The Fantastic Four: First Steps Trailer Finally Brings Marvel's First Family Into the MCU, Teases Galactus' Arrival

Marvel Studios unveils the first trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps, promising a major superhero spectacle in 2025. The trailer showcases Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch, and The Thing, alongside the formidable villain, Galactus. Opening with a dinner scene at the Baxter Building, the trailer highlights the film's stylish 1960s retro-futuristic aesthetic and hints at a thrilling New York showdown.

We witness Ben Grimm's transformation into The Thing, and both he and H.E.R.B.I.E. (the Humanoid Experimental Robot B-Type Integrated Electronics) display culinary skills. Sue Storm's powers as Invisible Woman and Johnny Storm's fiery abilities as Human Torch are briefly showcased, while Reed Richards' elastic powers remain unseen in this initial glimpse.

A notable appearance by John Malkovich, rumored to be portraying Ivan Kragoff (the Red Ghost), adds to the anticipation.

The trailer's launch event at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, featured cast members Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach interacting with enthusiastic fans.

Scheduled for release on July 25, 2025, the film also stars Ralph Ineson as Galactus and Julia Garner as Silver Surfer, alongside Paul Walter Hauser, Natasha Lyonne, and Sarah Niles. Matt Shakman directs, with Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige producing.

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Here's the official synopsis for The Fantastic Four: First Steps:

Against the backdrop of a vibrant, 1960s-inspired retro-futuristic world, Marvel Studios' The Fantastic Four: First Steps introduces Marvel's First Family – Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm/Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby), Johnny Storm/Human Torch (Joseph Quinn), and Ben Grimm/The Thing (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) – as they confront their most formidable challenge yet. Balancing their heroic duties with their familial bonds, they must defend Earth from the voracious space god Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and his mysterious Herald, Silver Surfer (Julia Garner). And if Galactus' planetary annihilation scheme weren't enough, things take a deeply personal turn.

Speculation abounds regarding a potential appearance by Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom, either within the film or in a post-credits scene. Feige has confirmed the Fantastic Four's involvement in both Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars.

Will Robert Downey, Jr.'s Doctor Doom appear in The Fantastic Four: First Steps?

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