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

Marvel Studios has unveiled the highly anticipated debut trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps, offering fans their first glimpse into what promises to be a monumental superhero film in 2025. The trailer showcases Mr. Fantastic, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and The Thing, alongside the formidable supervillain, Galactus. Opening with a dinner scene at the Baxter Building, the trailer beautifully establishes the film's captivating 1960s retro-futuristic aesthetic and hints at an epic battle unfolding in New York City.

We witness Ben Grimm's transformation into The Thing, alongside the team's trusty robotic companion, H.E.R.B.I.E. Their shared culinary endeavors add a touch of unexpected charm. Elsewhere, Sue Storm briefly demonstrates her powers as the Invisible Woman, and Johnny Storm takes flight as the Human Torch. While Reed Richards' stretchy abilities aren't explicitly shown, the anticipation remains high.

Intriguingly, the trailer features a fleeting appearance by John Malkovich, rumored to be portraying Ivan Kragoff, also known as the Red Ghost.

The official trailer launch took place at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, where stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach interacted with enthusiastic fans.

Scheduled for release on July 25, 2025, this upcoming MCU movie boasts a stellar cast including Ralph Ineson as Galactus, Julia Garner as Silver Surfer, Paul Walter Hauser, Natasha Lyonne, and Sarah Niles. Matt Shakman directs, with Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige serving as producer.

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

Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 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. Forced to balance their heroic duties with the strength of their family bonds, they must defend Earth from the ravenous space god Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer (Julia Garner). And if Galactus’ plan to devour the planet weren't enough, the stakes become intensely personal.

Speculation is rife among fans regarding a potential appearance by Robert Downey Jr. as the iconic villain Doctor Doom, either within The Fantastic Four: First Steps or through a teasing cameo. Feige has confirmed the Fantastic Four's presence in both Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars.