Marvel Studios has unveiled the much-anticipated debut trailer for *The Fantastic Four: First Steps*, giving fans their first glimpse into what is poised to be one of the most exciting superhero films of 2025. The trailer showcases the iconic team—Mr. Fantastic, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and The Thing—alongside the formidable supervillain, Galactus. It opens with a scene set at the Baxter Building during a dinner, highlighting the film's unique 1960s retro-futuristic setting and teasing an epic confrontation in New York.
Viewers are treated to a transformation sequence of Ben Grimm into The Thing, accompanied by the team's robot companion, H.E.R.B.I.E., who both appear to be engaging in culinary activities. The trailer also features brief moments of Sue Storm using her powers as the Invisible Woman and Johnny Storm soaring as the Human Torch. Notably, Reed Richards, portrayed by Pedro Pascal, does not demonstrate his stretching abilities in the trailer. Additionally, there's a fleeting appearance by John Malkovich, rumored to be playing Ivan Kragoff, also known as the Red Ghost.
The trailer was officially launched at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, where stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach mingled with enthusiastic fans. The film, slated for release on July 25, 2025, features an ensemble cast including Ralph Ineson as Galactus and Julia Garner as Silver Surfer, with Paul Walter Hauser, Natasha Lyonne, and Sarah Niles rounding out the lineup. Matt Shakman directs, with Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige producing.
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The official synopsis for *The Fantastic Four: First Steps* reads:
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 face their most daunting challenge yet. Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, they must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer (Julia Garner). And if Galactus’ plan to devour the entire planet and everyone on it weren’t bad enough, it suddenly gets very personal.
Speculation is rife among fans that Robert Downey Jr. might reprise his role in the MCU, this time as the iconic villain Doctor Doom, either in *The Fantastic Four: First Steps* or teased for future appearances. Kevin Feige has confirmed that the Fantastic Four will also feature in the upcoming films *Avengers: Doomsday* and *Avengers: Secret Wars*.
