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

Marvel Studios has unveiled the first trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps, offering a tantalizing glimpse into what promises to be a major superhero event of 2025. The trailer introduces Mr. Fantastic, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and The Thing, alongside the formidable villain, Galactus. Opening with a dinner scene at the Baxter Building, the footage showcases the film's stylish 1960s retro-futuristic aesthetic and hints at an epic battle set in New York City.

We see Ben Grimm's transformation into The Thing, and a charming moment featuring the team's robotic assistant, H.E.R.B.I.E., all seemingly enjoying a culinary endeavor. Sue Storm is shown briefly utilizing her powers as Invisible Woman, and Johnny Storm takes flight as the Human Torch. While Reed Richards' stretchy abilities as Mr. Fantastic aren't fully displayed in this trailer, anticipation is high.

A notable appearance is John Malkovich, rumored to be portraying Ivan Kragoff, also known as the Red Ghost.

The trailer's 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 met enthusiastic fans.

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

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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 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 regarding a potential appearance by Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom, either within The Fantastic Four: First Steps or perhaps a teasing cameo. Feige has confirmed the Fantastic Four's involvement in both Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars.