MCU's Fantastic Four Debut: Teaser Hints at Galactus' Arrival

Marvel Studios unveils the first trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps, promising a major superhero event for 2025. The preview showcases Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch, and The Thing, alongside the formidable villain, Galactus. The film's 1960s retro-futuristic aesthetic is prominently displayed, particularly during a scene set in the Baxter Building. A potential New York City showdown is also teased.

The trailer offers a before-and-after glimpse of Ben Grimm's transformation into The Thing, alongside H.E.R.B.I.E., the team's robot, both seemingly engaged in culinary activities. Sue Storm's Invisible Woman abilities and Johnny Storm's Human Torch powers are also briefly shown, though Reed Richards' elastic powers remain unseen. A notable appearance (or at least a hint) of John Malkovich, rumored to be playing Ivan Kragoff (Red Ghost), is also included.

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

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

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Here's the official synopsis:

Set in 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 family bonds, they must defend Earth from the cosmic threat of Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and his herald, Silver Surfer (Julia Garner). But Galactus' plan to consume the planet takes a deeply personal turn.

Speculation abounds regarding a potential appearance by Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom, either in a significant role or a brief cameo. Feige has confirmed the Fantastic Four's presence in Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars.

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