Marvel’s ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Trailer Revealed Ahead of July Release

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Marvel Studios has unveiled a new trailer for “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” featuring the iconic superhero team depicted in a retro-futuristic 1960s Manhattan setting. The film is set to hit theaters on July 25, 2025, marking their official introduction into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) after Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox.

The latest trailer showcases Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic), Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm (the Invisible Woman), Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm (the Human Torch), and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm (the Thing). Ralph Ineson takes on the role of the villain Galactus, while Julia Garner appears as the Silver Surfer.

Director Matt Shakman‘s project offers a fresh perspective on the Fantastic Four, a team that first graced comic book pages in 1961. This new take reflects their struggles as superheroes while navigating complex personal lives. In the trailer, Richards and Storm receive unexpected news of an impending addition to their family, complicating their already chaotic superhero responsibilities.

“We can do this,” Kirby’s character reassures in one of the emotional scenes. The weight of public scrutiny challenges the team as they face threats from Galactus, but their resolve remains strong. “We will face this together — as a family,” she states, highlighting the movie’s central theme of unity amidst adversity.

The screenplay was crafted by Eric Pearson, who previously worked on Marvel’s upcoming “Thunderbolts.” The inclusion of the Silver Surfer promises an intriguing dynamic, as Garner’s character glides through the trailer, foreboding a significant threat.

Historically, the Fantastic Four franchise had two adaptations developed by 20th Century Fox. The first, released in the mid-2000s, starred Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, and Michael Chiklis, with a 2007 sequel following. A 2015 reboot featuring Miles Teller, Kate Mara, Michael B. Jordan, and Jamie Bell was met with poor critical reception and underwhelming box office performance.

Hints of the Fantastic Four’s presence have appeared in the MCU, including John Krasinski’s cameo in “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” and Chris Evans’s return as the Human Torch in “Deadpool & Wolverine.” Both characters faced unfortunate fates, raising speculation about the team’s impact on the broader Marvel landscape.

As anticipation builds for “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” the latest trailer is now captivating fans with its blend of nostalgia and new storytelling. The stakes have never been higher as Marvel seeks to bring its First Family’s story to life once more.