Marvel Studios unveils the first trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps, promising a major superhero spectacle in 2025. The preview showcases Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch, and The Thing, alongside the formidable villain, Galactus.

The trailer opens with a dinner scene at the Baxter Building, highlighting the film's stylish 1960s retro-futuristic aesthetic and hinting at a New York City showdown. We see Ben Grimm's transformation into The Thing, and both he and H.E.R.B.I.E. (the Humanoid Experimental Robot B-Type Integrated Electronics) appear to be enthusiastic cooks.

Elsewhere, Sue Storm briefly displays her Invisible Woman powers, and Johnny Storm soars as the Human Torch. Reed Richards' elastic abilities, however, remain unseen. A brief shot suggests the presence of John Malkovich, rumored to portray Ivan Kragoff (Red Ghost).

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

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

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Here's the official synopsis:

Against the backdrop of 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 greatest challenge. Balancing heroism with familial bonds, they must defend Earth from the voracious space god Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer (Julia Garner). And Galactus' planet-devouring scheme takes a deeply personal turn.

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

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