Marvel Studios unveils the first trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps, promising a major superhero spectacle for 2025. The trailer showcases Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch, and The Thing, alongside the formidable villain, Galactus. A captivating glimpse into the film's 1960s retro-futuristic aesthetic, set primarily within the Baxter Building, is punctuated by a potential New York City showdown.

The trailer offers a before-and-after look at Ben Grimm's transformation into The Thing, featuring him and H.E.R.B.I.E. (Humanoid Experimental Robot B-Type Integrated Electronics) engaged in culinary activities. Sue Storm's Invisible Woman powers are briefly displayed, as is Johnny Storm's Human Torch abilities. While Reed Richards' elastic Mr. Fantastic powers remain largely unseen in this preview.

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

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 enthusiastic 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, and Kevin Feige produces under Marvel Studios.

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Here's the official synopsis for The Fantastic Four: First Steps:

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 identities with their familial bonds, they must defend Earth against the voracious space god Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and his mysterious Herald, Silver Surfer (Julia Garner). And if Galactus's planetary annihilation scheme weren't enough, it takes a deeply personal turn.

Speculation abounds regarding Robert Downey Jr.'s potential return as Doctor Doom, either within The Fantastic Four: First Steps itself or through a cameo. Feige has confirmed the Fantastic Four's appearances in Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars.

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