Fantastic Four: The First Steps Unveiled
Marvel's Fantastic Four: Taking the Initial Leap: Your Comprehensive Preview of the Upcoming Film (Release date, teaser, actors, storyline, and additional details)
Get ready, Marvel fans! The third and final MCU installment of 2025 is just around the corner. "Fantastic Four: The First Steps" is set to blast off worldwide on July 25, so mark your calendars.
In this guide, we'll give you the lowdown on the Fantastic Four's epic new adventure, covering trailers, cast reveals, plotlines, and potential connections to future MCU projects.
Warning: Spoilers for "Thunderbolts" and potential spoilers for "The First Steps" follow.
The First Steps Release Date
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Get ready for takeoff on July 25. The release date for "The First Steps" was initially slated for late November, but Marvel adjusted the schedule in February 2024[2].
Fantastic Four: The First Steps Trailers
Trailer 1: In early February, Marvel shared the first trailer for "The First Steps," providing a glimpse at Marvel's iconic superhero quartet, Galactus, and John Malkovich's mysterious character.
Trailer 2: In April, Marvel dropped the second trailer with a look at Reed Richards' stretchy abilities, the Silver Surfer, and other Galactus-sized treats.
The second trailer also revealed keys details from the CinemaCon 2025 footage, shedding light on a Sue Storm fan theory[3].
Trailer 3: The third and final trailer released in early June, confirming two film secrets[2].
The Fantastic Four: The First Steps Cast
Here's the confirmed ensemble for Marvel's fresh Fantastic Four reboot:
- Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic
- Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/The Invisible Woman
- Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/The Human Torch
- Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing
- Ralph Ineson as Galactus (voice)
- Julia Garner as Silver Surfer (voice)
- Matthew Wood as H.E.R.B.I.E (voice)
- Mark Gatiss as Ted Gilbert
- John Malkovich as An Unspecified Role
- Paul Walter Hauser as Unspecified Role
- Natasha Lyonne as Unspecified Role
- Sarah Niles as Unspecified Role
Following numerous casting rumors, Moss-Bachrach confirmed his involvement in August 2023[5]. Prior to that, Kirby stated her interest in playing Sue Storm in February 2024[6]. Pascal was reportedly in talks with Marvel in November 2023 and his signing was confirmed in February 2024[7][5]. Quinn was announced as Johnny Storm last February[4].
Additional villains include:
- Ineson as Galactus (voice)
- Garner as Silver Surfer (voice)
Mark Gatiss plays a news anchor interviewing the Fantastic Four. Hauser, Malkovich, Lyonne, and Niles' roles remain undisclosed[5].
The Fantastic Four: The First Steps Plot Impact
Set in a 1960s-inspired, futuristic universe, "The First Steps" follows the Fantastic Four as they defend Earth from the cosmic menace of Galactus and the enigmatic Silver Surfer. On a personal note, Galactus' devouring of the planet adds an extra layer of urgency to the battles they face[1].
Unlike previous films, "The First Steps" does not cover the team's origin story. Instead, it dives into their adventures and their family dynamics[8].
A Fantastic Four prequel comic book is on the way to help newcomers understand the origins and universe of the Fantastic Four[1].
Connecting to Avengers: Doomsday
Doom time is upon us! Doctor Doom will be Marvel's main villain in the Multiverse Saga's final project, "Avengers: Doomsday," played by Robert Downey Jr. It's rumored that Doom may have a cameo or early involvement in "The First Steps," laying the groundwork for his showdown in "Avengers: Doomsday"[9].
While the details are scarce, "The First Steps" represents a pivotal entry in the MCU's planned lineup, setting the stage for future blockbusters such as "Avengers: Doomsday" through its character introductions and plot threads.
Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to launch dates. In the meantime, take a look at our previous coverage:
- Thunderbolts: Ending Explained
- How to Watch Marvel Movies in Order
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day
- Why Marvel Should Do the Unthinkable with The Fantastic Four: First Steps and Avengers: Doomsday
- The trailers for "Fantastic Four: The First Steps" showcase the adventures of the Fantastic Four, including glimpses of Galactus, the Silver Surfer, and the upcoming movie is sure to provide entertainment for both movie and Marvel fans alike.
- Fans of movies-and-tv, particularly those interested in Marvel, may want to consider adding cameras to capture their reactions during the highly anticipated release of "Fantastic Four: The First Steps" on July 25.
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