The Thing Cooks in ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ First Trailer

Marvel Studios revealed the first trailer for one of the most awaited films, ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ this Tuesday when the cast of the film joined a live audience Tuesday at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, HOME of Space Camp, in Huntsville, Alabama, to officially launch the film's inaugural trailer. ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ will be released on July 25, 2025, in theaters around the globe.

At the trailer launch event, Fans from across the globe eagerly gathered to watch a Marvel livestream, their excitement palpable as they awaited the thrilling debut. The iconic Saturn V rocket towered majestically in the background, a symbol of innovation and adventure. As the countdown began, beloved stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach took center stage, captivating the audience with their presence and energy as they led the countdown into an unforgettable moment.

Marvel Studios' The Fantastic Four: First Steps, set in a vibrant 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, introduces Marvel's First Family — Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic (Pascal), Sue Storm/Invisible Woman (Kirby), Johnny Storm/Human Torch (Quinn), and Ben Grimm/The Thing (Moss-Bachrach) — as they face their most daunting challenge yet. In their quest to save Earth from an insatiable cosmic entity known as Galactus, portrayed by Ralph Ineson, and his mysterious Herald, the Silver Surfer, played by Julia Garner, the heroes must find a balance between their heroic duties and the enduring bonds of their family relationships. Galactus, whose intentions involve devouring the entire planet along with all its inhabitants, poses a dire threat. As the heroes navigate this grave crisis, they soon realize that the stakes become even higher—personal connections are tested, and loyalties are challenged, leading to a confrontation that intertwines their duties as protectors with the profound impact of their familial ties.

Directed by Matt Shakman, produced by Kevin Feige, and executive produced by Louis D’Esposito, Grant Curtis, and Tim Lewis, The action adventure also stars Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich, Natasha Lyonne, and Sarah Niles.