Marvel's The Fantastic Four: First Steps: What we know about filming, cast and characters

Filming is almost complete for The Fantastic Four: First Steps. The movie is set to hit theaters in 2025. It marks the superhero quartet's introduction to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

Filming

Actor Joseph Quinn, who plays Johnny Storm/Human Torch, confirmed in an interview that only two weeks of filming remain for The Fantastic Four: First Steps. This announcement came during the London premiere of Gladiator II. Production is moving swiftly, and the focus will soon shift to post-production work.

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Cast and Characters

The film features a stellar cast, including Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing. Joseph Quinn praised Pascal, stating that working together again has been enjoyable. Ralph Ineson voices the villain Galactus, and other cast members include Julia Garner, John Malkovich, Natasha Lyonne and Paul Walter Hauser.

Creative Team

The movie is directed by Matt Shakman with a screenplay by Jeff Kaplan, Ian Springer, Eric Pearson, Josh Friedman and Peter Cameron. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige is producing alongside Nick Pepin and Grant Curtis.

Storyline

Plot details are largely under wraps, but it has been confirmed that The Fantastic Four: First Steps will serve as a period piece. The film is set in a timeline preceding modern MCU events, aiming to establish the 'first family' of Marvel.

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Release Date

The Fantastic Four: First Steps is scheduled for release in theaters on July 25, 2025.

FAQs

When will The Fantastic Four: First Steps be released?
The movie is set to release on July 25, 2025, introducing the Fantastic Four to the MCU.

Who is directing the film?
Matt Shakman is directing The Fantastic Four: First Steps, with a screenplay by multiple writers.