The Fantastic Four: First Steps: See release date, trailer, plot, cast and new villains

Marvel Studios has released the first trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps. The film brings the superhero team into the MCU for the first time. The movie features a new setting and a strong cast. The story may explain why the Fantastic Four have not appeared in previous Marvel films.

Plot

The film takes place in a retro-futuristic version of 1960s New York. This setting suggests that the story may unfold in an alternate reality. This could explain why the Fantastic Four have not been seen in the MCU before.

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The closest connection to the Fantastic Four so far was in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. In that film, John Krasinski played a version of Dr. Reed Richards. However, that version of the character was from a different universe.

Cast

The cast of The Fantastic Four: First Steps includes well-known actors. Pedro Pascal plays Reed Richards, also known as Mr. Fantastic. Vanessa Kirby plays Sue Storm, also called the Invisible Woman. Joseph Quinn takes on the role of Johnny Storm, the Human Torch. Ebon Moss-Bachrach plays Ben Grimm, also known as The Thing.

Other cast members include Julia Garner as Shalla-Bal, also known as the Silver Surfer. Paul Walter Hauser, Natasha Lyonne and John Malkovich also have roles in the film.

New Villains

The film’s main villain will be Galactus, a powerful entity that consumes planets. Ralph Ineson plays the role. Galactus is expected to be a major threat in the film.

Robert Downey Jr. is also returning to the MCU, but not as Iron Man. He will play Victor Von Doom, also known as Dr. Doom. While he may not appear in this film, his character is closely linked to the Fantastic Four.

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Release Date and Trailer

The Fantastic Four: First Steps will be released in theaters on July 25, 2025.

FAQs

How does The Fantastic Four: First Steps fit into the MCU?
The film may take place in an alternate reality, which could explain why the Fantastic Four have not appeared in the MCU before.

Who are the main villains in The Fantastic Four: First Steps?
The film features Galactus as the main villain, played by Ralph Ineson. Dr. Doom, played by Robert Downey Jr., may also be involved.