Marvel’s Fantastic Four: First Steps Trailer Brings Cosmic Stakes to the MCU
Okay, let’s talk about something huge that just dropped — Marvel Studios has finally released the trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps , and honestly? It’s giving everything we hoped for and then some. This isn’t just a tease — it’s a full-blown, retro-fueled ride into the 1960s where Marvel’s First Family steps into the MCU in a big, bold way.
So here’s the setup: Pedro Pascal’s Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby’s Sue Storm, Joseph Quinn’s Johnny Storm, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach’s Ben Grimm are already household names in this universe. The trailer paints them as American heroes — astronauts who went up, came down with powers, and are now beloved by the public. There’s this sweet moment where Ben and a friendly robot are prepping dinner, and Sue reveals she’s pregnant. So yeah, things are looking cozy at Casa Fantastic.
But peace never lasts long in the MCU, right?
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Enter Julia Garner as a sleek, chrome-plated Silver Surfer , who straight-up announces Earth is “marked for death.” That line alone flips the whole tone of the trailer — from domestic calm to full cosmic chaos. And if that wasn’t wild enough, we get our first glimpse of Galactus . And y’all... the scale of him? That one shot — the man’s boot alone could flatten cities. The threat is galactic , literally.
The trailer also throws in a brief look at Reed’s powers — we see him stretching across buildings during a New York attack — and it hits hard that this isn’t just about cool powers. It’s about how this family will hold it together when the entire planet is at risk.
Now, there’s definitely been some noise online about the Silver Surfer being played by a woman — but let’s be real: this version is based on Shalla-Bal , a canonical character from the comics. This isn’t a random swap. It’s a nod to deeper Marvel lore, especially stories like Earth X . And based on Julia Garner’s confident yet mysterious energy in the trailer, she might just steal the show.
Director Matt Shakman — yep, the same guy who brought us WandaVision — is clearly leaning into that ‘60s sci-fi aesthetic, with a healthy dose of emotional family drama. And if you’re wondering about cameos and multiverse madness? Rumor has it Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom might show up, setting the stage for Avengers: Doomsday .
We’ve still got a few months before the July 25 release, but The Fantastic Four: First Steps already looks like it's going to be a key turning point for the MCU. Big stakes, a bold new vibe, and characters who actually feel like a family. I’m in.
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