The Fantastic Four: First Steps Trailer Breakdown – 15 Biggest Reveals From The MCU Movie Trailer Explained

The final trail for Fantastic Four: First Steps has dropped, revealing some thrilling details about the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s first depiction of Marvel’s first family.

Certain facts have already been revealed concerning the MCU’s Fantastic Four: First Steps. The movie is set on a parallel Earth to the classic MCU timeline (Earth-616), with a retro-futurist tone set in the 1960s.

15

First Look At Julia Garner’s Silver Surfer

Julia Garner is portraying Shalla-Bal, who in the comics is the romantic partner of original Silver Surfer, Norrin Radd.

14

Sue Storm Is Pregnant

Susan Storm is revealed to be pregnant in Fantastic Four: First Steps, which is an exciting development as is suggests the arrival of Franklin Richard’s Sue and Reed’s mutant son.

13

The Fantastic Four: First Steps Will Include A Time Jump

The Fantastic Four: First Steps trailer shows Sue Storm announcing her pregnancy before later showing her between six and eight months, suggesting a time jump.

12

Reed Richards’ Stretching Abilities Are Revealed

Unrevealed thus far, Mr Fantastic’s stretching powers are finally shown, seen catching debris from a falling building.

11

The Fantasticar Is Revealed

The classic mode of transport for the Fantastic Four appears in the First Steps trailer.

10

The Fantastic Four Are The Primary Protectors Of Earth

When asked by the Silver Surfer if the Fantastic Four are the protectors of Earth, they confirm they are, suggesting that they are the only real team of heroes extant in their universe.

9

Galactus Has Marked Earth For Death

As per Galactus’s modus operandi, he has set his eyes on Earth for destruction, heralded by the Silver Surfer.

8

Galactus Walks The Earth

Unlike his previous movie depictions – such as his infamous cloud-form in the 2000s – Galactus is fully formed and seen actually walking the Earth.

7

The Thing Is Much More Gentle Than Previous Depictions

Unlike his previous gruff depictions, Ben Grimm is much for softly spoken, is seen pandering to young children, and is a chef. This counters his previous movie renditions notably.

6

Reed Richards’ Work In Space Draws The Attention Of Galactus

Reed Richards is seen in the trailer blaming his work in space on drawing Galactus’s attention.

5

The World Owes The Fantastic Four A Debt, But Why?

The Fantastic Four are depicted as celebrated heroes beloved by the public, but it is unclear what they have done to earn this yet.

4

A Planet, Possibly Earth, Is Destroyed

At 1:51 in the Fantastic Four: First Steps trailer there’s a big hole in a planet that looks like a lot like Earth. It’s a fleeting glimpse but signals a huge planetary event.

3

The Fantastic: Four Score Recalls The Classic Animated Series Theme Tune

The score for Fantastic Four: First Steps include a choral line that mirrors the iconic theme tune for the 1990s Fantastic Four: The Animated Series.

2

HERBIE Seems Unable To Talk

HERBIE is seen in the trailer communicating with a series of clicks and whistles, and not, as widely presumed, voiced by John Malkovich.

1

The Entire World Knows The Fantastic Four’s Origin Story

The Fantastic Four: First Steps trailer includes a television host discussing the Fantastic Four alongside footage of their original space mission presented as archive. This suggests that the origin story is already well-known by the public, possibly occurring before the movie.

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Release Date

July 25, 2025

Director

Matt Shakman

Writers

Jeff Kaplan, Josh Friedman, Ian Springer, Eric Pearson, Jack Kirby, Stan Lee

Producers

Jamie Christopher, Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Tim Lewis

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Marvel Cinematic Universe

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    Pedro Pascal

    Reed Richards / Mr. Fantastic

  • Headshot Of Vanessa Kirby

    Vanessa Kirby

    Sue Storm / The Invisible Woman

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    Joseph Quinn

    Johnny Storm / Human Torch

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    Ebon Moss-Bachrach

    Ben Grimm / The Thing

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