Marvel Studios has sparked excitement with a teaser for the upcoming film, *The Fantastic Four: First Steps*. A captivating short clip titled ‘PREPARE 4️⃣ LAUNCH’ showcases a group of children dashing towards a shop window, where a crowd eagerly watches retro television sets. The screens display a rocket soaring into the sky and the Fantastic Four donning their space suits, accompanied by the message ‘Prepare 4 Launch’. Though some screens are obscured by the crowd, the visual hints at a 1960s retro-futuristic setting.
The Future Foundation invites you to take your first steps into a fantastic new era.
Launch coverage begins at 7AM ET | 4️⃣AM PT: https://t.co/kiqb0cCVc2 pic.twitter.com/OVgPh3Qi36
— Fantastic Four (@FantasticFour) February 3, 2025
Marvel has dubbed this event 'launch coverage,' which is set to commence at the early hour of 7am ET (4am PT) on February 4, 2025. The video's description entices viewers with the message, “The Future Foundation invites you to take your first steps into a fantastic new era.”
Scheduled for release on July 25, 2025, *The Fantastic Four: First Steps* boasts an impressive cast led by Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/Human Torch, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing. The film also features Ralph Ineson as the formidable Galactus, and Julia Garner as the enigmatic Silver Surfer. Additional cast members include Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich, Natasha Lyonne, and Sarah Niles. Directed by Matt Shakman and produced by Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige, this film promises to be a thrilling addition to the MCU.
Here's the official synopsis for *The Fantastic Four: First Steps*:
Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel Studios’ *The Fantastic Four: First Steps* introduces Marvel’s First Family — Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm/Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby), Johnny Storm/Human Torch (Joseph Quinn) and Ben Grimm/The Thing (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) as they face their most daunting challenge yet. Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, they must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer (Julia Garner). And if Galactus’ plan to devour the entire planet and everyone on it weren’t bad enough, it suddenly gets very personal.
At New York Comic Con (NYCC) in October, fans got a glimpse of new artwork featuring key MCU characters, including the first live-action portrayal of The Fantastic Four’s Humanoid Experimental Robot B-Type Integrated Electronics, better known as H.E.R.B.I.E.
Speculation is rife among fans that Robert Downey Jr. might return to the MCU, this time as the iconic villain Doctor Doom, either in *The Fantastic Four: First Steps* or teased for future appearances. Kevin Feige has confirmed that the Fantastic Four will play a significant role in both *Avengers: Doomsday* and *Avengers: Secret Wars*.
