First Teaser for The Fantastic Four: First Steps Confirms New Trailer Release Date, Offers Glimpse at Retro Futuristic Setting

Marvel Studios Unveils First Look at "The Fantastic Four: First Steps"

A tantalizing teaser trailer, titled "PREPARE 4️⃣ LAUNCH," has dropped, offering a glimpse into Marvel Studios' upcoming "The Fantastic Four: First Steps." The short clip depicts children excitedly gathered before a shop window displaying vintage televisions. The screens showcase a rocket launch, the Fantastic Four seemingly donning space suits, and the "Prepare 4 Launch" message. The 1960s retro-futuristic setting is clearly established through the televisions and overall aesthetic.

The Future Foundation invites you to take your first steps into a fantastic new era.

Launch coverage begins at 7AM ET | 4️⃣AM PT: link to trailer pic.twitter.com/OVgPh3Qi36

— Fantastic Four (@FantasticFour) February 3, 2025

The full trailer "launch coverage" begins at 7 AM ET (4 AM PT) on February 4th.

The video description reads: "The Future Foundation invites you to take your first steps into a fantastic new era."

Set for release on July 25, 2025, the film boasts a stellar cast: 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. Ralph Ineson portrays Galactus, and Julia Garner takes on the role of Silver Surfer. The ensemble cast also includes Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich, Natasha Lyonne, and Sarah Niles. Matt Shakman directs, with Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige producing.

Here's the official synopsis:

Against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s 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 confront their most formidable challenge yet. Balancing their heroic duties with the strength of their family bonds, they must defend Earth from the voracious space god Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer (Julia Garner). And if Galactus' plan to consume the planet isn't enough, things take a deeply personal turn.

At New York Comic Con (NYCC) in October, attendees were treated to artwork showcasing key MCU figures, including a first look at the live-action version of H.E.R.B.I.E. (Humanoid Experimental Robot B-Type Integrated Electronics).

Speculation abounds among fans regarding a potential Robert Downey Jr. return as Doctor Doom, either within "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" or in a future tease. Feige has confirmed the Fantastic Four's appearances in both "Avengers: Doomsday" and "Avengers: Secret Wars."