Marvel Studios has just released an exciting teaser for their upcoming film, *The Fantastic Four: First Steps*. The teaser, titled 'PREPARE 4️⃣ LAUNCH,' captures the essence of anticipation as a group of children eagerly rush towards a shop window. Inside, a crowd is fixated on retro television sets displaying a rocket launch and the Fantastic Four donning space suits, accompanied by the message 'Prepare 4 Launch.' The scene is set in a 1960s retro-futuristic style, with some screens obscured by the onlookers, adding to the mystery and excitement.
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 the event 'Launch coverage,' which is set to begin at 7am ET on February 4, 2025—a challenging 4am PT for West Coast fans. The teaser's description reads, "The Future Foundation invites you to take your first steps into a fantastic new era," setting the stage for what promises to be an exhilarating journey.
Scheduled for release on July 25, 2025, *The Fantastic Four: First Steps* features a stellar cast including 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 stars 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. The movie is directed by Matt Shakman and produced by Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige.
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 were treated to artwork showcasing key figures from the MCU, including the first live-action glimpse of The Fantastic Four’s Humanoid Experimental Robot B-Type Integrated Electronics, known as H.E.R.B.I.E.
Speculation is rife among fans that Robert Downey, Jr. might return to the MCU 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 significant roles in both *Avengers: Doomsday* and *Avengers: Secret Wars*, further heightening anticipation for this new chapter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
