Marvel Studios has dropped the final trailer for "The Fantastic Four: First Steps", offering an action-packed glimpse at what awaits when Marvel's First Family officially enters the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). With just one month to go until the film hits theaters worldwide, fans can now feast their eyes on new footage that highlights the stakes, the spectacle, and the characters at the heart of this long-awaited cosmic adventure.
Set in a vividly imagined 1960s-inspired retro-futuristic universe, the film introduces audiences to the iconic team: Reed Richards, aka Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm, the Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby), Ben Grimm, also known as The Thing (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), and Johnny Storm, the Human Torch (Joseph Quinn). As brilliant as they are brave, this unlikely quartet must face their gravest threat yet: a celestial menace with the power to destroy Earth itself.
That threat comes in the form of Galactus, a godlike being who feeds on entire planets. Portrayed by Ralph Ineson, Galactus looms large over the new trailer, promising both awe-inspiring destruction and a profound existential challenge for Earth's newest defenders. By his side is the Silver Surfer, played by Julia Garner, whose mysterious presence hints at deeper motivations and unexpected twists in the story.
This time, the Fantastic Four must do more than save the world - they have to preserve their bond as a family in the face of cosmic catastrophe. As the trailer teases, their greatest strength may not lie in their powers, but in their ability to stand together when everything is falling apart. And when Galactus' invasion becomes personal, the stakes are raised higher than ever.
In addition to the main quartet, the film also features H.E.R.B.I.E., the lovable robotic assistant from the comics, making his live-action debut. Rounding out the ensemble cast are Paul Walter Hauser, Natasha Lyonne, and Sarah Niles, in roles Marvel has yet to reveal - but fans are already speculating about who they might be playing.
Directed by Matt Shakman (WandaVision) and produced by Kevin Feige, "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" promises to blend superhero spectacle with a rich emotional core and a bold stylistic identity. The creative team includes executive producers Louis D'Esposito, Grant Curtis, and Tim Lewis.
Marvel has also released a striking new poster alongside the trailer, capturing the film's colorful retro vibe and hinting at the scale of the intergalactic conflict to come.