Marvel Studios unveiled the final trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps on June 26, 2025, igniting excitement for the film’s July 25 U.S. theatrical release marks the launch of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase 6, and the trailer delivers a potent mix of superpowers, cosmic stakes, and tantalising hints at a looming villain. Fans are buzzing over glimpses of Galactus, the Silver Surfer, and a shadowy figure that could be Doctor Doom, setting social media alight with speculation.
The trailer introduces the MCU’s new Fantastic Four, led by Pedro Pascal as the stretchy Reed Richards, also known as Mister Fantastic. Vanessa Kirby shines as Sue Storm, Ebon Moss-Bachrach brings grit to Ben Grimm, and Joseph Quinn lights up as Johnny Storm. Director Matt Shakman, known for WandaVision, crafts a narrative that balances the team’s family dynamic with a grand, cosmic threat. One striking scene showcases Pascal’s Richards bending space to save Sue from a gravitational anomaly, proving Marvel has nailed his tricky powers in a way that surpasses the 2005 film’s efforts.
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— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) June 25, 2025The trailer’s final minute steals the show. Julia Garner’s Silver Surfer delivers a chilling warning about Galactus, voiced by Ralph Ineson, whose brief but towering appearance as a planet-devouring entity hints at cosmic horror. “He does not come to negotiate,” the Surfer declares, setting a menacing tone. This shift toward darker, larger-scale storytelling feels like a bold pivot for Marvel, especially after mixed box office results with films like The Marvels.
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— IGN (@IGN) June 25, 2025Supporting actors Paul Walter Hauser, Natasha Lyonne, Sarah Niles, and John Malkovich appear in undisclosed roles, adding intrigue. However, a hooded, regal figure in the trailer’s closing seconds has fans convinced Victor von Doom is lurking. This theory aligns with Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige’s comments that First Steps lays the groundwork for Avengers: Doomsday in 2026. Rumours of Robert Downey Jr. returning as a reimagined Doctor Doom, rather than Iron Man, fuel the speculation, making the trailer’s tease feel weighty.
