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Marvel Unveils Retro-Futuristic ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Trailer as Fan Theories Swirl

A Reddit theory about a device resembling the Ultimate Nullifier has intensified fan speculation that the film could trigger an incursion across realities.

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Overview

  • Marvel released its final 1960s-style trailer this week as tickets for The Fantastic Four: First Steps went on sale, highlighting action beats and stylized narration.
  • New clips showcase family moments, including baby Franklin Richards and Ben Grimm bonding with a terrier reminiscent of his comic-book pet Princess.
  • Fan art depicting Pedro Pascal’s Reed Richards alongside variant Reeds—such as John Krasinski’s Illuminati version—has proliferated online, fueling crossover excitement.
  • One Reddit thread points to a structure in the trailer resembling the Ultimate Nullifier, prompting discussion that the film could inadvertently cause a multiversal incursion.
  • The film pits Marvel’s First Family against cosmic entity Galactus and is set to premiere July 25 as the kickoff to MCU Phase 6.