Overview

• Joseph Quinn's Johnny Storm departs from past portrayals, shedding the womanizing stereotype for a more emotionally self-aware and nuanced character.
• The film, directed by Matt Shakman, is set in a retro-futuristic 1960s and aims to redefine the Fantastic Four’s dynamic within the MCU.
• Galactus, played by Ralph Ineson, replaces Doctor Doom as the central antagonist, with a focus on practical effects and immersive costume design.
• Practical sets and on-set costumes, including a physical portrayal of Galactus, aim to address visual shortcomings of previous Fantastic Four adaptations.
• 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' is scheduled for a theatrical release on July 25, 2025, marking a pivotal entry in Marvel's Phase 6 expansion.