Marvel’s ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Trailer Offers a 1960s-Inspired Take on the Iconic Team

The first trailer introduces the MCU's version of Marvel’s First Family, featuring a star-studded cast and a retrofuturist setting, while sparking mixed reactions to character designs.

The trailer for 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' reveals a 1960s-inspired setting, aligning with the team's Silver Age comic roots and offering a fresh departure from previous adaptations.
Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach lead the cast as the Fantastic Four, with Galactus confirmed as the primary antagonist.
Fans praised the comic-accurate costumes and retrofuturist aesthetic but expressed concerns over The Thing’s CGI design and portrayal, citing differences from earlier iterations.
The teaser hints at a narrative blending flashbacks with the team's cosmic origins, while showcasing iconic powers like Mister Fantastic’s elasticity and the Human Torch’s flame abilities.
Speculation surrounds potential connections to the wider MCU, including a rumored cameo by Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom and links to upcoming Avengers films.