Overview

• The CinemaCon-exclusive footage revealed Julia Garner as the Silver Surfer, marking the character's MCU debut as a herald of Galactus.
• Vanessa Kirby's Sue Storm is shown to be pregnant, adding a personal and emotional dimension to the Fantastic Four's story.
• Set in a 1960s-inspired alternate universe, the film adopts a retro-futuristic aesthetic influenced by the Space Race and Stanley Kubrick's filmmaking style.
• Director Matt Shakman confirmed the movie is a standalone entry in the MCU, with no crossovers or references to other Marvel heroes, though future integration is planned.
• The film is positioned as a potential revitalization for the MCU, with strong audience anticipation reflected in the teaser trailer's record-breaking 200 million views in 24 hours.