Overview

• Marvel Studios has released a new teaser and production stills for 'Fantastic Four: First Steps,' emphasizing its retro-futuristic 1960s setting and astronaut origins for the superhero team.
• Director Matt Shakman confirmed the decision to focus on Galactus as the primary antagonist, moving away from Doctor Doom to explore fresh narrative possibilities.
• Practical effects play a significant role in the film, with a full-scale Galactus costume designed to emphasize his immense physical presence and scale.
• Sue Storm's pregnancy is a central plot point, setting the stage for the introduction of one of Marvel's most powerful characters, likely Franklin Richards.
• The film will premiere on July 25, 2025, marking the Fantastic Four's debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Phase 6.