“The Fantastic Four: First Steps” is an upcoming Marvel Studios film scheduled for release on July 25, 2025. Directed by Matt Shakman, the movie introduces Marvel’s First Family—Reed Richards (Mister Fantastic), Sue Storm (Invisible Woman), Johnny Storm (Human Torch), and Ben Grimm (The Thing)—set against a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world.
Cast:
- Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic: Pedro Pascal
- Sue Storm / Invisible Woman: Vanessa Kirby
- Johnny Storm / Human Torch: Joseph Quinn
- Ben Grimm / The Thing: Ebon Moss-Bachrach
- Silver Surfer: Julia Garner
- Additional cast: Ralph Ineson, Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich, Natasha Lyonne, and Sarah Niles in undisclosed roles
Plot: The film follows the Fantastic Four as they confront the cosmic entity Galactus and his herald, the Silver Surfer, to protect their world
Production Team:
- Director: Matt Shakman
- Screenplay: Jeff Kaplan, Ian Springer, Josh Friedman, Cameron Squires, Eric Pearson, and Peter Cameron
- Producer: Kevin Feige
- Executive Producers: Louis D’Esposito, Grant Curtis, Tim Lewis
- Director of Photography: Jess Hall
- Production Designer: Kasra Farahani
- Costume Designer: Alexandra Byrne
- Music: Michael Giacchino
Recent Developments: At CinemaCon 2025, Marvel Studios unveiled the first trailer, providing a glimpse of Julia Garner’s portrayal of the Silver Surfer. The trailer also revealed that Sue Storm is pregnant, adding depth to the film’s title, “First Steps.”
Filming took place from July to November 2024 at Pinewood Studios in England, with additional locations in England and Spain. The movie is set to be the first film in Phase Six of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
For a visual preview, you can watch the official teaser trailer below:
Watch Also: Wicked 2: For Good – First Trailer (2025)
“Apache” – Official Trailer (2025) | Jason Statham & Scarlett Johansson
