"Fantastic Four Teaser Reveals Retro Futuristic Setting and New Trailer Date"

Marvel Studios has unveiled an exciting teaser for their much-anticipated film, *The Fantastic Four: First Steps*. A brief clip titled 'PREPARE 4️⃣ LAUNCH' captures the thrill of a group of children dashing towards a shop window, where a captivated crowd is already fixated on vintage television sets. The screens showcase a rocket ascending into the sky, members of the Fantastic Four donning space suits, and the message 'Prepare 4 Launch'. Although some screens are partially obscured, the retro-futuristic style of the 1960s is evident, setting the stage for the movie's unique aesthetic.

The Future Foundation invites you to take your first steps into a fantastic new era.

Launch coverage begins at 7AM ET | 4️⃣AM PT: https://t.co/kiqb0cCVc2 pic.twitter.com/OVgPh3Qi36

— Fantastic Four (@FantasticFour) February 3, 2025

Marvel has dubbed the event as 'launch coverage,' set to commence at the early hour of 7am ET on February 4, which translates to a challenging 4am PT. The teaser's description reads, "The Future Foundation invites you to take your first steps into a fantastic new era."

Slated for release on July 25, 2025, *The Fantastic Four: First Steps* boasts an impressive cast, with Pedro Pascal portraying Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/Human Torch, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing. Ralph Ineson takes on the role of the formidable Galactus, while Julia Garner embodies the enigmatic Silver Surfer. The film also features Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich, Natasha Lyonne, and Sarah Niles. Matt Shakman directs, with Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige as the producer.

Here's the official synopsis for *The Fantastic Four: First Steps*:

Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel Studios' The Fantastic Four: First Steps introduces Marvel's First Family — Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm/Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby), Johnny Storm/Human Torch (Joseph Quinn) and Ben Grimm/The Thing (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) as they face their most daunting challenge yet. Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, they must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer (Julia Garner). And if Galactus' plan to devour the entire planet and everyone on it weren't bad enough, it suddenly gets very personal.

At New York Comic-Con (NYCC) in October, attendees were treated to artwork that included a first live-action glimpse of the Fantastic Four's Humanoid Experimental Robot B-Type Integrated Electronics, known as H.E.R.B.I.E.

Rumors are swirling that Robert Downey Jr. might make a comeback to the MCU as the iconic villain Doctor Doom, either in *The Fantastic Four: First Steps* or teased in some capacity. Kevin Feige has confirmed that the Fantastic Four will make appearances in both *Avengers: Doomsday* and *Avengers: Secret Wars*.