Fantastic Four Premiere Draws Major Stars, Highlights 1960s Style in Los Angeles

The highly anticipated Marvel film "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" premiered at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles on July 21, 2025, ahead of its July 25 theatrical release. The film, set in a retrofuturistic 1960s, stars Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards (Mister Fantastic), Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm, introducing both classic heroes and new villains like Silver Surfer and Mole Man. The premiere featured 1960s glam-inspired fashion, with standout appearances by Pedro Pascal, his transgender sister Lux Pascal, Julia Garner (who plays Silver Surfer), and other cast members, highlighting a blend of vintage hairstyles and makeup. Critics note that while the film offers a fresh visual style and talented cast, it adheres to familiar superhero tropes with a straightforward plot centered on the team's origin and powers. Lux Pascal, an actress gaining prominence for her roles in both Spanish-language and American projects, attended the premiere to support her brother Pedro, emphasizing their close sibling relationship and her public transition journey. The film aims to reshape the Marvel Cinematic Universe's approach to the Fantastic Four, setting the stage for major crossover events.