Fantastic Four Trailer Reveals Galactus, Alternate Universe

Marvel Studios has released the final trailer for 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps,' introducing the team in a retro-futuristic 1960s alternate universe with hints at their eventual crossover into the MCU's main timeline. The trailer spotlights a comic-accurate Galactus, played by Ralph Ineson, and his Herald, the Silver Surfer, portrayed by Julia Garner, marking Galactus's first MCU appearance in his classic humanoid form and purple armor. Reed Richards (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm (Vanessa Kirby), Johnny Storm (Joseph Quinn), and Ben Grimm (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) face Galactus's planet-devouring threat in visually dramatic, character-driven sequences. This film is positioned as a crucial test for Marvel Studios after recent commercial disappointments, aiming to revitalize the Fantastic Four franchise despite competition from DC and 'Jurassic World' films. The main cast will reprise their roles in 'Avengers: Doomsday' in 2026, where they will face Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom. 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' is scheduled for release on July 25, 2025, directed by Matt Shakman.