Fantastic Four: First Steps Introduces MCU Phase Six July 2025

Marvel Studios is set to launch Phase 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the release of "Fantastic Four: First Steps" on July 25, 2025, featuring a 1960s-inspired retro-futuristic setting. The film introduces a new lineup with Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm, who must confront the cosmic threat Galactus, voiced by Ralph Ineson, and his Herald, the Silver Surfer, played by Julia Garner. Directed by Matt Shakman and produced by Kevin Feige, the story explores themes of family and identity as the Fantastic Four strive to save Earth and maintain their bonds. The movie serves as a narrative bridge to the upcoming "Avengers: Doomsday," expected in December 2026, where Doctor Doom, portrayed by Robert Downey Jr., is anticipated to appear as a key antagonist. The film will be released worldwide, including in India with multiple language options, and will be available in immersive formats such as IMAX and 4DX. Supporting roles include actors Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich, Natasha Lyonne, and Sarah Niles, adding depth to this highly anticipated MCU installment.