"Fantastic Four Teaser Unveils Retro Futuristic World, New Trailer Date Set"

Marvel Studios has released an exciting teaser for the upcoming film *The Fantastic Four: First Steps*. The short clip, titled 'PREPARE 4️⃣ LAUNCH,' captures a group of children rushing towards a shop window, joining a crowd fixated on retro television sets. The screens display a rocket launching into the sky, the Fantastic Four donning their space suits, and a message that reads 'Prepare 4 Launch.' Although two screens are obscured by the onlookers, the visible imagery and the overall aesthetic suggest that the movie is set in a 1960s retro-futuristic universe.

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

Launch coverage begins at 7AM ET | 4️⃣AM PT: link to coverage pic.twitter.com/OVgPh3Qi36

— Fantastic Four (@FantasticFour) February 3, 2025

Marvel has scheduled the 'launch coverage' to begin at 7am ET on February 4, which translates to a challenging 4am PT. The teaser's description entices viewers with the promise of stepping into a "fantastic new era" courtesy of The Future Foundation.

Set for release on July 25, 2025, *The Fantastic Four: First Steps* will feature Pedro Pascal as 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 will portray the formidable Galactus, while Julia Garner steps into the role of Silver Surfer. The cast is further bolstered by Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich, Natasha Lyonne, and Sarah Niles. Matt Shakman directs, with Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige as the producer.

The official synopsis for *The Fantastic Four: First Steps* reads:

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.

During NYCC in October, fans got an exclusive first look at live-action artwork featuring The Fantastic Four’s Humanoid Experimental Robot B-Type Integrated Electronics, known as H.E.R.B.I.E., alongside other significant MCU characters.

Speculation is rife among fans that Robert Downey, Jr. might make a return to the MCU, potentially as the iconic villain Doctor Doom, either within *The Fantastic Four: First Steps* or hinted at in some capacity. Kevin Feige has confirmed that the Fantastic Four will play roles in both *Avengers: Doomsday* and *Avengers: Secret Wars*, adding to the anticipation surrounding their cinematic debut.