The latest trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps paints a better picture of a new Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) world and how Julia Garner’s Silver Surfer plays a part in it.
It’s a two-and-a-half-minute clip that reveals more about how Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), the Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby), The Thing (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), and Human Torch (Joseph Quinn) have helped build their universe into a shining utopia. In this world, Marvel’s First Family is celebrated as a (growing) squad of heroes who not only save the day but stand as examples for children and adults alike. However, it looks like their skills will be put to the test when Garner’s Silver Surfer descends from the sky to warn of an impending threat: Galactus.
Today’s trailer is notably more action-packed than the footage we’ve seen thus far. Ben Grimm can be seen barreling through pillars just as we get one of our first real looks at Reed Richards’ stretchy powers. These are new takes on classic powers the Fantastic Four has had for decades, and we’ll get to see a better look at how they’ll all work together this July.
It’s Garner’s Silver Surfer who is the real show stealer this time around, though. Despite only uttering a few words warning that this alternate Earth is now “marked for death,” this version of the Surfer seems especially powerful as she bats away the Human Torch and speeds through explosions. Sadly, we’re still being kept in the dark when it comes to Galactus’ full, updated MCU appearance, though we do get a shot of him stomping through the city upon his arrival.
Fantastic Four: First Steps premieres July 25, 2025. While we wait to see how the MCU will handle Marvel’s First Family, be sure to check out more on Thunderbolts* before it arrives in May. You can also see our list of every upcoming Marvel project here.
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