Marvel Studios has unveiled new international posters for The Fantastic Four: First Steps, the highly anticipated reboot of Marvel’s original superhero family in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Scheduled to premiere on July 25, 2025, this film will initiate the MCU’s Phase 6, spotlighting the iconic team’s powers and characters.
Who Are the Heroes Featured in The Fantastic Four: First Steps Posters?
The posters introduce fans to the revamped Fantastic Four team, starring Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/The Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/Human Torch, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing. Alongside these heroes, the posters also showcase their loyal robotic companion, H.E.R.B.I.E., highlighting each character’s distinct abilities.
The Fantastic Four’s Mission Against Galactus in the MCU
Set in a vibrant, 1960s-inspired retro-futuristic world, the film depicts Marvel’s First Family confronting their greatest threat yet. According to the official synopsis, the team must protect Earth from Galactus, a cosmic entity portrayed by Ralph Ineson, and his mysterious Herald, the Silver Surfer, played by Julia Garner. The story emphasizes the heroes’ struggle to balance their superhero duties with their familial bonds as they face an existential crisis.
Direction and Cast of The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Directed by Matt Shakman, known for his work on the WandaVision miniseries, the film features a noteworthy cast including Natasha Lyonne from Poker Face and Paul Walter Hauser from Black Bird. This MCU adaptation follows previous live-action iterations by Sony Pictures, which included two films starring Chris Evans as the Human Torch before the rights returned to Marvel Studios.