- Marvel Studios has officially introduced the Fantastic Four to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The first teaser trailer for “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” has arrived, starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach.
- Fantastic Four movies have struggled at the box office, a trend that recent MCU releases have also faced amid discussions of superhero fatigue.
- The film, directed by Matt Shakman, is set to hit theaters on July 25.
Marvel Studios has officially introduced the Fantastic Four to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). After years of anticipation, the first teaser trailer for “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” has arrived, giving fans a look at one of Marvel’s most iconic superhero teams.
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The “Fantastic Four: First Steps” teaser has already captivated audiences. The film marks the 37th entry in the MCU and is set in a retro-futuristic 1960s. Instead of retelling the traditional origin story, the film drops viewers straight into the action.
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Pedro Pascal stars as Reed Richards, with Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm. The team will navigate life as both a superhero squad and a family while facing their biggest threat yet — Galactus, a cosmic force that devours planets.
Marvel is also reintroducing Silver Surfer, played by Julia Garner, bringing a fresh take to one of its most iconic characters.
The MCU faces box office challenges
Historically, Fantastic Four movies have struggled at the box office, a trend that some recent MCU releases have also faced amid discussions of superhero fatigue.
In 2023, “The Marvels” and “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” failed to meet expectations. “The Marvels” earned just $206 million worldwide, making it one of Marvel’s lowest-grossing films. For context, the MCU’s highest-grossing film, “Avengers: Endgame,” earned $2.7 billion globally.
Could 2024 mark a turning point for Marvel?
Marvel made major strategic shifts in 2024. “Deadpool & Wolverine,” which grossed over $1.3 billion, was the only MCU film released that year.
The decision followed Marvel delaying or canceling several projects due to concerns over oversaturation, declining box office numbers and waves of negative reviews.
The history of Fantastic Four’s cinematic struggles
The Fantastic Four franchise has faced challenges in previous film adaptations. Fox released two films in the mid-2000s, followed by a 2015 reboot, but none achieved significant critical or commercial success.
The 2015 film, in particular, underperformed at the box office, earning just $167 million worldwide. This led to the franchise being put on hold. When Disney acquired Fox in 2019, it paved the way for the Fantastic Four to finally join the MCU. However, it has taken six years for their official introduction.
Despite Marvel’s recent struggles, anticipation for “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” remains high. The trailer quickly amassed nearly 7 million views within the first four hours of being posted.
The film, directed by Matt Shakman, is set to hit theaters on July 25, 2025.
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Marvel’s First Family Joins the MCU as ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Trailer Sparks Fan Excitement
“WHATEVER LIFE THROWS AT US, WE’LL FACE IT TOGETHER”
Marvel’s first family is making their long-awaited debut in the MCU.
After years of delays and anticipation, the first teaser trailer has arrived for “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” giving fans a glimpse into what’s next for one of the most iconic superhero teams.
The 37th movie in the MCU is already generating buzz…
“I’LL BE THE JUDGE OF THAT” “OKAY”
Before the release of the teaser trailer, fans had been eagerly piecing together information for the reboot. The film seemingly skips the traditional origin story and drops us right into the action.
Set in a retro-futuristic 1960s, we meet Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm—all navigating life as a family and a superhero team. But their biggest challenge is facing off against Galactus, a cosmic force that devours planets. Along the way, we’ll see a new take on the Silver Surfer played by Julia Garner, as Marvel’s way of reintroducing some of their most iconic players with a fresh spin.
Historically, Fantastic Four movies haven’t performed as well as other Marvel films, a trend that recent MCU releases have also struggled with amid discussions of superhero fatigue.
In 2023, “The Marvels” and “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” underperformed at the box office, with “The Marvels” becoming one of their lowest-grossing films to date, earning $206 million worldwide. While that number may still seem high—for context—MCU’s highest-grossing film, “Avengers: Endgame” earned $2.7 billion worldwide.
But 2024 could mark a turning point for Marvel. “Deadpool & Wolverine,” which grossed over $1.3 billion, was the only MCU film released that year, after the studio canceled or delayed several projects amid fears of oversaturation, drops in box office, and waves of negative reviews.
As for the Fantastic Four, they’ve faced their own challenges in previous cinematic adaptations. Fox released two films in the mid-2000s followed by a 2015 reboot, but none managed to achieve critical or commercial success. The 2015 film in particular underperformed at the box office at just $167 million, leading to the franchise being put on hold. Disney’s acquisition of Fox in 2019 opened the door for the characters to be integrated into the MCU, but it’s taken six years for their official introduction.
But fans are hopeful that Marvel can turn things around, and the hype is still undeniable. The trailer for “Fantastic Four: First Steps” amassed nearly 7 million views within the first four hours of it being posted.
“AS A FAMILY”
The film—directed by Matt Shakman—hits theaters July 25th.
With SAN, I’m KF.
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