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Anticipation is building for the 2025 Fantastic Four film, a highly anticipated installment in Phase 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). At San Diego Comic Con 2024, the cast and filmmakers of the forthcoming Fantastic Four movie appeared during the studio panel to discuss the project. Featuring a star-studded ensemble, audiences eagerly await Marvel Studios’ fresh interpretation of these iconic 1960s superheroes.
Official Title of the 2025 Fantastic Four Film Revealed
The official title of the movie, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, was formally announced at San Diego Comic Con.
Fantastic Four: First Steps Release Date
Audiences can mark their calendars as Fantastic Four: First Steps is slated for theatrical release on July 25, 2025.
Plot and Setting of The Fantastic Four Movie
Director Matt Shakman revealed that The Fantastic Four: First Steps will be set in a “retro-future ’60s” era. Speaking at San Diego Comic Con, Shakman told attendees, “The ’60s, to me, is all about optimism. I love the Fantastic Four and their powers. Our aim is to honor the comics while also grounding the story in realism.”
Star-Studded Cast of Fantastic Four: First Steps Announced
The film boasts a prominent cast, featuring:
- Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us, Game of Thrones) as Mister Fantastic/Reed Richards
- Vanessa Kirby (The Crown) as Susan Storm/The Invisible Woman
- Joseph Quinn (Stranger Things) as Johnny Storm/Human Torch
- Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Bear) as Ben Grimm/The Thing
These four actors will portray the core members, often referred to as Marvel’s “First Family”. Adding to the ensemble are Julia Garner as Silver Surfer and Ralph Ineson as Galactus. Paul Walter Hauser, Natasha Lyonne, and John Malkovich are also part of the cast, in roles yet to be disclosed.
During their appearance at San Diego Comic Con 2024, Vanessa Kirby shared her positive experience with the cast, stating, “I don’t think I’ve laughed so much in a rehearsal period before.” She added, “When you read the comics, you feel a lot of joy, and hopefully we can bring that into the movie.” Ebon Moss-Bachrach also mentioned receiving helpful advice from Mark Ruffalo regarding motion capture, a new technique for him.