Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 6

The Fantastic 4: First Steps

Welcome to the family.

23 July 2025 1h 55m 6.9 on TMDB

Essential 2 post-credits scenes Science FictionAdventureAction

Synopsis

Against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel's First Family is forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, while defending Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer.

Where this sits

Earth-828 — a retro-futurist 1960s universe of its own, not the main trunk.

Connected to

Sets up
Avengers: Doomsday
Earth-828 does not stay separate.

Cast

Pedro Pascal

Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic
Vanessa Kirby

Sue Storm / Invisible Woman
Ebon Moss-Bachrach

Ben Grimm / The Thing
Joseph Quinn

Johnny Storm / Human Torch
Ralph Ineson

Galactus
Julia Garner

Shalla-Bal / Silver Surfer
Paul Walter Hauser

Harvey Elder / Mole Man
Natasha Lyonne

Rachel Rozman
Sarah Niles

Lynne Nichols / F4 Chief of Staff
Mark Gatiss

Ted Gilbert
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Ada Scott

Franklin Richards
Matthew Wood

H.E.R.B.I.E. (voice)