The first trailer forThe Fantastic Four: First Stepshas made an impressive impact on the internet. According toThe Hollywood Reporter, the video was seen 202 million times across all platforms. Audiences are ready to see one of the biggest blockbusters of the summer. The trailer featured the introduction of Reed Richards (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm (Vanessa Kirby), Johnny Storm (Joseph Quinn) and Ben Grimm (Ebon Moss-Bachrach). The video gave fans a tease of how the heroes will use their powers without revealing too much about the premise of the film.
The Fantastic Four: First Stepswill introduce a new version of the iconic team to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Unlike all the other movies that have been released under the banner of the franchise, the upcoming blockbuster directed byMatt Shakmanwill take place in a different timeline. This would explain whyThe Fantastic Four: First Stepslooks from a different time period compared to titles such asDeadpool & WolverineandBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever. It remains to be seen how the events from this movie will be connected to the heroes of the main MCU timeline.
The cast ofThe Fantastic Four: First Stepswill also featureRalph Inesonas the voice of Galactus. The planet-eating villain was previously featured inFantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, but his appearance looked nothing like his comic book counterpart.Julia Garnerwill be featured inThe Fantastic Four: First Stepsas Shalla-Bal. Before starring as the new iteration of the Silver Surfer, Garner impressed the entertainment industry with her performance as Ruth Langmore inOzark. Viewers are about to find out if the Fantastic Four will be able to handle these new characters, or if this alternate universe is doomed.
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BeforeThe Fantastic Four: First Stepspremieres on the big screen later this year, Marvel Studios is preparing to launchCaptain America: Brave New WorldandThunderbolts*.Anthony Mackiewill return as Sam Wilson in the story that will premiere in theaters next week. The teaser trailer for that sequel scored 21 million views on YouTube in the six months since it was released. The teaser for the return of the Fantastic Four has surpassed that number in only a couple of days. By comparison, the teaser forThunderbolts*has been reproduced 18 million times on the platform. It’s evident which of these MCU stories audiences are dying to see.
The Fantastic Four: First Stepspremieres in theaters in the United States on July 25. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps
