Marvel is welcoming The Fantastic Four into its ever-expanding cinematic universe. Smashing its way into theaters on July 25, The Fantastic Four: First Steps introduces Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/Human Torch, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing. Oh yes, with a cast like this, we will be seated. But we will also have many questions, starting with Rioter Sherin: “Sue is pregnant with Franklin already and extra large Galactus is stomping through the city?” and “Wait, is the Devourer of Worlds getting bottomless mimosas with Godzilla on the East Side?”
The trailer is a smorgasbord of supergalactic shenanigans and superhero challenges. The official synopsis reads, “Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, they must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer (Julia Garner). And if Galactus’ plan to devour the entire planet and everyone on it weren’t bad enough, it suddenly gets very personal.”
