Marvel’s iconic team, the Fantastic Four, are ready to make a comeback for their fourth outing. Previous attempts at live-action adaptations have not quite captured the essence of their first family, with the 2005 film and its sequel in 2007 being merely satisfactory, and the 2015 reboot falling flat at the box office. Yet, the debut trailer for “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” seems promising, hinting that they might have finally nailed it this time around. And the enthusiasm from fans has been overwhelmingly positive.
Under the guidance of director Matt Shakman, this upcoming movie boasts an exceptional cast: Pedro Pascal portrays Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby brings Susan Storm to life, Joseph Quinn embodies Johnny Storm, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach becomes The Thing. Many fans consider this lineup as spot-on casting decisions by the studio, with accolades also showered on the director. On platform X, someone expressed, “Matt Shakman is long overdue for giving us a Fantastic Four adaptation that we’ve been eagerly anticipating and clamoring for.
It appears that’s exactly what we’re seeing. The trailer hints at a heartfelt backstory for the Fantastic Four, sprinkles in a bit of their trademark wit, and undoubtedly includes a grand, universe-threatening crisis for them to conquer. This seems poised to be an outstanding addition as Marvel Studios moves into Phase 6. Here are some enthusiastic responses from Marvel fans across the internet.
The Fantastic Four trailer has all the right vibes
Enthusiasm among fans for “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” is running high, with many eagerly anticipating the arrival of cosmic villain Galactus in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. One fan expressed their excitement by saying, “That brief glimpse of Galactus was everything to me,” while another shared a screenshot of his horned helmet overshadowing the Statue of Liberty and simply stated, “We’re back!
The trailer’s opening frames leave you spellbound, as it showcases a Silver Age ambiance. This futuristic production is set in a reimagined 1960s era, blending timeless styles with advanced sci-fi technology to create an authentic atmosphere of an alternate space age. It harkens back to the world visualized by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby when they introduced “Fantastic Four” in their first issue in 1961. One viewer on platform X even noted all the design elements, summarizing it as: “Marvel truly captured the essence of what was asked.
A significant number of social media users believe that “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” is likely to be a suitable introduction of the Fantastic Four into the MCU, a production that honors the comics (if you’re new to these stories, I recommend reading the original Fantastic Four comics before watching the reboot). Yet, not everyone has endorsed the studio’s choices.
Some fans were disappointed by these parts of the trailer
Despite widespread enthusiasm for the movie trailer, there were some divergent views regarding the CGI in the film. Some viewers felt disappointed with The Thing’s appearance, while others thought it was consistent with Kirby’s character design. A few critics mentioned that Ben Grimm’s voice didn’t meet their expectations, suggesting it needed a bit more grit to match his stone-like persona. Additionally, some commented on Galactus appearing smaller than expected in the trailer, but others reminded us that he can alter his size, leaving us to reserve judgment until the complete film is released.
Fans also criticized the manner in which the trailer was unveiled. Marvel debuted the trailer following a live countdown event at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. The four main actors were present during the countdown to talk about their roles and excite the crowd, however, the livestream became somewhat awkward as the presenter struggled with her words. As one X user put it, “It seemed like she had someone shouting instructions into an earpiece.” To add to the issue, the audience’s response when Ebon Moss-Bachrach attempted to get them all to shout The Thing’s famous catchphrase (“It’s clobberin’ time”) was disappointingly weak.
Despite some uncomfortable silences and unnatural humor throughout the presentation, thankfully it didn’t diminish the power of the “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” trailer. Like many eager fans, we’re eagerly anticipating its release on July 25, 2025, when it will hit the big screen.
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