The Fantastic Four: First Steps is set in a 1960s retro-futuristic alternate universe known as Earth-828, with the superheroes tasked with protecting their planet from the alien being Galactus and his herald, the Silver Surfer.

First Steps, which just had its world premiere on July 21, 2025, at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles.

The latest film from the Marvel Cinematic Universe boasts a star-studded cast, including Pedro Pascal of The Last of Us fame following his exit from the HBO series, Vanessa Kirby from The Crown, Joseph Quinn of Stranger Things, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach from The Bear.

A new report has possibly revealed Ted Lasso star Sarah Niles’ role in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, shedding light on one of the MCU reboot’s original supporting characters. Recent scoops detail how Niles fits into Marvel’s upcoming origin story set in a 1960s-inspired retro-futuristic world.

Marvel Studios has released a 5-minute clip from The Fantastic Four: First Steps, detailing the team's origin story, a clash with one of Red Ghost's Super-Apes, and some familiar faces from the

The Fantastic Four: First Steps director Matt Shakman has reiterated that the movie is a standalone story that doesn't require any homework on Marvel fans' part.

Pedro Pascal's Mr. Fantastic finally had a chance to show his abilities in The Fantastic Four: First Steps. When the first trailer arrived, fans asked why his powers weren't showcased. They even thought that he didn't have any powers. Turns out they were all wrong.

After the success of Thunderbolts* and the momentum building up for Avengers: Doomsday, The Fantastic Four: First Steps is among the most exciting entries in the MCU in a long time, and it may end up becoming a key part of the timeline.

Matt Shakman reveals the Russo Brothers followed part of The Fantastic Four: First Steps' development to prepare for Doomsday.

White, Rebecca Staab, Jay Underwood and Michael Bailey Smith attended the blue carpet of Marvel's latest reboot First Steps in Los Angeles.