The trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps has officially dropped, offering a first glimpse into the world of Marvel’s iconic superhero family in the MCU. Here’s what we learned from the exciting preview:

  1. The Fantastic Four Are Earth’s Protectors: The trailer shows the Fantastic Four as the primary guardians of Earth, with people from New York expressing their gratitude toward them. Unlike in the current MCU where multiple heroes exist, it’s clear that the Fantastic Four are the go-to team for saving the world.
  2. Reed Richards’ Role in Galactus’ Attention: Pedro Pascal’s Reed Richards delivers a chilling line, “I stretched the bounds of space. And they heard.” This seems to hint at Reed inadvertently drawing the attention of cosmic beings like Galactus and the Silver Surfer, signaling an epic threat on the horizon.
  3. The Thing’s Cheerful Side: Fans of the comics will be surprised to see Ben Grimm (aka The Thing) portrayed as a much happier character in this film, differing from the usual gruff and angry demeanor seen in the comics.
  4. Why the Fantastic Four Are Owed a Debt: The trailer mentions that the world owes a debt to the Fantastic Four, hinting at their prior victories. While the film doesn’t appear to be focusing on their origin story, this debt could be linked to a past battle, possibly with Doctor Doom, who has often been a major antagonist in the Fantastic Four saga.
  5. The World Knows Their Faces: Unlike other superhero teams, the Fantastic Four are not hiding behind masks. The trailer shows the world is fully aware of the faces of the four astronauts who gained their powers after a space mission.
  6. Galactus’ Arrival: The most jaw-dropping reveal in the trailer is the appearance of Galactus walking the streets of New York, confirming that the MCU’s version of this colossal, world-eating villain will play a significant role.

All of these elements point to a world where the Fantastic Four are well-established heroes, but a much greater threat looms in the form of Galactus, setting up an epic showdown. Fans are eagerly awaiting how this new iteration of the Fantastic Four will tie into the broader MCU!

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