New ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Trailer Reveals Galactus’s Goal
A new chapter in Marvel history will unfold before our eyes later this month when The Fantastic Four: First Steps hits theaters on July 25.
Directed by Matt Shakman, the upcoming film will introduce Marvel’s First Family to the MCU, telling a story that will have lasting implications for the franchise’s future as a whole.
“Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ introduces Marvel’s First Family—Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic, Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Johnny Storm/Human Torch, and Ben Grimm/The Thing as they face their most daunting challenge yet,” the film’s synopsis reads.
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“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.”
Enter Galactus
As noted in the First Steps synopsis, the film will not only properly introduce The Fantastic Four to the MCU, but also Galactus, one of Marvel Comics’ most iconic villains.
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In the lead-up to the film’s release, the looming threat of Galactus has been teased; details about the character, however, have remained few and far between.
A New Clip
In a new clip released ahead of The Fantastic Four’s debut later this month, we finally get some insight into Galactus’s goals.
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The clip begins at a press conference, where The Fantastic Four admit that they were unable to stop Galactus.
“We attempted to negotiate,” Reed explains. “But Galactus, he asked too high a price.”
When pressed about Galactus’s demands, Reed reveals that Galactus asked for Frankin Richards, his son with Sue.
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Eventually, Mr. Fantastic admits that he doesn’t know if the Earth is safe.
Watch the Trailer
If you haven’t seen the new trailer yet, check it out now!
The Fantastic Four: First Steps will hit theaters on July 25.
