The upcoming reboot of The Fantastic Four, titled 'First Steps,' creates a unique retro-futurist utopia, distinct from the main Marvel timeline. Director Matt Shakman aims to deliver a fresh narrative while introducing the characters well into their adventure, already facing threats from Galactus and his herald, the Silver Surfer. Despite the optimistic visuals, the story intertwines with dread, as Reed Richards struggles with doubts about their ability to protect Earth. The transition to Marvel's main timeline remains uncertain, enhancing the intrigue around this unique Marvel project.
For all its retrofuturist optimism, there's a real sense of dread hanging over First Steps. The visibly pregnant Sue Storm (Vanessa Kirby) is determined to fight Galactus, but Reed doesn't have much faith in their abilities.
Initial trailers have done their job selling this new universe, but it may be wise not to get attached to it. It's a clever move to position the Fantastic Four as the heroes of their own world.
The First Steps trailer introduces our heroes well into their tenure as the Fantastic Four. They've already embarked on the space mission that endowed them with their powers.
How the super-squad will transition to Earth-616 has been a mystery for months, but the latest trailer for First Steps just brought us closer to a concrete answer.
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