18 Years Later, Marvel Is Finally Embracing Its Most Audacious Villain
Briefly

Marvel's First Family finally enters the MCU with The Fantastic Four: First Steps, releasing on July 25. The teaser presents a vibrant, retro aesthetic and hints at a new universe. A significant revelation is the appearance of Galactus, depicted as a cosmic entity who feeds on planets, marking a bold embrace of Marvel's comic history. Voiced by Ralph Ineson, his design reflects a more comic-accurate portrayal compared to past adaptations. This film aims to honor the original characters' roots while highlighting Galactus as a formidable foe.
Matt Shakman's The Fantastic Four: First Steps will hit theaters on July 25 and introduce Reed, Sue, Johnny, and Ben into the Marvel Cinematic Universe fold.
Galactus is an odd villain: he feeds on planets, so his destruction isn't based on revenge or spite or even an inherently evil nature.
In First Steps, he's voiced by Ralph Ineson, although we don't hear from him in the trailer. Even so, the mere sight of him is terrifying.
But First Steps is embracing the Fantastic Four's retro roots. It does look silly when The Thing wears a.
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