Marvel’s original superhero team is back, and they’re ready to take on cosmic threats in style. Fantastic Four: First Steps introduces audiences to a fresh take on the beloved team—space explorers turned superheroes—just as they face their greatest challenge yet. The film officially hits theaters July 25, 2025, and it’s time to get reacquainted with the team and their powerful new adversaries.
Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic
Pedro Pascal leads the cast as the ever-curious Reed Richards, a scientific genius whose ambition to explore the stars transforms him into Mister Fantastic. Following a life-changing space mission, Reed develops the power to stretch and morph his body. As the brain behind the Fantastic Four, Reed’s brilliance is matched only by his devotion to family and discovery.
Sue Storm / Invisible Woman
Vanessa Kirby portrays Sue Storm, Reed’s equally brilliant and fiercely protective wife. Sue can bend light to render herself and objects invisible, and she can generate powerful forcefields. As both a mother and a superhero, Sue is the emotional center of the group—unseen, perhaps, but never unnoticed.
Johnny Storm / Human Torch
Joseph Quinn brings fiery charisma to Johnny Storm, Sue’s younger brother. Always the daredevil, Johnny gains the explosive ability to engulf himself in flames and take flight. His signature phrase—”Flame on!”—comes alive as he lights up the screen with energy, humor, and heart.
Ben Grimm / The Thing
Ebon Moss-Bachrach plays Ben Grimm, a former pilot turned powerhouse. Once Reed’s closest friend, Ben’s transformation into the rock-skinned Thing leaves him physically changed but emotionally grounded. With unmatched strength and unwavering loyalty, Ben proves that toughness isn’t just about looks.
H.E.R.B.I.E.
No modern Marvel team is complete without a bit of tech. Enter H.E.R.B.I.E., the Humanoid Experimental Robot B-Type Integrated Electronics—designed by Reed himself. H.E.R.B.I.E. serves as a helpful sidekick, domestic assistant, and comedic relief. From diaper duty to scientific support, this robot does it all.
Shalla-Bal / Silver Surfer
Julia Garner takes on the complex role of Shalla-Bal, the Silver Surfer. Once a noble protector of her people on Zenn-La, she now serves as the reluctant herald of Galactus. Her shimmering presence brings emotional depth and galactic weight to the story, as she wrestles with morality and destruction.
Galactus
Ralph Ineson voices the towering cosmic force known as Galactus—a remnant from before the Big Bang with an unrelenting hunger for entire worlds. With Earth in his sights, and Shalla-Bal at his side, Galactus sets the stage for a showdown only Marvel’s First Family can face.
Fantastic Four: First Steps blends family dynamics, cosmic adventure, and classic Marvel spectacle. It’s not just a superhero origin story—it’s the beginning of something bigger in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Catch it all in theaters July 25, 2025, and stay with Sam’s Disney Diary for updates, behind-the-scenes features, and more from the MCU.
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