Fantastic Four First Steps trailer revealed: Easter eggs and hidden references explained

Marvel has unveiled the first trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps, igniting excitement among fans eager to dissect its hidden details and Easter eggs.

This highly anticipated film marks the official introduction of Marvel’s First Family into the MCU, following Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox and the associated character rights.

Leading the cast are Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards (Mister Fantastic), Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm (the Invisible Woman), Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm (the Human Torch), and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm (The Thing).

The story follows the quartet as they start out as astronauts on a cosmic mission, only to return to Earth with extraordinary abilities, eventually forming one of Marvel’s most legendary superhero teams.

The trailer also reveals Ralph Ineson as the towering menace Galactus, a cosmic entity capable of consuming entire worlds.

His ominous presence looms over Manhattan in the final moments, hinting at an epic showdown for the Fantastic Four. Meanwhile, John Malkovich appears in a cryptic role, sparking speculation about his character’s identity.

The ensemble cast further includes Natasha Lyonne, Paul Walter Hauser, Sarah Niles, and Julia Garner as Silver Surfer, Galactus’s famed herald.