Silver Surfer Shines in Fantastic Four Trailer as Galactus Looms

The new The Fantastic Four: First Steps trailer provides deeper insight into this fresh Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) reality and Julia Garner's pivotal role as Silver Surfer.

Running 2.5 minutes, the footage showcases how Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby), The Thing (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), and Human Torch (Joseph Quinn) transformed their world into a gleaming utopia. Marvel's First Family now stands as celebrated heroes - a (still expanding) team that inspires both children and adults through their heroic deeds. Their abilities face the ultimate test when Garner's Silver Surfer arrives with an ominous warning: Galactus is coming.

This action-heavy trailer builds significantly on previous previews. Viewers witness Ben Grimm smashing through structures while catching fresh glimpses of Reed Richards' stretching abilities - modern interpretations of classic powers that will showcase their synergy this summer.

Garner's Silver Surfer emerges as the standout, despite minimal dialogue. While merely stating this Earth is "marked for death," her version demonstrates formidable power - effortlessly deflecting Human Torch and maneuvering through explosions. While Galactus' updated MCU design remains partially concealed, we see the world-ending entity devastating the city upon arrival.

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Mark your calendars: The Fantastic Four: First Steps arrives July 25, 2025. While awaiting Marvel's new approach to its founding heroes, explore our coverage of Thunderbolts\* (coming this May) and check our comprehensive guide to upcoming Marvel projects here.