Marvel has unveiled the first trailer for “The Fantastic Four: First Steps.”

As the Marvel Cinematic Universe struggles to re-establish its cultural gravitas in the aftermath of massive films like “Avengers: Endgame” and “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” few titles on its upcoming slate are as anticipated as “The Fantastic Four: First Steps.

Directed by Matt Shakman, who directed all of Marvel’s “WandaVision,” “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” is set for release on July 25, 2025 and stars Julia Garner as the Silver Surfer, Ralph Ineson as world-eating villain Galactus and John Malkovich and Paul Walter Hauser in mystery roles alongside the core four of the team.