Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn made their debut as the new Fantastic Four during Marvel Studios’ presentation at San Diego Comic-Con. Before their appearance, the cast shared a sweet embrace backstage, showing a glimpse of their camaraderie before surprising the audience in Hall H with their presence. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige revealed that the upcoming reboot will be titled The Fantastic Four: First Steps and will include the villains Galactus and the Silver Surfer.
The cast expressed their excitement and dedication to bringing a family essence to the film, rather than focusing on their individual contributions. Pascal will play Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic, Kirby as Sue Storm/The Invisible Woman, Quinn as Johnny Storm/The Human Torch, and Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing. They discussed the joy and laughter that comes with working on the movie, promising to do justice to the beloved characters from the comics that inspired the film.
Moss-Bachrach, who will use motion-capture technology to play the Thing, received support and guidance from fellow Marvel star Mark Ruffalo, who plays the Hulk using similar technology. Ruffalo’s advice helped Moss-Bachrach feel more comfortable with the process, easing his concerns about the technology. The cast is set to start shooting The Fantastic Four: First Steps in London, with Pascal documenting their first day together on set on July 25, sharing a selfie with his co-stars captioned “Our first mission 💙”. The movie is scheduled to hit theaters on July 25, 2025.
In a shocking announcement during the presentation, Marvel Studios revealed that Robert Downey Jr. will be returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Doctor Doom in the next two Avengers movies set for release in 2026 and 2027. This unexpected news thrilled fans and added to the excitement surrounding the upcoming Marvel projects. Downey Jr.’s return as a beloved character in the MCU promises to bring new twists and turns to the Avengers storyline, keeping audiences on the edge of their seats.
The collaboration between the new Fantastic Four cast members, along with the return of familiar faces like Robert Downey Jr., signals an exciting future for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Fans can look forward to seeing beloved characters brought to life in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, as well as the return of Doctor Doom in the upcoming Avengers films. The dedication and enthusiasm of the cast and crew promise to deliver an entertaining and thrilling cinematic experience for Marvel fans around the world.
