The Fantastic Four: First Steps

'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' marks a major entry as Marvel's First Family joins the MCU. Set in a retro 1960s style world this film introduces Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm as they confront Galactus and his herald, a female Silver Surfer, played by Julia Garner. Using motion capture for Silver Surfer this movie offers a fresh approach. Fans are anticipating how this fits into the Multiverse Saga. This page offers updates, cast details, and release information.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps Latest updates:
Female Silver Surfer Julia Garner plays Shalla-Bal, a unique female take on Silver Surfer using motion capture tech.
1960s Retro Setting The movie has a vibrant 1960s inspired retro world influencing the visual style of the film.
Galactus Main Villain Galactus, portrayed by Ralph Ineson, acts as the primary villain and a major threat to Earth.
Motion Capture Surfer Silver Surfer is a motion capture creation with Julia Garner performing on set during filming.
July 2025 Release The movie is scheduled to be released in theaters on July 25 2025 to start the summer movie season.

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  • Question 1: Is the Silver Surfer female in 'Fantastic Four: First Steps'?

    Answer 1: Yes this movie features Shalla-Bal a female take on the Silver Surfer instead of the more common Norrin Radd version.

  • Question 2: Who is playing the Silver Surfer?

    Answer 2: Julia Garner is portraying the Silver Surfer in 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' using new tech.

  • Question 3: Will the Silver Surfer be CGI?

    Answer 3: The Silver Surfer is being made using motion capture methods with Julia Garner doing performance on set in a motion capture suit.

  • Question 4: When is 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' coming out?

    Answer 4: 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' is planned for release on July 25 2025 in theaters.

  • Question 5: Who are the actors playing the Fantastic Four?

    Answer 5: The Fantastic Four are played by Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm.

  • Question 6: What is the setting of 'Fantastic Four: First Steps'?

    Answer 6: The movie takes place in a vibrant and stylized 1960s retro inspired futuristic world.

  • Question 7: Who is the main villain?

    Answer 7: Galactus a space god played by Ralph Ineson is the main bad guy in the film.

  • Question 8: Is 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' part of the MCU?

    Answer 8: Yes 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' is a key movie in the current MCU.

  • Question 9: Is Julia Garner's Silver Surfer like the comic books?

    Answer 9: Yes and No. This take is Shalla-Bal an alternate Silver Surfer different from the original Norrin Rad fans know.

  • Question 10: What is motion capture?

    Answer 10: Motion capture allows Julia Garner's acting to become the CGI Silver Surfer for a more real performance.