Shortly after the trailer dropped, Ralph Ineson - who will play (through mo-cap, presumably) and voice Galactus in First Steps - took to social media with some Rolling Stones lyrics that must surely also reference the villain's previous big-screen appearance in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.

As seen in the trailer, The Fantastic Four: First Steps has a uniquely retro aesthetic. Set to a vibrant 1960s backdrop, it's a time period full of chunky televisions and knitted costumes, a far cry from Captain America: Brave New World and Sam Wilson's technologically advanced kit (that launches 14 February 2025).

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.