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).

We only get a glimpse of him in the trailer, but Galactus already looks to be far closer to his comics self than the last attempt in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. Let’s take a look at why The Fantastic Four: First Steps seems poised to finally do justice to this iconic Marvel character.