The official synopsis for Fantastic Four: First Steps has been revealed in a surprising way, teasing a 'very personal' conflict in the Marvel film

The official synopsis for the upcoming Marvel movie Fantastic four film has a surprise release and gives away some big hints about the Marvel Phase 6 film.

The synopsis is taken from official press materials and reads: ‘Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel Studios‘ The Fantastic Four: First Steps introduces Marvel’s First Family – Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm/Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby), Johnny Storm/Human Torch (Joseph Quinn) and Ben Grimm/The Thing (Ebon Moss -Bachrach) as they face their most terrifying challenge yet.

“Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, they must defend Earth from a ravenous space god named Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer (Julia Garner). the whole planet and everyone on it wasn’t bad enough, it suddenly becomes very personal.”

I’m particularly intrigued by that ‘personal’ conflict teased at the end – after all, how does the stakes get higher than the entire planet being at risk of being eaten?

I also like the sound of “a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world.” Composer Michael Giacchino recently teased some exciting practical sets: “I was just on set for a week,” he said. “It was just something to see real sets everywhere. There was no Volume or green screen to be found. They were just beautiful sets. They do a great job and the actors all look great.”

Fantastic Four: First Steps will be released in theaters on July 25, 2025. Check out our guides to all upcoming Marvel movies and shows for everything else the MCU has in store, or our overview of how to play the Marvel movies in order for a movie marathon.