The Fantastic Four: First Stepstrailer is reportedly set to release sooner rather than later afterprincipal photography was officially completedduring the back half of 2024. However, Disney might have just pulled the plug on the exciting news. MCU’s upcoming reboot of Marvel’s First Family is set to hit theaters in July 2025, so fans are anxiously awaiting the first official look at the film. And while some lucky convention attendees have already seen footage, an official trailer could make its way online at some point next month.
It was reported during the past weekend by trailer insiderCrypticHDQualitythat Marvel Studios was planning ondebuting the first trailer forThe Fantastic Four: First Stepsduring the NFL Super Bowl, which takes place on Jun 13, 2025.Due to the fact that Disney likes to market their big tentpole projects at the annual sporting event, the aforementioned report was nothing shocking for fans of the franchise. However, it all quickly got a bit more complicated. Shortly thereafter, Asad Ayaz, the Chief Brand officer at Disney,respondedto the rumor with “What?” seemingly denying the validity of the news. Not so fast, though.
Of course, one would immediately think that the response by the Disney executive was enough to shut down the rumor completely. Interestingly enough, this is not the first time Ayaz has replied to a trailer rumor with the same statement.When the teaser trailer forDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnesswas rumored to appear during the second post-credits scene ofSpider-Man: No Way Home, Ayaz responded with “what.“So, when it comes toFantastic Four’s Super Bowl chances, we would not put it aside entirely after Disney’s brief comment. After all,
The First Look at ‘Fantastic Four’ Already Made Its Way Online
Fantastic Fourfans may still be waiting for an official look at Marvel’s First Family, candid images of the film’s production have already made their way online. From the Thing’scomic-accurate practical designto the complex underground setfeaturing Mole Man’s cave,First Stepsis shaping up to be one of the MCU’s most anticipated projects in recent memory. Those who attended Comic-Con and D23 last year were also witnesses to official footage from the production, revealing Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as the titular superhero team, as well as Ralph Ineson’s galaxy-sized supervillain, Galactus.
‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Star Confirms What We Wanted to Hear About The Thing
Ebon Moss-Bachrach confirmed The Thing will be saying that iconic line.
It’s unclear ifThe Fantastic Four: First Stepswill preview the first trailer during the Super Bowl, but Marvel Studios is known for having a presence during the most-watched event on television. Past trailers includeDeadpool & Wolverine andbothAvengersfilms by the Russo brothers. Of course,Captain America: Brave New World, which is set to release on Valentine’s Day, could get a TV spot during the Chiefs-Eagles matchup. Other Disney films could make their way to the coveted ad space, includingLilo and StitchandTron: Ares. However, asDC Studios looks to skip over the event forSuperman, it is the perfect time to haveFantastic Fourmake its big marketing push well before it theaters during a jam-packed summer.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps
