Marvel Studios has officially unveiled the core cast for 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' at Comic-Con, featuring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. The film, directed by Matt Shakman, will be a 1960s period piece with a retro-future aesthetic inspired by designer Syd Mead, and it is set to release on July 25, 2025. Ralph Ineson will portray the villain Galactus, while Julia Garner is cast as an alternate version of Silver Surfer. Marvel also teased future projects, including the 'Thunderbolts' and new Avengers movies. The announcement, amplified by a drone show at SDCC, has generated significant excitement among fans.