Summary
April 4 could turn out to be a major moment forFantastic Fourfans, as speculation continues to build around the highly anticipated MCU rebootFirst Stepsstarring Pedro Pascal. While details remain unconfirmed, the date has caught the attention of fans due to its historical significance for Marvel’s First Family and its alignment with recent promotional trends.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps, directed by Matt Shakman, is set to introduce the iconic superhero team into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Marvel Studios officially announced the film in December 2020, but so far only a few casting announcements, a cryptic teaser, andsome controversial AI promo photoshave been officially released. Fans have been eagerly awaiting a more substantial look at the film, and many believe that the studio may finally be ready to unveil something big.
According toa recent Reddit postfromFantastic Fourenthusiast cosmicblue2209, April 4 is being circled as a potential date for the release of the movie’s first official trailer. The post highlights that the number four has been symbolically linked to the franchise, making 4/4 an ideal date for Marvel to drop a major reveal. The speculation is further fueled by theFirst Stepsofficial teaser, which dropped on February 4th, andoffered a glimpse of Pascal as Mister Fantasticas well as costars Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. “They also celebrated this year with that Human Torch artwork,” the user added, referencing the character poster featuring Joseph Quinn’s Human Torch released on Jun 28, 2025.
The Fantastic Four: First StepsOfficial Trailer Release
While Marvel Studios has yet to confirm this date for a trailer release, industry patterns suggest that this timing would align with past promotional rollouts. Major Marvel films typically release their official trailers four months before the premiere, and with theFirst Stepsopening slated for July 2025, an April drop falls precisely in that window.
The first official trailer forFantastic Fourwill provide fans with a deeper look at the film’s tone and plot details. The teaser already hinted at a cosmic, retro-futurism aesthetic, a stylistic departure from the previousFantastic Fouradaptations. While the teaser did not reveal much about the plot itself, Marvel President Kevin Feige has stated the film willavoid rehashing the team’s already well-known backstory. An official trailer on April 4 would be the perfect symbolic nod to the First Family’s legacy. Given the anticipation surrounding this film, the arrival of the full trailer could set the stage forThe Fantastic Four: First Stepsto become one of Marvel’s biggest releases in years.
The Fantastic Four: First Stepswill release in theaters on July 18, 2025.
