In a surprise, the latest The Fantastic Four: First Steps trailer sees The Thing appear briefly in bearded form, a move that shocked fans and had comic book fans excited.
What are people saying about The Thing’s beard in the new The Fantastic Four: First Steps trailer?
The latest trailer, which dives deeper into the group’s efforts to save their world from the planet-eating Galactus, is our most extensive look at the team yet. Late in the trailer, Johnny Storm (Joseph Quinn) can be seen giving The Thing (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) a ride in the sky. However, The Thing is fully bearded, a look he has sported a few times in the comics.
Fans were quick to point out the look and react in mostly shock and excitement. Check out some of the reactions below:
The cast of The Fantastic Four: First Steps is led by Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm. The film also includes Ralph Ineson as Galactus and Julia Garner as Shalla-Bal/Silver Surfer. Additionally, Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich, and Natasha Lyonne have been cast in undisclosed roles.
“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, Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Johnny Storm/Human Torch and Ben Grimm/The Thing as they face their most daunting challenge yet,” the official synopsis for the movie reads.
Kevin Feige serves as a producer on the project, while executive producers include Louis D’Esposito, Grant Curtis, and Tim Lewis. Mitch Bell is a co-producer, while the music comes from Michael Giacchino.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps will be released in United States theaters on July 25, 2025. It has been confirmed that Pascal, Kirby, Quinn, and Moss-Bachrach will all return for Avengers: Doomsday, which arrives in December 2026.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps is set to release in theaters on July 25, 2025.
Originally reported by Anthony Nash on SuperHeroHype.
