Cast of Fantastic Four: First Steps

The upcoming American superhero film Fantastic Four: First Steps is based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name. The film is produced by Marvel Studios and released by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It is the 37th movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and the second reboot of the Fantastic Four film series.

The ensemble cast consists of Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as the titular team, in addition to Ralph Ineson, Julia Garner, Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich, Natasha Lyonne, and Sarah Niles. The film will be released in the United States on July 25, 2025.

The main cast of Fantastic Four: First Steps

Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic

The Chilean and American actor Pedro Pascal is playing Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic, the leader of the Fantastic Four and a brilliant scientist, Richards has the ability to extend any portion of his body to incredible lengths.

Pascal had a career breakthrough as Oberyn Martell in the fourth season of the HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones (2014), following over twenty years of playing supporting roles in theater and television. His performance as Javier Peña in the Netflix crime series Narcos (2015–2017) helped him become increasingly popular.

Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm / Invisible Woman

The English actress Vanessa Kirby is playing Sue Storm / Invisible Woman in the film. Sue Storm possesses the ability to create force fields that make both herself and other people invisible. She is also Johnny's sister.

Kirby's performance as Princess Margaret in the Netflix drama series The Crown (2016–2017) catapulted her to global fame, earning her the British Academy Television Award for Best Supporting Actress.

Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm / Human Torch

The English actor Joseph Quinn is playing Johnny Storm / Human Torch in the film. Johnny Storm is a member of the Fantastic Four who can engulf himself in and control fire, and fly. He is Sue’s brother.

Joseph Quinn is best known for his performance as Eddie Munson in the fourth season of the Netflix series Stranger Things (2022).

Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm / The Thing

The American actor Ebon Moss-Bachrach is playing Ben Grimm / The Thing, in the film. Ben Grimm is a former astronaut and member of the Fantastic Four. He has superhuman strength and endurance since his skin has been changed into a covering of orange rock.

American actor Ebon Moss-Bachrach is best known for playing restaurant manager Richie Jerimovich in the comedy-drama series The Bear (2022–present). For this role, he received two nominations for Golden Globe Awards and two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.

Ralph Ineson as Galactus

The English actor and narrator Ralph Ineson is playing Galactus in the film. Galactus is a massive cosmic being who consumes the life force of planets. He is the main antagonist in the movie.

Ralph Michael Ineson is a narrator and actor who is 6 feet 3 inches tall with a Yorkshire accent and a distinctly deep voice.

Julia Garner as Shalla-Bal / Silver Surfer

The American actress Julia Garner is playing Shalla-Bal / Silver Surfer, in the film. Galactus's metallic-skinned herald, Shalla-Bal, rides a surfboard-like vessel through space.

Julia Garner became popular for her role as Ruth Langmore in the Netflix criminal drama series Ozark (2017–2022). She won three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series and a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance.

Additional cast of Fantastic Four: First Steps

Given below is a list of additional cast and characters in the film:

• Paul Walter Hauser

• John Malkovich

• Natasha Lyonne

• Sarah Niles

• Robert Downey Jr. as Victor von Doom / Doctor Doom

• H.E.R.B.I.E

• Mole Man