It looks like 2025 will be the year of Marvel’s big return, and with the release of the first trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps, fans are more excited than ever.
10 Most Exciting Easter Eggs in The Fantastic Four: First Steps
As we love diving into every detail, we took it upon ourselves to hunt down a few Easter eggs that may have slipped under the radar in the trailer.
1. Baxter Building
The trailer gives us our first look at the iconic Baxter Building, the Fantastic Four’s headquarters since Fantastic Four #3 (1962). This version of the movie will adopt a retro-futuristic aesthetic, taking place in an alternate version of the ’60s with far more advanced technology.
2. Fantasticar
The legendary flying car briefly cruises the streets of Manhattan. Though it’s still grounded in this scene, it was teased at Comic-Con 2024 that we’ll soon see it soaring through the skies.
3. Galactus and Silver Surfer
If you look closely, you can spot the silhouette of Galactus looming over New York, though his role in the story is still under wraps. Additionally, rumors suggest that this version of the Silver Surfer will be female, yet she hasn’t appeared in any trailers yet.
4. Future Foundation
A nod to the Future Foundation, the organization founded by Reed Richards in Fantastic Four #579 (2010), makes an appearance. In the comics, the Future Foundation became a key player after the supposed death of the Human Torch and was instrumental in exploring the multiverse.
5. HERBIE
Reed Richards’ robot creation, HERBIE, also gets a cameo. Originally debuting in Fantastic Four #209 (1979), HERBIE first appeared in the ’70s animated series, where he replaced the Human Torch due to rights issues.
6. Ivan Kragoff
While nothing’s official yet, several insiders are reporting that John Malkovich will portray Ivan Kragoff, a scientist-villain who first appeared in Fantastic Four #13 (1963).
7. Rocket Launch
A scene in the trailer hints at the iconic rocket launch that exposes the team to cosmic radiation, granting them their powers—a pivotal moment in the Fantastic Four’s origin story.
8. Retro-futuristic New York
The city’s design in the film is inspired by the original ’60s comics, featuring a style reminiscent of Jack Kirby’s vision. Notably, the Mole Man’s lair stays true to its early appearances. It’s possible we’ll see how this retro-futuristic world collides with the MCU we know, potentially leading into Avengers: Doomsday.
9. Reed’s Visions
In one scene, Reed Richards appears to have a vision of the Fantastic Four in action, which could be a nod to his ability to foresee events across the multiverse. This has sparked speculation about the possible appearance of the Council of Reeds, an organization made up of various versions of Reed Richards from different realities.
10. The Fantastic Four Symbol
The trailer closes with Johnny Storm drawing the iconic symbol of the Fantastic Four in the sky. This image is a direct homage to both the comics and previous film adaptations.
The excitement for The Fantastic Four: First Steps has just begun, and if the trailer is any indication, there’s plenty more to come. Did you spot any other Easter eggs?
This articule was originally written by Alan Cruz in Cultura Colectiva.
