Recently, a new image of Ralph Eneson as Galactus in The Fantastic Four: First Steps was released, giving fans the first clear look at the newest Marvel Cinematic Universe villain. Releasing on July 25, 2025, the film also stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Joseph Quinn, Natasha Lyonne, and John Malkovich. Set in a retrofuturistic alternate universe, its plot revolves around the titular Fantastic Four protecting their world from Galactus after the Silver Surfer heralds his arrival.

First look at Galactus in ‘The Fantastic Four: First STEPS’In theaters on July 25. pic.twitter.com/4G30sXDV8V— Fantastic Four Updates (@F4Update) May 18, 2025

Galactus previously "appeared" in 2007's Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, but this version was not comic-accurate, being basically a giant cloud. This decision did not land well with fans or critics, and almost 20 years have passed since the character's film debut. Now, the MCU is...