Curious about the Marvel Easter eggs in The Fantastic Four: First Steps final trailer? Marvel reintroduces its First Family in a new timeline filled with comic nods, alternate realities, and cosmic threats tied to the Multiverse Saga.
Here’s a breakdown of every major reveal and Marvel connection in the final trailer.
List of all major Marvel Easter eggs and reveals in Fantastic Four’s final trailer
Alternate 1960s Universe
The trailer confirms the Fantastic Four exist in a retrofuturistic 1960s universe, separate from Earth-616. Matt Shakman reportedly said this universe only has one superhero team, allowing for period-specific storytelling and designs inspired by The Jetsons.
Ed Sullivan Show Parody
The trailer opens with a scene that recreates The Beatles’ 1964 debut on The Ed Sullivan Show. The fictional “Ted Gilbert Show” introduces the team as celebrities, while fans wave “4” flags in the crowd.
Mole Man and Giganto
The trailer hints at Mole Man as an early villain. A shot shows the team fighting Giganto, a creature linked to Mole Man, suggesting he may appear early in the film. Rumors suggest John Malkovich plays Mole Man.
The Thing’s Beard and Clobberin’ Time Gag
The Thing sports a rocky beard in later scenes, hinting at a time jump. He also avoids saying “It’s Clobberin’ Time,” a line from his cartoon counterpart that Johnny keeps teasing him about. The trailer ends with Ben about to say it mid-battle.
Galactus’ Arrival
Galactus’ ship looms over Earth and lands on the Moon. The trailer mirrors the moon landing, showing the Fantastic Four, including Johnny, as the first humans to leave a “4” imprint on the lunar surface.
Herbie the Robot
The trailer shows Herbie, the team’s robotic assistant. The 1978 cartoon originally introduced him as a replacement for the Human Torch. The filmmakers used practical puppets and enhanced them with CGI.
Franklin Richards Tease
Sue appears pregnant, and later, a baby is shown in a crib. This references Franklin Richards, the couple’s son in comics, who becomes a powerful reality-warping mutant.
Retro Branding and Cameos
The trailer shows Johnny Storm endorsing futuristic Coppertone ads and Reed’s influence on city tech. Yancy Street, Kirby nods (e.g., King Dry Cleaners), and references to the Silver Age are also present.
Multiversal Travel and Council of Reeds
Reed mentions “fixing everything” while building a multiversal bridge. The trailer hints the team visits alternate Earths to stop Galactus, possibly encountering the Council of Reeds, variants of Reed who exist across the multiverse. It also shows Reed in Paris with a device that may be built to stop Galactus, confirming he relies on intellect, not force, in the fight to save Earth.
