Marvel Studios’ Fantastic Four will have Galactus as the main antagonist

A new report claims that Galactus will be the main villain of the Fantastic Four, while the Silver Surfer will have a supporting role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film.

Galactus and the Silver Surfer in the MCU

New information related to the MCU’s most anticipated projects comes from Jeff Snyder. The journalist stated that he does not have specific details about the film’s story, but he thinks that they may have taken it as a starting point to create the “Galactos Trilogy”. A Family of Heroes (concluded in Fantastic Four #50 in 1966).

According to Snyder, Galactus will be the central antagonist of the film and Marvel Studios is looking for Javier Bardem for the role. However, he still doesn’t know who is being sought out to play the Silver Surfer. Finally, Sneider suggests that Doctor Doom will appear in the film, albeit in the final episode, or possibly in a post-credits scene.

Fantastic Four hits theaters on July 25, 2025.