Fantastic Four 2025: Giganto Revealed!

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The upcoming movie “Marvel’s Fantastic Four: First Steps” has given us a thrilling peek at its fourth main adversary, ramping up the anticipation for the 2025 film. With the Marvel Cinematic Universe gearing up to present its take on Marvel’s original family, fans have been on tenterhooks for actor announcements, plot tidbits, and most importantly, who the superheroes will face off against in this new adventure.

An advertisement unveiling The Fantastic Four: First Steps has announced that the infamous Marvel antagonist, Giganto, will make an appearance. The commercial, collaboratively produced by Little Caesars, portrays this colossal monster bursting from the street and snatching a worker carrying pizzas. However, just in time, the Fantastic Four arrive with their Fantasticar to rescue the day!

The exciting blend, showcasing a unique “One for All Fantastic Four” pizza deal, gives viewers an initial glimpse of Giganto being active. This monster’s appearance increases the number of antagonists expected in the movie, set to premiere in theaters on July 25th.

The Fantastic Four: Initial Journey

The cast includes Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/Human Torch, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing. New scenes reveal the arrival of baby Franklin Richards, a powerful child born to Sue and Reed, implying either a quick pregnancy or a time leap. This could suggest his pivotal role in manipulating reality within the storyline. Leading the way is Ralph Ineson’s massive Galactus, an immense, cosmic deity who presents the team with their most formidable adversary yet.

The Fantastic Four’s Confirmed Villains

Galactus

In the movie titled “The Fantastic Four: First Steps“, Galactus serves as the main and most fearsome adversary. Portrayed by Ralph Ineson, this immense cosmic entity isn’t simply a villain; he’s a natural disaster, infamously known in Marvel comics as the World Devourer. As per director Matt Shakman, Galactus will be presented ominously, with Mr. Fantastic discovering that an entire star system (Proxima Delphi) has mysteriously disappeared. This eerie revelation serves as a chilling precursor, propelling the team towards a confrontation with the cosmic titan.

Giganto

The giant, terrifying subterranean beast from Marvel’s early days, known as Giganto, could be one of the threats introduced at the beginning of the film or might even appear in a flashback scene. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, Giganto first appeared on the cover of Fantastic Four #1, which makes it a nice tribute to the team’s comic book history.

In issue #1 of the companion comic “Fantastic Four: First Steps,” the character was recently given a fresh interpretation. This comic depicts the team’s initial public fight, an event that echoes the famous cover, as a tribute to its iconic status.

Towering above others with colossal strength, stamina, and the ability to burrow through solid ground, Giganto’s intimidating physique presents a formidable challenge that only a handful of heroes could potentially tackle. Nevertheless, it’s anticipated that his screen time in the movie will be limited.

Here’s the video below where you can watch the entire scene featuring the monstrous antagonist from the Little Caesars’ joint promotion ad, titled “First Steps“:

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Mole Man

In the upcoming movie “Fantastic Four: First Steps,” it’s been officially confirmed that the classic villain Mole Man will make an appearance. This was hinted at during a recent convention by actor Joseph Quinn, who portrays Johnny Storm, although the actor chosen to play Mole Man has not been disclosed yet. Some speculate that the enigmatic role taken on by Paul Walter Hauser, who’s confirmed for a mysterious part in “First Steps,” could potentially be Mole Man’s part.

In the comic books, the character known as Mole Man is actually Harvey Rupert Elder – a genius in nuclear engineering, but one who was shunned by society. He eventually uncovers an underworld realm called Subterrania and gains control over its inhabitants, the Moloids.

Harvey Rupert Elder, once a brilliant yet overlooked nuclear engineer, is the Mole Man in comics. He finds himself ruling over the Moloids after unearthing an underground world called Subterrania.

Red Ghost

It has been speculated that John Malkovich will portray Ivan Kragoff, who goes by the alias Red Ghost and was once a Soviet scientist driven mad by his desire to replicate the cosmic abilities of the Fantastic Four. This character’s comic book backstory is deeply connected to the political tensions of the 1960s Cold War era, which makes him an excellent fit for the movie’s blend of retro and futuristic elements.

If Malkovich is truly portraying Red Ghost, it leads us to ponder if his characterization will stick with the famous Super-Apes or offer a more realistic reinterpretation. Regardless, his scientific rivalry and ideological clash with Reed Richards could generate an intriguing subplot.

BONUS: Silver Surfer

In the film “First Steps,” Julia Garner takes on the role of Shalla-Bal, a 2025 interpretation of Silver Surfer through motion capture. Although Silver Surfer is not traditionally an outright villain in the comics, she frequently acts as a messenger for Galactus, warning planets of their impending doom and delivering his destructive judgments. This makes her character morally complex.

In the initial clips, she can be seen casually tossing Johnny Storm around as if he were a doll, clearly exhibiting immense strength. However, her character seems to embody a messenger of the cosmos rather than a straightforward villain. Unlike Galactus, who aims to devour planets, Silver Surfer’s objective follows his cosmic ethos, making it unclear whether she is an adversary to the heroes or serves a greater purpose.

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2025-06-17 21:04