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Subscribe from just £3 Takes you closer to the games, movies and TV you love Try a single issue or save on a subscription Issues delivered straight to your door or device From£9.99Subscribe now Best Netflix Movies Best movies on Disney Plus Movie Release Dates Best Netflix Shows Recommended reading Marvel Movies Almost 20 years after Rise of the Silver Surfer's infamous gas cloud, one of the best things about The Fantastic Four: First Steps is that it finally does Galactus justice Marvel Movies Fantastic Four co-writer tried to have "a classic Galactus" as the "big bad" in the 2015 Marvel movie, but "internal push back" stopped it Marvel Movies New Fantastic Four clip reveals the Silver Surfer's chilling introduction of Galactus: "Your planet is now marked for death" Marvel Movies The Fantastic Four: First Steps has fully revealed its Galactus thanks to a massive new action figure Marvel Movies Galactus actor Ralph Ineson reveals the impressive practical costume he wore for The Fantastic Four: First Steps, but the wholesome story behind his homemade version might be even better Marvel Movies Fantastic Four producer teases the new Marvel movie's villain and says Galactus is "the most epic of the most epic that you can imagine" Marvel Movies Fantastic Four's Galactus actor went method for his Marvel role – by visiting tall buildings Entertainment Action Movies Marvel Movies Fantastic Four: First Steps New MCU Galactus concept art reveals that the terrifying Fantastic Four: First Steps character was comic accurate from the start, and I couldn't love it more George Marston 28 July 2025 Marvel Studios has revealed the incredibly comic accurate concept art for Galactus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Marvel Comics) The original MCU concept art for The Fantastic Four: First Steps villain Galactus has been revealed by its artist, Ryan Meinerding in an interview with Variety about his process in coming up with the designs. The newly unveiled art makes it clear that the MCU Galactus was always planned to be comic accurate from the start - something I truly appreciate - and that it the design specifically aims at capturing the legendary Jack Kirby's all-time-great art. Check it out: Concept art for Galactus in ‘THE FANTASTIC FOUR’(Source: https://t.co/7TAFOEtCZ2) pic.twitter.com/zigrVcXpw1July 28, 2025 "There was a lot of work on Galactus, trying to figure out the appropriate scale and how he's going to be experienced for the first time, and we did key frames surrounding that. But Galactus was a complete joy to work on," Meinerding, who is creative director and head of visual development at Marvel Studios as well as a character designer. You may like Almost 20 years after Rise of the Silver Surfer's infamous gas cloud, one of the best things about The Fantastic Four: First Steps is that it finally does Galactus justice Fantastic Four co-writer tried to have "a classic Galactus" as the "big bad" in the 2015 Marvel movie, but "internal push back" stopped it New Fantastic Four clip reveals the Silver Surfer's chilling introduction of Galactus: "Your planet is now marked for death" "He was challenging to try to get as much detail on. He was meant to be one of those cosmic characters that you almost can't fully appreciate how big he is. We also stayed close to the Kirby design. So I'd say that out of the designs I worked on, Galactus and The Thing are probably two of the most Kirby-inspired characters I've ever been able to work on." The film's fidelity to the fantastic sci-fi visuals of Jack Kirby, who created the entire visual language of the Fantastic Four (and revolutionized comic art in the process), is one of the best things about it. I felt the sense of charming awe and cosmic wonder that the comics bring conveyed on the big screen in a way I didn't think was quite possible. And as it turns out, Meinerding's beautifully faithful concept art is a big part of that success. The Fantastic Four: First Steps is now in theaters, kicking off Marvel Phase 6. For more, check out our guides to upcoming Marvel movies and shows and how to watch the Marvel movies in order. Sign up for the Total Film Newsletter Bringing all the latest movie news, features, and reviews to your inbox Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. See more Movies News Marvel Studios George Marston Social Links Navigation I've been Newsarama's resident Marvel Comics expert and general comic book historian since 2011. I've also been the on-site reporter at most major comic conventions such as Comic-Con International: San Diego, New York Comic Con, and C2E2. Outside of comic journalism, I am the artist of many weird pictures, and the guitarist of many heavy riffs. (They/Them) You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name. Almost 20 years after Rise of the Silver Surfer's infamous gas cloud, one of the best things about The Fantastic Four: First Steps is that it finally does Galactus justice Fantastic Four co-writer tried to have "a classic Galactus" as the "big bad" in the 2015 Marvel movie, but "internal push back" stopped it New Fantastic Four clip reveals the Silver Surfer's chilling introduction of Galactus: "Your planet is now marked for death" The Fantastic Four: First Steps has fully revealed its Galactus thanks to a massive new action figure Galactus actor Ralph Ineson reveals the impressive practical costume he wore for The Fantastic Four: First Steps, but the wholesome story behind his homemade version might be even better Fantastic Four producer teases the new Marvel movie's villain and says Galactus is "the most epic of the most epic that you can imagine" Latest in Marvel Movies Spider-Man: Brand New Day set photos seem to confirm the Marvel movie will be set over a year before Avengers: Doomsday Galactus actor Ralph Ineson reveals the impressive practical costume he wore for The Fantastic Four: First Steps, but the wholesome story behind his homemade version might be even better Natasha Lyonne's criminally underused Fantastic Four character is a wholesome tribute to Marvel legend Jack Kirby Fantastic Four originally began with a James Bond-style opening, but the director explains why he pushed the "magic" idea into the cosmic second act Fantastic Four doesn't quite beat Superman at the box office in its opening weekend, but the Marvel movie is doing better internationally than its DC counterpart Pedro Pascal says he's "being honest" when he denies that his Fantastic Four character Reed Richards will lead the Avengers in Doomsday: "I'm not even trying to avoid spoilers" Latest in News Spider-Man: Brand New Day set photos seem to confirm the Marvel movie will be set over a year before Avengers: Doomsday Wuchang: Fallen Feathers reaches holy land of "Mixed" 40% positive Steam reviews after emergency patches, and like every other modern Soulslike, the devs are also targeting "difficulty levels and boss encounters" "Just imagine losing 7 months of my progress": 292 hours deep, World of Warcraft Classic sicko wonders "what am I doing with my life" as their naked solo hardcore character hits level 55 by punching everything to death "Baffling and sad at the same time": The latest Oblivion Remastered patch was supposed to improve performance, but testing finds reality doesn't match the patch notes Hollow Knight "was so underpriced" that a fellow Metroidvania dev was nervous to go higher than $15 and bought Team Cherry's masterpiece "multiple times because I'm just like, take my money, please" Galactus actor Ralph Ineson reveals the impressive practical costume he wore for The Fantastic Four: First Steps, but the wholesome story behind his homemade version might be even better GAME REVIEWS MOVIE REVIEWS Tales of the Shire review: "As a long-time Tolkien fan, I'm both pleasantly surprised and slightly frustrated at what should've been my dream Lord of the Rings game" Wheel World review: "By merging Burnout Paradise and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild with pedal power, Wheel World arrives somewhere unusual and worth visiting" Wuchang: Fallen Feathers review: "Flashy combos are impressive, but boss battle frustrations get in the way of me actually using them" Donkey Kong Bananza review: "Destruction isn't just a flashy gimmick for the Minecraft generation, it's one of the best inventions Nintendo has had in years" Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 review: "A nostalgic, must-play hit for fans" The Fantastic Four: First Steps review: "An occasionally thrilling heroic adventure that sits safely within a B-tier MCU range" Superman review: "A triumphant reinvention and a promising start for the DCU" Jurassic World Rebirth Review: "An unscary sequel that needed a little more time in amber" M3GAN 2.0 review: "A bold sequel with a slightly underwhelming conclusion" 28 Years Later Review: "Enough terror, splatter and suspense to satisfy” Squid Game season 3 review: "A staggeringly excellent final season wraps up one of the greatest Netflix shows ever" Ironheart review: "A relic of Marvel's content-at-all-costs era" Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3 review: "The show's most assured run of episodes to date" Doctor Who season 2, episode 8 spoiler review: 'The Reality War' is "a mix of the good, the bad, and the truly baffling" Doctor Who season 2, episode 7 spoiler review: 'Wish World' is "an exciting and ambitious" start to the season finale, with hints of WandaVision GamesRadar+ is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. 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