The theatrical merch game has hit new heights with a massive Galactus popcorn bucket for The Fantastic Four: First Steps that’s 20 inches wide and 17.5 inches tall. It’s glorious. Whether you’re there for the movie or just to flex your snack setup, this thing is going to turn heads in your theater lobby like a celestial being demanding tribute in buttery kernels.
The collection also includes a H.E.R.B.I.E. popcorn-and-drink combo container, there’s even a Fantasticar-shaped popcorn holder because apparently, it’s not enough to just eat your popcorn. You have to do it in style.
Co-producer Grant Curtis Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige’s ambitions for the Fantastic Four, Syaing:
“Kevin [Feige] more than anyone really wanted to continue to do those characters justice and put them on the Mount Rushmore of the MCU that they’ve never been on,” Curtis explained. “It goes back to what I just said. The only way you can do that is to take off any handcuffs.”
He continued:
“That’s also kind of what we all do for a living, is try to tell the biggest, coolest narrative possible on a fiscally responsible scale. And we’ve been able to do that.”
“Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, The Fantastic Four: First Steps introduces Marvel’s First Family—Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic, Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Johnny Storm/Human Torch, and Ben Grimm/The Thing—as they face their most daunting challenge yet.
“Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, they must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer (Julia Garner). And if Galactus’ plan to devour the entire planet and everyone on it weren’t bad enough, it suddenly gets very personal.”
Directed by WandaVision’s Matt Shakman, the film boasts a high-profile cast led by Pedro Pascal (Reed), Vanessa Kirby (Sue), Joseph Quinn (Johnny), and Ebon Moss-Bachrach (Ben), with a supporting lineup that includes John Malkovich, Natasha Lyonne, Paul Walter Hauser, and Sarah Niles in yet-to-be-revealed roles.
The script was originally written by Jeff Kaplan and Ian Springer, it was revised by Cameron Squires and Avatar: The Way of Water co-writer Josh Friedman, with Eric Pearson (Thor: Ragnarok, Black Widow) giving it the final pass.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps in theaters on July 25, 2025.
Until then, you’ll find us camping outside the concession stand, measuring our shelves to see if Galactus will fit.
