Fantastic Four Film Earns $500M Globally Featuring Galactus' Death Star-Like Arrival

Newly released concept art from The Fantastic Four: First Steps reveals Galactus making a dramatic, Death Star-inspired entrance on Earth-828 with an imposing landing ship designed by Thomas du Crest and Ryan Meinerding. The film, which debuted in July 2025 and grossed over $500 million globally, shows Ralph Ineson’s Galactus attempting to take Franklin Richards and facing off against the Fantastic Four. Fans praised the scale and design, appreciating the blend of H.R. Giger’s machine style with Jack Kirby’s classic comic aesthetics. Despite Galactus' brief screen time, these unused design ideas highlight a more terrifying and larger presence than what appeared in the final cut, with the villain being banished to another part of the universe by the film’s end. Behind-the-scenes photos reveal the use of large practical sets, including Galactus’ massive Worldship, emphasizing Marvel Studios’ commitment to tangible visuals over CGI-heavy scenes. The film’s success and unique visual approach mark it as a strong entry in the MCU, with speculation about Galactus’ possible return in future storylines like Avengers: Secret Wars.