Look out Superman and Krypto, The Fantastic Four: First Steps has its own adorable dog

Ben Grimm petting a dog in The Fantastic Four: First Steps
(Image credit: Marvel Studios)

The Fantastic Four: First Steps is the next big superhero epic of the summer, and it's got a new trailer that promises the unique viewing experience of seeing the movie in "Fantastivision." What's Fantastivision? Judging by the new clip, it's making everything look like 1965. In other words, it's more of a vibes-based catchphrase than some actual special film experience.

That said, the new trailer shows off all manner of fun FF bits, even referring to the team as "Marvel's First Family," their comic book nickname. We get a look at HERBIE babysitting little Franklin, more of Sue and Reed's powers, Johnny being a heart-throb, Silver Surfer riding the spaceways, and of course, Ben Grimm bonding with an adorable dog.

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While we're not sure if the pup is just there for one scene to watch him tow in a ship, The Thing actually does have a dog in comics. She's a recent addition to the family, having been adopted by Ben Grimm and his family just a couple years ago.

She's a sweet little terrier named Princess, and while she doesn't have super powers like Krypto, she's part of the long tradition of superheroes and their pets. Maybe Ben will wind up adopting the dog in the movie. After all, if you're trying to win over an audience, what goes better together than dogs and babies?

Fantastic Four #11 interior art

(Image credit: Marvel Comics)

The Fantastic Four: First Steps hits theaters on July 25. For more, check out our guides to upcoming Marvel movies and shows and how to watch the Marvel movies in order. And while you're at it, check out the best Fantastic Four comics to read before the movie.

George Marston

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)

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