Marvel’s first family takes center stage as the highly anticipated teaser trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps is officially revealed. However, audience reactions to the voice of the Thing have sparked disappointment and debate among fans.
Directed by Matt Shakman, The Fantastic Four: First Steps is set to debut in theaters worldwide on July 25, 2025. The film features a star-studded cast, including Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby as Susan Storm, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as the Thing, and Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm.
Fans Express Discontent Over the Thing’s Voice and Design in Trailer
The first teaser trailer offers a captivating 1-minute and 37-second glimpse of the beloved superheroes with a nostalgic flair. Despite the overall excitement, many fans have voiced their disapproval regarding the Thing’s voice.
Following the teaser’s release, viewers took to social media to express mixed feelings. One user noted the Thing’s design, commenting positively but also mentioning, “the animation is weird tho,” and wished for a deeper vocal performance.
Another fan echoed these sentiments, stating, “Design is great, kinda wanted a little deeper on the voice. Just me.” Such critiques have prompted calls for improvements in the CGI rendering of the character. One user urged the team to “really tweak and polish” the CGI before the film’s release.
Many fans are surprised that the voice for the Thing remains unchanged, with one commenting, “They didn’t change the voice for The Thing? Wow lol.” The chorus of criticism continues as others describe the Thing’s voice as “weird,” emphasizing that it lacks the expected graveliness.
As the release date approaches, expectations remain high for adjustments to satisfy eager Marvel enthusiasts.
