The Fantastic 4: First Steps (2025) - Quotes

Introducing H.E.R.B.I.E. to the Team

Taglines: Introducing H.E.R.B.I.E.

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Embracing Identity as The Thing

Taglines: Ben Grimm is The Thing.

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Embracing the Flame Within

Taglines: Johnny Storm is Human Torch.

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Embracing the power of invisibility

Taglines: Sue Storm is Invisible Woman.

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Embracing the Power of Elasticity

Taglines: Reed Richards is Mister Fantastic.

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Introducing the Fantastic Four Family Dynamics

Taglines: Meet the family.

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Prepare for Launch with the Fantastic Four

Taglines: Prepare 4 launch.

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A Playful Exchange on Time

Human Torch: What time is it, Ben?

Thing: No.

Human Torch: What time is it, Ben?!

Thing: No, Johnny.

Human Torch: Say it!

Thing: I don’t wanna!

Human Torch: SAY IIIIIITTTT!

Thing: IT'S CLOBBERIN TIMMMMMMEEEEEEEE!!

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A Dire Warning for Earth's Protectors

Silver Surfer: Are you the protectors of this world?

Invisible Woman: Yes, we are.

Silver Surfer: Your planet is now marked for death.

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The Burden of Cosmic Power

Galan / Galactus: He possesses the Power Cosmic, and he will inherit this cursed throne.

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A Reflection on Transformation and Hunger

Galan / Galactus: I was once little like you. Billions of years ago. A man from another world. Before this relentless, eternal hunger.

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Perception of Humanity by a Cosmic Being

Galan / Galactus: Clever, little bugs.

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The Meaning of Sacrifice and Legacy

Shalla-Bal / Silver Surfer: It's a blessing. It means "Die with yours".

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The Coming of Galactus and Its Consequences

Shalla-Bal / Silver Surfer: Your world will be consumed by the Devourer. There is nothing you can do to stop him. For he is a universal force, as essential as the stars. Hold your loved ones close and speak to words you’ve been afraid. Use this time to rejoice and celebrate for your time is short. I herald his beginning. I herald your end. I herald... Galactus.

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Ben Grimm's Culinary Experiment with H.E.R.B.I.E.

Ben Grimm / The Thing: [tastes the sauce with his pinkie finger; claps his hand; chuckles] H.E.R.B.I.E., how's that sauce coming? Yeah, I'll be the judge of that. Okay. Okay! Is this guy good or what? I want to add a couple cloves of garlic, not because it's not delicious. I just want to add a little bit of zip, okay?

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Confidence in Appearance

Ben Grimm / The Thing: Yeah. Best looking, he means.

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Uncle Johnny's Love for Franklin

Johnny Storm / Human Torch: Tell Franklin Uncle Johnny loves him.

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A Lighthearted Take on Family Dynamics

Johnny Storm / Human Torch: You're gonna be the best mom in the world. And you are gonna be the best dad, just kidding, you are out of your depth. We are gonna be the best uncles ever.

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Unity in Adversity: A Family's Resolve

Sue Storm / Invisible Woman: I'm not giving up. We will face this together. We will fight it together... as a family.

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A Mother's Unconditional Love and Sacrifice

Sue Storm / Invisible Woman: My mother used to say, "mother would move heaven and earth for her child".

Facing Challenges Together as a Family

Sue Storm / Invisible Woman: Ben has always been a rock. Johnny is... Johnny. And I am right here. Whatever life throws at us, we'll face it together, as a family.

Commitment to Protection

Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic: We will protect you.

Family Dinner Tradition Emphasized by Mister Fantastic

Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic: We make a point to do family dinner every week. Sunday at seven on the dot. No matter what, we're all here.

Negotiation Outcomes with Galactus Explored

Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic: We attempted to negotiate, but Galactus... he asked too high a price.

A Playful Remark on Being Overextended

Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic: I'd shake, but I'm stretched thin at the moment.

Confidence in Pilot Skills

Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic: The best pilot in the world, right here.

Accountability for Actions in Space Exploration

Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic: It's my fault. I stretched the bounds of space, and they heard.

Transformation Before Our First Adventure

Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic: Before we went up the first time, you couldn't turn invisible, Ben wasn't a rock, and Johnny never caught fire.

Exploring Parallel Dimensions and Explosive Outcomes

Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic: [sees his students are bored] This equation not only confirms alternate dimensions, it suggests that parallel Earths exist on different dimensional planes... Who wants to see a big explosion?