First Steps' Galactus finally stands fully revealed thanks to a jaw-dropping new Hot Toys figure that's appropriately giant-sized. Behold the Devourer of Worlds in all his glory

Ralph Ineson, who plays Galactus in the upcoming MCU feature The Fantastic Four: First Steps, explained how he prepared for the role of the immensely powerful cosmic being. The movie will mark Galactus’ second live-action cinematic appearance after 2007’s Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer,

Speaking with Variety about Malkovich's scenes being cut from the film, director Matt Shakman noted that the two-time Academy Award nominee “was brilliant in it and gave it his all" as baddie Ivan Kragoff/Red Ghost. But at the end of the day, “There were a lot of things that ultimately ended up hitting the cutting room floor,” said Shakman, 49.

Months of speculation over John Malkovich’s “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” character were done in vain. TheWrap has learned Malkovich has been cut from “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” less than two weeks ahead of the film’s July 25 release.

Despite being playing a prominent villain from Marvel's comics, the 71-year-old Oscar nominee was left on the cutting room floor.