Galactus' size is highly variable and depends on the context, as he is a cosmic entity capable of changing his size at will.
- Official Height: Galactus is often officially listed as about 28 feet 9 inches (approximately 8.76 meters) tall and weighing 18.2 tons. However, this is not fixed and can vary greatly depending on his energy level and the situation
- Comic Book Depictions: In Marvel comics, Galactus has appeared anywhere from roughly 30 feet tall to sizes much larger than skyscrapers. He can grow to be many times the size of Earth when consuming planets and shrinking himself to interact with others. His size fluctuates from city-sized to planet-sized, depending on his needs
- Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) Portrayal: In the upcoming Fantastic Four: First Steps trailers, Galactus is depicted at massive scales, initially appearing planet-sized with his shadow stretching miles, possibly around 12 miles (19 km) tall. He then shrinks gradually to city-sized and finally to about 1,000 feet (300 meters) tall to interact with humans. This final size is still enormous, towering over landmarks like the Statue of Liberty (305 ft / 93 m) by five to six times
- Summary of Size Range:
Context| Approximate Height
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Official comic listing| ~28 feet 9 inches (8.76 m)
Comic book variable| From ~30 feet to planet-sized
MCU largest form| Up to ~12 miles (19 km) tall
MCU shrunk form| ~1,000 feet (300 m) tall
In essence, Galactus' true size is not fixed but fluid, ranging from a few dozen feet to colossal cosmic proportions, depending on his power state and narrative needs
