The Fantastic Four: First Steps

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Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel Studios' "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" introduces Marvel's First Family--Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm/Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby), Johnny Storm/Human Torch (Joseph Quinn) and Ben Grimm/The Thing (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) as they face their most daunting challenge yet. Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, they must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer (Julia Garner). And if Galactus' plan to devour the entire planet and everyone on it weren't bad enough, it suddenly gets very personal.

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Benefitting from rock-solid cast chemistry and clad in appealingly retro 1960s design, this crack at The Fantastic Four does Marvel's First Family justice.

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The Fantastic Four takes the world by Storm, Thing, Reed, Johnny and baby, forging a new path for this bespoke family that, with these First Steps, leaps into cosmic action with retro-futuristic verve.

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Sergio Burstein

Los Angeles Times

For now, let's enjoy what this efficient commercial product has to offer, which surprisingly lasts less than two hours... [Full review in Spanish]

Aug 11, 2025

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Mark Kermode

Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube)

Even if you don't like the film, it is absolutely worth it for the furniture.

Aug 6, 2025

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Philip De Semlyen

Time Out

First, the good news: you can take your seat for this semi-standalone Marvel blockbuster and enjoy the zippy action and affectionate banter of its charismatic cast without the nagging concern that you haven’t seen 17 or so other films first.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 6, 2025

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Matthew Bond

Daily Mail (UK)

What ensues is funny, cleverly constructed and even quite moving.

Rated: 5/5

Aug 11, 2025

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Brian Viner

Daily Mail (UK)

It’s a relentlessly daft movie but never less than engaging, and infinitely better than the botched 2015 reboot Fantastic Four.

Rated: 5/5

Aug 11, 2025

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JD Duran

InSession Film

There’s an image with Sue Storm at the end that is one of the most affecting in all of the MCU for my money.

Rated: B

Aug 11, 2025

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Matt

Idk usually with Marvel you can feel the urgency and care/toll it puts on the characters and I didn’t feel that with this expect the end with sue.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

08/12/25

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Whitney H

This movie was super fun, all scenes actually felt relevant and progressed the story, the acting was good, and I enjoyed the visual effects. All in all a really refreshing take on a marvel movie!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/12/25

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Michael L

Good story although the main plot should not have been revealed in the last trailer for the movie. I loved the family theme and the bond that was well developed during the film. The CGI was lacking though and definitely didn't think Mr. Fantastic was portrayed fully with his powers but Sue was great and proved nothing can stop a mother's fury!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/12/25

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Daniel B

It was okay, nothing too special - typical superhero movie plot template.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/11/25

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Alex

A surprisingly powerful and emotional story, with a fresh setting that MCU-fatigued fans will likely enjoy. Great performances and character writing, though a little cheesy

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/11/25

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Eric O

I look at this movie as a necessary part for the bigger story yet to come. But that being said as a stand alone Marvel movie I thought that the actor for Reed and Sue could have been cast better. I never felt any emotion in their scenes. And I think they said to much about Franklin, a little more mystery would have added more of an edge.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/11/25

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Synopsis

Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel Studios' "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" introduces Marvel's First Family--Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm/Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby), Johnny Storm/Human Torch (Joseph Quinn) and Ben Grimm/The Thing (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) as they face their most daunting challenge yet. Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, they must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer (Julia Garner). And if Galactus' plan to devour the entire planet and everyone on it weren't bad enough, it suddenly gets very personal.

Director: Matt Shakman
Producer: Kevin Feige
Screenwriter: Peter Cameron
Distributor: Walt Disney Pictures
Production Co: Marvel Studios
Rating: PG-13 (Some Language|Action/Violence)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 25, 2025, Wide
Box Office (Gross USA): $197.1M
Runtime: 1h 54m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1