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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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Adam Nayman Sight & Sound Nov 4
There’s so much pleasure in watching this iteration of the Four quietly run a tight ship as the self-selecting protectors of their home Earth 828 that it’s a drag when they have to get serious and level up their efforts. Go to Full Review Peter Travers The Travers Take Oct 31
2.5/4
The first three FFs fell so hard on their fat ones that “First Steps” wins best in show by default. Go to Full Review Wendy Ide Observer (UK) Oct 7
First Steps is a standalone picture with no links -- as yet -- to the wider Marvel landscape, and it works relatively well, not least because of the peppy, 60s-style, retro-futurist design choices. Go to Full Review Víctor López G. Espinof 6d
Another example of how Marvel can do things right when it wants to — though, unfortunately, only halfway. Go to Full Review Sean Fallon Film Inquiry Jan 14
A wonderful addition to the MCU and the superhero canon, The Fantastic Four: First Steps is a breath of fresh air in the genre while also being unique in how much it enjoys being a superhero movie.  Go to Full Review David Hogan hoganreviews.co.uk Jan 10
4/5
Fantastic Four: First Steps is a fun film, full of comic-accurate nonsense and retro-futuristic visuals mixed with a cast that all play their roles really well. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Frank Jan 18 Meh. Galactus was underwhelming. See more jillian fraley Jan 16 loved the space visuals in this one See more Salene Jan 15 It’s Fantastic! Loved it ! See more Claire Jan 13 Saw it TWICE! Loved so much. Recommended to friends. Grew up watching marvel and it feels like we’re back with this one. See more Devin S Jan 10 I Loved the Storyline more than anything..I wanted to see a little more action tho. See more GUERRILLA X Jan 7 It was FANTASTIC!!!! Lol See more Read all reviews
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Matt Shakman

Director

Pedro Pascal

Reed Richards

Vanessa Kirby

Sue Storm

Ebon Moss-Bachrach

Ben Grimm

Joseph Quinn

Johnny Storm

Ralph Ineson

Galactus

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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
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 23, 2025
Box Office (Gross USA)
$274.3M
Runtime
1h 54m
Sound Mix
Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio
Digital 2.39:1
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