The Fantastic 4: First Steps
(2025)
Overview
Against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel's First Family is forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, while defending Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer.
Director
Matt Shakman
Writers
Eric Pearson, Jeff Kaplan, Ian Springer, Kat Wood, Josh Friedman, Eric Pearson, Jeff Kaplan, Ian Springer
Top Billed
Pedro Pascal
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Reviews
Manuel São Bento
⭐ 7/10July 23, 2025
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://talkingfilms.net/the-fantastic-four-first-steps-review-marvels-first-family-finally-gets-the-film-it-deserves/
"The Fantastic Four: First Steps not only introduces a team with the potential to lead the MCU's new era, but also establishes its own distinct identity: heartfelt, visually striking, and emotionally grounded.
Between Michael Giacchino's chilling score and the immersive retro-futuristic aesthetic …
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JPV852
⭐ 8/10July 25, 2025
Fun sci-fi fantasy that features a solid cast, good visual effects and okay enough story. Not great but well worth the price of admission. That said, can't say I have a desire to revisit for a long while. **3.75/5**
Simon Foster
July 26, 2025
"Unlike the last dozen-or-so MCU plods, which turned derring-do comic book heroics into endurance tests, THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS spins a ripping yarn that soars not only on spectacle, but also smarts and sentiment..."
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CinemaSerf
⭐ 7/10July 26, 2025
Well good news, after ages and having given up trying “Sue” (Vanessa Kirby) and boffin “Reed” (Pedro Pascal) are going to have a bairn! This is great news for her brother “Johnny” (Joseph Quinn) and the stony fourth member of their gang “Ben” (Egon Moss-Bacharach). The news is greeted enthusiastically by their adoring fans too, but those celebrations are cut short when a mysterious woman descends from what looks like a meteor shower to forewarn t… read the rest.
Chris Sawin
⭐ 8/10July 26, 2025
Much of The Fantastic Four: First Steps is built around Reed Richards (Pedro Pascal) and Sue Storm (Vanessa Kirby) getting pregnant and having their child, Franklin. Everything seems to be built around baby proofing and preparing for someone new to enter their lives until The Silver Surfer (Julia Garner) arrives to let everyone know that an enormous cosmic being named Galactus plans to swing by and eat the entire planet.
The superhero film fe…
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abednegojs
July 29, 2025
I like drama, but i don't like action
dumasori
⭐ 7/10August 6, 2025
**Not bad!!**
Because of the crap Marvel has been pumping overt the last decade, I went to watch this movie with very low hopes.
It was a surprising experience that the movie turned out to be pretty OK. Storyline is not too complicated. It is a simple predictable story without too much twisted plots or surprises. Nonetheless, the storytelling is captivating and you don’t realize how the 1:30 hr passed. Acting is pretty decent, Pedro Pascal …
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Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots
August 9, 2025
There’s a distinctive charm to “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” a refreshing, visually inventive take on the MCU formula. Director Matt Shakman brings Marvel’s First Family into a retro-futuristic 1960s setting that makes the movie stand out from the typical summer superhero fare. Shakman delivers a world of bold colors, bubble-helmeted scientists, and sleek, sci-fi tech that’s unexpectedly delightful, if a bit slow moving.
Reed Richards (Pe…
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bloucks
⭐ 10/10October 8, 2025
Look I am a huge Marval Movie fan and I thought this movie was one of my favorite movies of 2025 and one of my favorite Marvel Movies ever!
Dr_Nostromo
⭐ 8/10November 8, 2025
80/100
Our 4 heroes must save the world from a being that eats planets. This was a really fun and nostalgic entry in the MCU lexicon. Taking place in the 60s in a different universe, it perfectly blends the 60s feel and aesthetics with advanced technology. The family dynamics were nicely presented with depth, heart and humor. The action is top notch and the special effects were awe inspiring in scale. Galactus made a great omnipotent being and…
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Jstewart2007
⭐ 8/10January 14, 2026
Easily the best Fantastic Four film, not that it’s a high bar. Fourth time was definitely the charm (not including the unreleased 90s film).
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Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$229,600,000
Revenue
$521,858,728