
The Fantastic 4: First Steps
“Welcome to the family.”
Director: Matt Shakman
Producer: Kevin Feige
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.
Where to watch?
Data source: JustWatch
Cast

Pedro Pascal
Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic

Vanessa Kirby
Sue Storm / Invisible Woman

Ebon Moss-Bachrach
Ben Grimm / The Thing

Joseph Quinn
Johnny Storm / Human Torch

Ralph Ineson
Galactus

Julia Garner
Shalla-Bal / Silver Surfer

Paul Walter Hauser
Harvey Elder / Mole Man

Natasha Lyonne
Rachel Rozman

Sarah Niles
Lynne Nichols / F4 Chief of Staff

Mark Gatiss
Ted Gilbert
Ada Scott
Franklin Richards

Matthew Wood
H.E.R.B.I.E. (voice)
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Reviews
- M7.0
Manuel São Bento
July 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, visual…
8.0JPV852
July 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**
- S
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..." Read the full review here: https://bit.ly/4o5P6rP
7.0CinemaSerf
July 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…
- C8.0
Chris Sawin
July 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…