The Fantastic Four: First Steps first reactions are here, with many on social media taking to talking about the highly anticipated upcoming MCU film.
What are people saying about The Fantastic Four: First Steps?
Early first reactions are in for the film, with Marvel Studios’ latest project having its social media embargo lift a few days early. Luckily for fans excited for the movie, a majority of the reactions to the movie are very positive.
Several critics have called First Steps a “return to form” for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Specifically, many praised the film as being one of the most visually beautiful Marvel has ever done in some time. Others pointed to characters like Paul Walter Hauser and Julia Garner as being particularly great in the movie.
Check out some of the early reactions to The Fantastic Four: First Steps below:
The cast of The Fantastic Four: First Steps is led by Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm. The film also includes Ralph Ineson as Galactus and Julia Garner as Shalla-Bal/Silver Surfer. Additionally, Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich, and Natasha Lyonne have been cast in undisclosed roles.
“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, Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Johnny Storm/Human Torch and Ben Grimm/The Thing as they face their most daunting challenge yet,” the official synopsis for the movie reads.
Kevin Feige serves as a producer on the project, while executive producers include Louis D’Esposito, Grant Curtis, and Tim Lewis. Mitch Bell is a co-producer, while the music comes from Michael Giacchino.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps will be released in United States theaters on July 25, 2025. It has been confirmed that Pascal, Kirby, Quinn, and Moss-Bachrach will all return for Avengers: Doomsday, which arrives in December 2026.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps is set to release in theaters on July 25, 2025.
Originally reported by Anthony Nash at SuperHeroHype.
