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The Fantastic Four: First Steps Storyline

Marvel Studios’ Fantastic Four (2025) marks the long-awaited arrival of Marvel’s First Family to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Directed by Matt Shakman (WandaVision), the film introduces a new era of cosmic adventure as Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic), Sue Storm (Invisible Woman), Johnny Storm (Human Torch), and Ben Grimm (The Thing) take their place in the expanding Multiverse Saga.

Set to explore the team’s origins through a fresh lens, Fantastic Four blends science fiction, superhero action, and family dynamics, while setting the stage for their role in the upcoming Avengers films. With a star-studded cast and major ties to Marvel’s Phase 6 storyline, this film is expected to reshape the MCU’s future.

Release Date: July 25, 2025 (Worldwide)
Studio: Marvel Studios
Director: Matt Shakman
Part of: Marvel Cinematic Universe – Phase 6

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The Fantastic Four: First Steps

The Fantastic Four: First Steps Review - 8/10 Rating

⭐️ Fantastic Four: First Steps – Early Thoughts
We’ve seen it — and YES, it’s fantastic.
We’re giving Fantastic Four: First Steps a solid 8/10 after our private screening at the BFI IMAX. But don’t worry — we’re keeping things spoiler-free (for now).

Our full review drops next week, once more of the fandom has had a chance to experience it. We want everyone to enjoy the twists, turns, and cosmic chaos without anything being spoiled. 🚀💥

🎟️ Go see it this week — then come back and let us know what you thought!
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The Fantastic Four: First Steps Trivia

Did You Know?

 

  • The title “First Steps” was inspired by Reed Richards’ first line in the film, tying into the team’s origin story.
  • The entire cast trained together in advance to build real chemistry — particularly for stunt and team scenes.
  • Herbie the Robot was not CGI in most scenes — a fully practical on-set robot was used to give actors something real to interact with.
  • The space sequences were shot using LED volume stages, similar to the tech used in The Mandalorian.
  • Director Matt Shakman hid subtle references to every prior Fantastic Four adaptation — including the 2005 film and the unreleased 1994 version.
  • Reed Richards’ tech lab set was the largest physical set ever built for a Marvel origin movie.
  • The team’s uniforms were redesigned by Marvel’s in-house visual team to merge comic accuracy with functional realism.
  • There are two hidden Stan Lee tributes in the film — one visual, one spoken. Fans will love the callbacks.
  • The voice of the cosmic entity is a surprise celebrity cameo (Marvel hasn’t officially confirmed who yet!).
  • The cast only saw the final battle scene completed in full during the premiere screening — most of it was filmed on green screen.

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