Is the new “Fantastic Four” movie fantastic? No, and not everyone will love the amount of downtime in this one. But good is good enough for a Marvel superhero movie these days.

Matt Shakman’s direction embraces a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic New York that’s both groovy and cosmic. It’s all colorful suits, weird tech, and moody lighting. The Fantasticar soaring through the skyline? Chef’s kiss. And Michael Giacchino’s jazzy, celestial score doesn’t just support the world – it becomes part of the storytelling.

First Steps has been hailed as 'absolutely perfect' by fans, drawing comparisons to the recent Superman film. This fresh take on Marvel's beloved comic book characters marks their first appearance since Disney regained the rights.

First Steps might be the MCU’s simplest movie to date: The studio is kicking off Phase Six of the beleaguered Marvel Cinematic Universe by providing a jumping-on point that requires no previous franchise knowledge.

A concept born from the television-obsessed 1960s, it rattles around the new Marvel movie, “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” which is set in a 1960s-esque retro-futuristic universe Earth 828 ...

The upcoming MCU superhero feature, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, has received its Motion Picture Association (MPA) rating, and it’s not the same one that Deadpool & Wolverine got before its ...

The Fantastic Four: First Steps #1 will be released on July 2, 2025, just a few weeks before the movie hits theaters. Let us know in the comments what MCU comics you'd like to read.

Disney/Marvel Studios’ “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” is having a, well, fantastic start to its box office run. Including $24.5 million from Thursday previews, the film has earned a domestic opening day of $57 million and is headed for an industry estimated $123.