The Fantastic 4: First Steps
2025, English. Directed by Matt Shakman.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- Yes, stay
- Language
- English
- Rated
- U/A 13+
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Where to watch The Fantastic 4: First Steps
The Fantastic 4: First Steps is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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Cast & crew
- Matt ShakmanDirector
- Pedro PascalReed Richards / Mister Fantastic
- Vanessa KirbySue Storm / Invisible Woman
- Ebon Moss-BachrachBen Grimm / The Thing
- Joseph QuinnJohnny Storm / Human Torch
- Ralph InesonGalactus
- Julia GarnerShalla-Bal / Silver Surfer
- Paul Walter HauserHarvey Elder / Mole Man
- Natasha LyonneRachel Rozman
- Sarah NilesLynne Nichols / F4 Chief of Staff
- Mark GatissTed Gilbert
- Ada ScottFranklin Richards
- Matthew WoodH.E.R.B.I.E. (voice)
Details
- Released
- 25 July 2025
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Eric Pearson, Jeff Kaplan, Ian Springer
- Budget
- $200M
- Box office
- $522M
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What The Fantastic 4: First Steps is based on
The Fantastic 4: First Steps is based on The Fantastic Four, a comic by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee, published by Marvel Comics.
Comic
The Fantastic Four
By Jack Kirby and Stan Lee
Published by Marvel Comics
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The Fantastic 4: First Steps: quick answers
What comes after The Fantastic 4: First Steps?
Next in the series: The Punisher: One Last Kill (2026), Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026), and VisionQuest (2026, TV series).
Is The Fantastic 4: First Steps worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 4,135 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Fantastic 4: First Steps?
The Fantastic 4: First Steps runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does The Fantastic 4: First Steps have a post-credits scene?
Yes. The Fantastic 4: First Steps has scenes during and after the credits, so don’t leave early.
The Fantastic 4: First Steps parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Fantastic 4: First Steps is rated U/A 13+ in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Fantastic 4: First Steps on?
The Fantastic 4: First Steps is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Fantastic 4: First Steps?
If you liked The Fantastic 4: First Steps, try Eternals, Justice League, Avengers: Age of Ultron.
Who directed The Fantastic 4: First Steps?
The Fantastic 4: First Steps (2025) was directed by Matt Shakman and stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach.
What is The Fantastic 4: First Steps based on?
The Fantastic 4: First Steps is based on The Fantastic Four, a comic by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee, published by Marvel Comics.