Fantastic Four: First Steps Hits Disney+ November 5 After $521M Global Box Office

Marvel Studios' film The Fantastic Four: First Steps, released in theaters in July 2025, reimagines Marvel's First Family in a vibrant 1960s-inspired retro-futuristic universe, blending nostalgia with modern sci-fi aesthetics. The story follows Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm as they balance their family dynamics with the responsibility of protecting Earth from the cosmic threat Galactus and his herald, the Silver Surfer. The film stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach and has been praised for its heartfelt storytelling, visual style, and character chemistry, earning $521.9 million worldwide and ranking among the top MCU releases of 2025. It leads directly into the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday film, which features returning original Avengers cast members and ties together multiple Marvel franchises. The Fantastic Four: First Steps will be available for streaming on Disney+ starting November 5, 2025, including an IMAX Enhanced version for an immersive home viewing experience. Critics have noted the film's successful embrace of the comics' bright, earnest spirit and its focus on family bonds as the characters face both personal and cosmic challenges.