Marvel hosted a premiere for The Fantastic Four: First Steps, five days before its worldwide release. The film is set to hit theatres on 25th July 2025 and is currently receiving positive reviews from premiere goers.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps is Marvel‘s upcoming film based on the Fantastic Four comics. It features Pedro Pascal (Mister Fantastic), Vanessa Kirby (Invisible Woman), Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Thing), Joseph Quinn (Human Torch), Julia Garner (Silver Surfer), Paul Walter Hauser (Mole Man), Natasha Lyonne, and Ralph Ineson (Galactus) in key roles.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps Receives Positive Reviews
Following its premiere, the Fantastic Four is receiving promising reviews from critics. The overall sentiment regarding the film is positive, and most reviews are calling it a “visual treat.” Anthony Gagliardi from “The Movie Podcast” called the film “SIMPLY FANTASTIC!”
In his review, he praises the chemistry in the film and the charisma it delivers through its storytelling and visuals and calls it one of the best Marvel projects.
#TheFantasticFour is SIMPLY FANTASTIC! Marvel’s first family shines with chemistry & charisma Stan Lee would be proud of. Visually incredible, the FF dazzle from start to finish. Ben Grimm brings the heart. Silver Surfer is perfection. Matt Shakman delivers one of Marvel’s best. pic.twitter.com/OTqbbh75em
— Anthony Gagliardi (@AJGaliardi) July 19, 2025
Brendon Davis also sings the praises of the film in his review posted on his YouTube channel. He praised the chemistry of the cast and pointed out the visuals as the best part for him. Talking about the film’s cosmic scenes, he said, “the cosmic scenes, they feel like they are paying homage to Interstellar.” He went on to call the upcoming Fantastic Four: First Steps the best thing Marvel has done visually. He mentioned the lack of engagement he felt from the story, but highly rated the overall product.
Other first reactions to the film also praised the film, with nothing to complain about. Brian Long Films on X called the film “truly a return to form for the MCU, the opening minutes blew my socks off in IMAX.”
I came in tempered but #FantasticFour is truly a return to form for the MCU, the opening minutes blew my socks off in IMAX. Gardner’s & Quinn’s work stood out to me the most. Galactus gives this film real stakes and his presence is felt even off screen, incredible miniature work! pic.twitter.com/eStc6TK0mp
— Brian (@BrianLongFilms) July 19, 2025
Marvel is On a Comeback Run
Marvel has been on the receiving end of criticism for their recent projects. Except for Loki and a few exceptions, all of their Phase Five releases have not sat well with fans. However, things have been looking promising after the release of Thunderbolts*. The Fantastic Four movie will be the first release in Marvel’s Phase 6. So, if Fantastic Four is close to what the first reactions make it, then it might help Marvel gain back the craze it lost in its Phase Five.
