Marvel’s highly anticipated Fantastic Four reboot, titled The Fantastic Four: First Steps, is set to hit theaters on July 25, 2025.
Marvel Studios confirmed that the film will star Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards (Mister Fantastic), Vanessa Kirby as Susan Storm (Invisible Woman), Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm (The Thing), and Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm (The Human Torch). Directed by Matt Shakman, known for his work on WandaVision, the movie promises a fresh take on Marvel’s first family within the MCU’s expansive universe.
The plot of The Fantastic Four: First Steps is still under wraps, but Kevin Feige hinted that the movie would finally bring the beloved team into Marvel’s broader storytelling universe in a way fans haven’t seen before. Building on Marvel’s extensive groundwork, First Steps may explore the characters’ origins while connecting them to the broader MCU narrative.
As part of Disney’s Marvel Studios, this Fantastic Four adaptation comes after Disney acquired the character rights from Fox, giving them the ability to fully integrate the team within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. After past portrayals that received mixed receptions, fans are eager to see how Marvel will revamp the dynamic team for this next era of superhero films.
