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The Fantastic 4: First Steps

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2025 | 115 min | Science Fiction, Adventure, Action

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

People are still talking about it, it earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 or Avengers: Age of Ultron, start here.
The mood
Exciting.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 55 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    86% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.9 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Nominated for 5 Critics' Choice Awards.

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $522 million worldwide on a $200 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactVery strong

    About 3.1 million people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Matt Shakman

  • 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