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The Fantastic 4: First Steps
2025 115 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★6.6
Science Fiction, Adventure, Action
Director: Matt Shakman
🎭 Based on
«The Fantastic Four»
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Description
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.
Budget:
$229.6M
US Gross:
$274.29M
Worldwide:
$521.86M
Starring
Pedro Pascal
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Vanessa Kirby
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Ebon Moss-Bachrach
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Awards
4 wins & 48 nominations total
Key opinion
The Fantastic Four: First Steps is generally perceived as a visually distinct but narratively thin entry in the MCU. While its retro-futurist 1960s aesthetic and family-centric tone earn praise, critics and audiences remain divided over the underdeveloped character arcs and the simplistic, formulaic nature of the plot.
| Production | The 1960s-inspired retro-futurist production design provides a stylish and visually refreshing atmosphere that effectively distinguishes the film from other Marvel projects. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay suffers from a lack of narrative depth, relying on a predictable, linear plot that simplifies complex comic book dynamics into a generic 'save-the-world' conflict. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing is polarizing; while some appreciate the efficient, quick runtime that jumps straight into the action, others find the lack of backstory and skipped origin story leaves the characters feeling emotionally hollow. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the acting are split, with some praising the cast's fit for the retro tone while others find the chemistry flat and the casting of leads like Pedro Pascal unconvincing. | |
| Theme | The portrayal of Galactus is widely criticized for being visually underwhelming and lacking the cosmic menace expected of the character, resulting in a low-stakes final confrontation. |