The Fantastic Four: First Steps Early Reactions—Fans Hope MCU Continues Action Thriller Revival

The Fantastic Four First Steps cast posing together as fans react to early screenings of the MCU film

Prepare for the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Fantastic Four! Welcome the MCU’s greatest heroes, who make a legendary team.

Social Media Buzz: Early Reviews Are In

People are losing it on social media over early reviews for The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Fans are absolutely raving about the chemistry between:

Pedro Pascal
Vanessa Kirby
Joseph Quinn
Ebon Moss-Bachrach

The film, directed by Matt Shakman, will premiere in theaters on July 25, 2025, with a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes.

About The Film

For the uninitiated, The Fantastic Four: First Steps is an upcoming American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team—the Fantastic Four.

Plot Highlights:

The story takes place on an alternate Earth, dubbed Earth-828.
The setting features a retro-futuristic, 1960s-style world.
Reed Richards leads the Fantastic Four to protect the planet from Galactus, the world-devouring entity.

Confirmed Cast

Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm
Pedro Pascal as Mister Fantastic
Joseph Quinn as Human Torch
Julia Garner as Shalla-Bal

Fans React to Test Screenings

Early reactions are starting to appear on social media following multiple test screenings. Fans are sharing divided but mostly positive feelings.

What Fans Are Saying:

One user wrote: “#FantasticFour is a great movie. The first 60 minutes are solid but overall, who am I kidding, the entire film is just magic, really. If you have high expectations for this movie, like myself, be prepared to have your mind blown. It’s THAT good. Oh, AND STICK through until the post-credits scene.”
Another shared: “Fantastic Four is easily one of the best Marvel Studios films. Vanessa Kirby and Joseph Quinn are phenomenal.”
A third commented: “The four leads are cast perfectly and have an amazing chemistry. Galactus and Silver Surfer are both wonderfully realised, giving actual stakes back to the MCU—stakes that have been missing from recent movies.”