The Fantastic 4: First Steps

4 conversations · 1.9h

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The Fantastic 4: First Steps poster

2025 · Science Fiction, Adventure, Action · 1h 55m

Budget $200M · Box office $522M

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.

Director Matt Shakman

Writers Eric Pearson , Jeff Kaplan , Ian Springer , Kat Wood , Josh Friedman

Cinematography Jess Hall

Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic

Sue Storm / Invisible Woman

Ebon Moss-Bachrach

Ben Grimm / The Thing

Johnny Storm / Human Torch

Shalla-Bal / Silver Surfer

Paul Walter Hauser

Harvey Elder / Mole Man

Lynne Nichols / F4 Chief of Staff

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Movies First: Film Reviews & Insights

Grounded Heroes: The Family-Centric Revolution of 'Fantastic Four: First Steps'

Deep dive · 4m · Jul 2025 · match confidence 90%

The rest of the conversation

"The Fantastic Four: First Steps" Movie Review

Mr. Coat's Movie Review Podcast

brief Jul 2025 · 2m

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The Big Picture

Jul 2025 · 1.3h

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