The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025)
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Marvel's First Family defends a retro-futuristic 1960s Earth-828 from Galactus and the Silver Surfer. A Phase Six release, it was the 37th MCU film to come out and sits at #73 of 81 in story order. It’s Essential viewing, because the bigger story builds on it. At 1h 54m, it streams on Disney+ in the US.
| Directed by | Matt Shakman |
|---|---|
| Starring | Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Julia Garner, Ralph Ineson |
| Release date | July 25, 2025 |
| Runtime | 1h 54m |
| Age rating | PG-13, some material may be inappropriate for under 13 |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 86% critics · IMDb 7.5/10 |
| Box office | $522M worldwide |
| Phase | Phase Six |
| Saga | Multiverse Saga |
| Story position | #73 of 81 in chronological order |
| Timeline setting | Set in the 1960s on Earth-828 (alternate universe) |
| Part of | Fantastic Four movies in order |
| Post-credit scene | Yes |
Why it matters in the MCU
Brings the Fantastic Four into the MCU from their own Earth-828, and its mid-credit scene is the first real look at Doctor Doom.
Post-credit scene
Stick around once the credits start. What happens is in the box below, which gives away part of the ending.
Spoiler What happens after the credits of The Fantastic Four: First Steps: tap to reveal
A mid-credit scene teases Doctor Doom, and the end-credit scene plays the opening of the in-universe Fantastic Four cartoon.
Where it fits in your watch
- Release order
- Movies-only order
- Fantastic Four order
- Doctor Doom order
- Sue Storm order
- Reed Richards order
- Human Torch order
- The Thing order
The Fantastic Four: First Steps FAQ
Can you skip The Fantastic Four: First Steps?
No. It’s Essential: later MCU stories build directly on what happens here.
When was The Fantastic Four: First Steps released?
The Fantastic Four: First Steps was released on July 25, 2025.
Where does The Fantastic Four: First Steps fit in the MCU timeline?
The Fantastic Four: First Steps is set in the 1960s on Earth-828 (alternate universe) and sits at #73 of 81 in story order.
Does The Fantastic Four: First Steps have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Keep watching through the credits for at least one more scene; the spoiler box on this page says what happens.
What to watch before The Fantastic Four: First Steps
The Fantastic Four: First Steps builds on these earlier titles, listed in release order:
Where to watch The Fantastic Four: First Steps in the US
| Streaming (subscription) | Disney+ |
|---|---|
| Rent or buy | Amazon, Fandango at Home, Apple TV |
Where to watch The Fantastic Four: First Steps outside the US
| Country | Stream | Other options |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Disney+ | Rent: Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon |
| Canada | Disney+ | Rent: CosmoGo, Apple TV, Amazon |
| Australia | Disney+ | None needed |
| India | JioHotstar | None needed |
Streaming availability last verified: October 16, 2026
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