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'Fantastic Four: First Steps' Earns Rave Reviews, Preps for Streaming Debut
26 Jul
Summary
- 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' opens in theaters today
- Film stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, and more
- Tentative OTT release on Disney+ and JioHotstar in November 2025

The much-awaited Marvel film 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' has finally hit the big screen, and early reviews suggest it could be one of the greatest superhero movies in recent memory. Directed by Matt Shakman, the movie stars a talented ensemble cast, including Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn, who bring the iconic Marvel characters to life.
According to the reports, the film's OTT release is already in the works. Globally, 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' is set to debut on Disney+ in November 2025, while in India, the movie will be available on JioHotstar. However, the studio may decide to pre-date the streaming release to maintain audience excitement and capitalize on the positive word-of-mouth.
The film's plot focuses on the origin story of the Fantastic Four - Reed Richards (Mister Fantastic), Sue Storm (Invisible Woman), Johnny Storm (Human Torch), and Ben Grimm (The Thing). Marvel head Kevin Feige has also revealed plans to integrate the superhero team into the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe, including their appearance in the upcoming 'Avengers: Doomsday' film, where they will share the stage with the Avengers and the X-Men.