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Phase 6 · Multiverse Saga

The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025)

Retro-futuristic · Family · Cosmic

Directed by
Matt Shakman
Released
2025-07-25
Length
115 min
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The quick take

A family of explorers gains unusual abilities and has to protect their city from a threat from space, in a retro-futuristic take on the 1960s. It is set in a different world from the main films.

Watch these first

Nothing. It stands on its own.

No homework needed. You can start right here.

The bigger picture

A family of astronauts turned heroes, living in a stylized, retro-futuristic version of the 1960s, has to protect their city when a vast cosmic visitor approaches. It is set apart from the rest of the franchise, so no previous viewing is needed.

Skip it or watch it?

No homework needed, so it works as a fresh starting point. Its place in the wider timeline is still being set up.

Where it sits

Release order

#53 of 59

Before: Ironheart

After: Eyes of Wakanda

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Timeline order

#59 of 59

Before: Spider-Man: Brand New Day

After: The latest

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Official trailer

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Cast

Credited lead cast of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, in billing order. Names link to IMDb, which we do not own and are not affiliated with.