Marvel’s Fantastic Four Finally Gets It Right With ‘First Steps’
So, let’s talk about something that’s been a long time coming—Marvel finally made a Fantastic Four movie that actually works. After two disappointing attempts in 2005 and 2015, fans were understandably skeptical. But now, with Fantastic Four: First Steps , it feels like the curse has been lifted. Directed by Matt Shakman, who also brought us WandaVision , this reboot is actually worth your time. It’s got charm, heart, a bit of that retro-futuristic flair, and most importantly, it doesn’t take itself too seriously.
The film reintroduces Marvel’s original superhero family in a refreshing way. Set in a stylized, pseudo-1960s version of Earth, the movie gives us Reed Richards, Susan Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm just as they were meant to be seen: not just as heroes, but as a real, messy, lovable family. Pedro Pascal brings calm intelligence to Mr. Fantastic. Vanessa Kirby plays Sue with a strong mix of grace and quiet strength. Joseph Quinn as Johnny is the perfect firecracker (literally and figuratively), and Ebon Moss-Bachrach delivers a standout performance as The Thing—gruff but deeply human.
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These four actors aren’t just good individually—they’re fantastic together. They bicker like siblings, fight like teammates, and love like family. That chemistry, which has been missing in earlier adaptations, is finally present and drives the whole movie forward. You believe these people would actually stick together through impossible odds.
The visuals also deserve a shoutout. The film’s aesthetic leans into a retro-futuristic look that feels both nostalgic and fresh—like if a '60s comic book was filtered through a modern sci-fi lens. The action is big, but not overwhelming, and there’s real emotional weight behind the spectacle.
And audiences seem to agree. The movie pulled in an impressive $118 million during its opening weekend, nearly matching the numbers from DC’s new Superman . Critics have been kind too, giving it solid reviews and CinemaScore audiences rated it an A-. It’s already considered Marvel’s most successful debut of the year.
But beyond the numbers, what makes First Steps shine is how it tells a story about people trying to protect a world—not because it’s perfect, but because it’s worth saving. That underlying message, especially in today’s world, hits surprisingly hard. So yes, it took decades and multiple failed reboots, but Marvel has finally done justice to the Fantastic Four—and honestly, it was about time.
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