Opinions are the author’s alone and not endorsed by 2 NEWS and/or Nexstar Media Group. DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The Fantastic Four have officially debuted in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, opening the door to more cosmic adventures and a saga against Marvel Studios next big bad Dr.

Given how much attention is on the Richards & Co, I thought I would revisit director Tim Story’s Fantastic Four for the first time since I was about 12 years old, and I can cert

Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing, Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic and Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman in 20th Century Studios/Marvel Studios' THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios. © 2025 20th Century Studios / © and ™ 2025 MARVEL

First Steps director Matt Shakman has revealed that the door is open to the reboot's unseen villains returning in future movies, and explains the tributes to Jamie Christopher and Inez.

The following article contains spoilers for the end of The Fantastic Four: First Steps. If you have not yet seen the movie, proceed at your own risk! The post-credits scene in Thunderbolts* provides fans with some big revelations about the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

First Steps’. From HERBIE's baby-proofing antics to Doctor Doom's dark debut and epic Galactus battle in Times Square.

First Steps to bring you an in-depth breakdown of all the Marvel Studios movie's biggest Easter Eggs, comic book references, and cameos. Check it

For viewers whose curiosity was sparked by The Fantastic Four: First Steps ’ deep dive into Marvel mythology, the good news is that these stories have been explored in even greater detail across thousands of comics.

At the time of writing, the only way to see "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" is by heading to your nearest movie theater. It only hit the big screen on July 25 (or July 24, in the U.K.), and that's likely where it'll stay for some time.