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Fantastic Four: First Steps Earns Rave Early Reviews Ahead of Phase Six Launch

Critics laud its ’60s-inspired design, confident storytelling and standout performances as it gears up for its July 25 release.

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Overview

  • The movie launches Marvel Studios’ Phase Six on an alternate 1960s Earth-828 and foreshadows key plot threads for Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars.
  • Reviewers praise Matt Shakman’s snappy storytelling and the film’s stylish retro-futuristic ’60s production design as a "visual feast."
  • Vanessa Kirby’s portrayal of Sue Storm is widely acclaimed as the emotional core of the ensemble.
  • Ralph Ineson’s Galactus and Julia Garner’s Silver Surfer earn acclaim for imbuing the film with high-stakes cosmic drama.
  • Previews track the movie for a strong U.S. opening weekend of $125 million to $150 million ahead of its July 25 release.