Overview
- According to Fandango, First Steps sold more first-day pre-sale tickets than any other film of 2025.
- That milestone eclipses advance sales for Lilo & Stitch, Jurassic World Rebirth and Captain America: Brave New World, with DC’s Superman yet to begin ticket sales.
- The July 25 release introduces Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm and Ben Grimm in a 1960s-inspired retro-futuristic world as they defend Earth from Galactus and Silver Surfer.
- Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige says the film embraces playful, “silly” moments that were absent from previous Fantastic Four adaptations.
- Director Matt Shakman confirmed Doctor Doom will not appear in First Steps and the connection to the Thunderbolts* post-credits scene remains unconfirmed.