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The Fantastic 4: First Steps (2025)
Director: Matt Shakman
Cast: Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Joseph Quinn
Runtime115 min
Rating12A
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Against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel's First Family is forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, while defending Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer.
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The Fantastic 4: First Steps (2025) directed by Matt Shakman has received a mixed critical reception, with some praising its visually striking 1960s-inspired retro-futuristic setting and the strong family dynamic between the heroes, while others have criticized the film's pacing and the portrayal of the iconic villain Galactus. No significant awards recognition has been reported for this film yet, and ratings data is not currently available to assess audience reception.
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Fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and sci-fi adventure will be enthralled by The Fantastic 4: First Steps (2025), directed by Matt Shakman. Blending retro-futuristic visuals with a compelling family dynamic, this film explores the Fantastic Four's struggle to balance their heroic duties with the strength of their familial bond, all while defending Earth from the formidable threat of Galactus and the Silver Surfer.
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The Fantastic Four: First Steps is a 2025 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team the Fantastic Four. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the 37th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and the second reboot of the Fantastic Four film series. The film was directed by Matt Shakman from a screenplay by Josh Friedman, Eric Pearson, and the team of Jeff Kaplan and Ian Springer. It features an ensemble cast including Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn as the titular team, alongside Julia Garner, Sarah Niles, Mark Gatiss, Natasha Lyonne, Paul Walter Hauser, and Ralph Ineson. The film is set in the 1960s of a retro-futuristic world which the Fantastic Four must protect from the planet-devouring cosmic being Galactus (Ineson).
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