Initial reviews for The Fantastic Four: First Steps are in and singing high praises for Marvel’s newest film. The movie stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn as the heroic quartet, with British actor Ralph Ineson as the villain Galactus and Julia Garner as the Silver Surfer.

While the film includes several nods to the broader MCU, early viewers say it thrives on its own merits, relying on strong performances, cosmic storytelling, and a tone that bridges humour with emotional gravity.

First Steps" were unbendingly ecstatic, a firestorm of praise for rock-solid performances and no visible VFX flaws. In a word, they were fantastic.