Marvel Studios will begin a new era in the MCU with the release of The Fantastic Four: First Steps. The Fantastic Four: First Steps runtime has now been revealed, and the film is scheduled to be released on July 25, 2025.
This movie is one of the big releases coming in July. The Fantastic Four: First Steps will compete with Superman and Jurassic World: Rebirth that will appeal to audiences.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps Runtime
Interestingly, The Fantastic Four: First Steps will have a duration of 2 hours and 10 minutes. This makes it one of the longest films among the latest MCU releases. Information about the duration of this film was officially announced by the AMC cinema network website.
In comparison, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 still holds the longest title at 2 hours 30 minutes, while Thunderbolts has a running time of 2 hours 6 minutes. On the other hand, Captain America: Brave New World is 1 hour 58 minutes long, and The Marvels is the shortest with only 1 hour 45 minutes.
With such a long running time, it is hoped that the movie can provide a deep understanding of the four characters of the Fantastic Four, while delivering a strong and emotionally charged narrative.
A blend of intense action and drama
In this movie, we will see Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards aka Mister Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm aka Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm aka Human Torch, and also Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm who transforms into The Thing.
Not only do they face a serious threat from Galactus (Ralph Ineson), as well as the appearance of the Silver Surfer (Julia Garner). More than just the task of saving the world, the movie’s storyline will place the characters in deep and personal conflicts, promising a more intense element of drama than any Marvel movie that has come before.
Pedro Pascal, who plays Reed Richards, revealed that he faced a huge challenge in bringing the character to life. He felt that fans’ expectations of a legendary figure like Mister Fantastic were high, making his role quite stressful. However, he considers the pressure as an incentive to give his best performance in the movie.
With a stellar lineup of actors, an emotionally rich storyline, and the stunning visuals that have become Marvel’s trademark, The Fantastic Four: First Steps has become one of the most anticipated movies of the year. Get ready to enter a new chapter of the Fantastic Four in an adventure filled with action and drama in the MCU universe.
