First Steps is a crucial moment that marks the official appearance of Marvel’s superhero family in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) universe, as well as the beginning of a new chapter in phase 6 of The Fantastic Four: First Steps tells the story of four super-powered people who are members of a harmonious family, they must save the earth from the attack of extraterrestrial enemies.
The film tells the adventures of Marvel ‘s first family of superheroes set in a retro-futuristic, 1960s-inspired world. In addition, the movie marks the debut of the Fantastic Four, Marvel Comics’ first team of heroes, in the wider Marvel universe.
The project is a collaboration between Marvel Studios and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. Matt Shakman serves as the director, while the screenplay is by Josh Friedman, Eric Pearson, Jeff Kaplan, and Ian Springer.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps Synopsis
The movie Fantastic Four: First Steps tells the story of four astronauts, Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm, who acquire super abilities after being exposed to cosmic radiation during a space mission.
The story begins as the four prepare to launch an experimental research expedition into space. Reed Richards, known as a genius scientist, designs a special craft to study the phenomenon of cosmic motion.
However, as the mission progressed, they experienced a violent shock that sent the craft out of control, exposing them to cosmic radiation that altered their DNA structure.
Not long after, a cosmic entity called Galactus appears on Earth with demands to kidnap Reed and Sue’s infant son, threatening to destroy the planet if his demands are not met.
In order to protect his family and the world, Reed Richards must return to space, traveling the multiverse in search of a solution. Reed and the members of the Fantastic Four must act quickly to prevent Earth from falling victim to the threat.
Cast List and Showtimes
The following are the actors who played a role in the Fantastic Four movie: First Steps:
- Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic
- Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman
- Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/Human Torch
- Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing
- Ralph Ineson as Galactus
- Julia Garner as Shalla-Bal/Silver Surfer
- Paul Walter Hauser as Mole Man
- Matthew Wood as Herbie
The movie The Fantastic Four: First Steps will be released in Indonesian theaters on July 23, 2025.
