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How To Prepare for 'Fantastic Four: First Steps'

Join host Logan Janis on Mostly Superheroes the Podcast as he preps us for Marvel’s new film, ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’, coming to theaters on July 25, 2025. Catch the Screen & Social at Alamo Drafthouse St. Louis.

Film Overview

Fantastic Four: First Steps updates the origin of Marvel’s first family, combining retro-futuristic visuals with a modern take on cosmic threats and familial dynamics—all under the visionary direction of Matt Shakman.

Fantastic Four in Media

Here’s the list of Fantastic Four titles in order by year:

Fantastic Four #1 – Comic Book (1961)
Fantastic Four (Hanna-Barbera) – Animated Television Series (1967)
Fantastic Four (70s Unproduced Cinema Feature) – Unproduced TV Pilot (~1978)
Fantastic Four (Jessica Alba Film) – Live-Action Film (2005)
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer – Live-Action Film (2007)
Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes – Animated Television Series (2006)
Fantastic Four (Reboot) – Live-Action Film (2015)

Origin & Enduring Appeal

Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the Fantastic Four first shocked readers with a unique origin—a crew gaining powers via cosmic rays during an unauthorized space flight. Their genuine human flaws, family bonds, and scientific wonder have kept fans intrigued for decades.

Why Studios Are Committed

Studios see unmatched narrative depth in the Fantastic Four. Their blend of family drama with larger-than-life challenges makes their story a rich canvas, one that promises both nostalgic appeal and fresh, character-driven action on the big screen.

Our Prediction

With Marvel’s renewed focus and Shakman at the helm, First Steps is set to balance respect for lore with innovative storytelling. Expect a film that honors the past while boldly reimagining the team for today’s audience.