The Fantastic 4: First Steps
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Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Silver SurferOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-08-08
Top Cast
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Pedro Pascal
Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic
Vanessa Kirby
Sue Storm / Invisible Woman
Ebon Moss-Bachrach
Ben Grimm / The Thing
Joseph Quinn
Johnny Storm / Human Torch
Ralph Ineson
Galactus
Julia Garner
Shalla-Bal / Silver Surfer
Paul Walter Hauser
Harvey Elder / Mole Man
Natasha Lyonne
Rachel Rozman
Sarah Niles
Lynne Nichols / F4 Chief of Staff
Mark Gatiss
Ted Gilbert
Ada Scott
Franklin Richards
Matthew Wood
H.E.R.B.I.E. (voice)
Angela Jones
Mole Man Attack Witness
Maisie Shakman
Donna / Saved Girl
Jay Underwood
Power Plant Worker #1
Michael Bailey Smith
Power Plant Worker #2
Alex Hyde-White
ABC Newscaster William Russell
Rebecca Staab
Channel 9 Newscaster Carolyn Haynes
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 60 DaysMega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall & IMAX Theater
Festival / Special Debut
July 25, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 23, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
October 14, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$200M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$521.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.61x
+$321.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matt Shakman
- Screenplay & Story
- Josh Friedman, Eric Pearson, Jeff Kaplan, Ian Springer
- Original Score
- Michael Giacchino
- Original Title
- The Fantastic 4: First Steps
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, Uzbek, English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Budget
- $200M
- Worldwide Gross
- $521.9M
- Production Studios
- Marvel Studios, Kevin Feige Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matt Shakman
Josh Friedman, Eric Pearson, Jeff Kaplan, Ian Springer, Jack Kirby, Stan Lee, Kat Wood
Michael Giacchino
Jess Hall, Tim Wooster
Nona Khodai, Tim Roche
Louis D'Esposito, Kevin Feige, Tim Lewis, Grant Curtis, Robert Kulzer
Department Leadership Roster
Matt Shakman
Director
Alexandra Byrne
Costume Design
Kasra Farahani
Production Design
Jess Hall
Director of Photography
Michael Giacchino
Original Music Composer
Kevin Feige
Producer
Jan Philip Cramer
Visual Effects Supervisor
Scott Stokdyk
Visual Effects Supervisor
Phillip Leonhardt
Visual Effects Supervisor
Daniele Bigi
Visual Effects Supervisor
Sebastian Lauer
Visual Effects Supervisor
Nona Khodai
Editor
Tim Roche
Editor
Josh Friedman
Screenplay
Eric Pearson
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Threat
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fantastic 4: First Steps
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Fantastic 4: First Steps about?
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.
Who directed The Fantastic 4: First Steps?
The Fantastic 4: First Steps was directed by Matt Shakman.
Who stars in The Fantastic 4: First Steps?
The principal cast of The Fantastic 4: First Steps includes Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Joseph Quinn, Ralph Ineson.
When was The Fantastic 4: First Steps released and how long is it?
The Fantastic 4: First Steps was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Fantastic 4: First Steps?
The Fantastic 4: First Steps had a reported production budget of $200M and grossed $521.9M at the worldwide box office (2.61 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Fantastic 4: First Steps?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fantastic 4: First Steps was composed by Michael Giacchino.
Is The Fantastic 4: First Steps based on a book or true story?
The Fantastic 4: First Steps is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Jack Kirby", Characters: "Stan Lee", Comic Book: "Stan Lee", Comic Book: "Jack Kirby".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fantastic 4: First Steps?
The Fantastic 4: First Steps holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); IN: U/A 13+; US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).