The Fantastic Four: First Steps has landed on streaming a little over three months after arriving in theaters. The family-oriented flick joins the rest of the MCU on Disney+, which recently went through a new round of price hikes. Here’s what you need to know.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps
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Set against the backdrop of a ’60s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel’s First Family faces a daunting challenge. Forced to balance being heroes with their family bond, they must defend Earth from a space god and his enigmatic herald.
After October’s price increases, standalone Disney+ now starts at $11.99/month, with Premium subscribptions starting at $18.99/month. The spread of Disney+ bundles are all about $1-2 more expensive, save the new bundle with ESPN Unlimited which is still available at a small discount. To be honest, if you’re not already a subscriber, I’d recommend holding off until Black Friday deals.
The MCU’s first Fantastic Four movie grossed over $500 million at the global box office after landing in theaters on July 25. Yes, that does mean it trails behind DC’s Superman (which you can stream on HBO Max), but as Carlos Morales so aptly writes for IGN, “It’s fine if not every superhero movie makes a billion dollars.”
Clint Gage’s review of the movie for IGN speaks highly of the new cast: “There’s a charisma to each of them individually and chemistry between them all,” going so far as to say they feel like a “proper family.” Much of what resonated with this film is its portrayal of family, even for the cast themselves, as we spoke with star Vanessa Kirby earlier this year about her role as both a strong superhero and mother.
What’s Next for the MCU?
The MCU has a spread of Disney+ series in the works, including Wonder Man, Vision Quest, and a second season of Daredevil: Born Again. Big movies coming out next year include Spider-Man: Brand New Day (July 31, 2026), and, of course, Avengers: Doomsday (December 18, 2026), which will be the next time we get to see this version of the Fantastic Four. You can check out our ongoing list of upcoming Marvel projects for more details.
4K Steelbooks Also Now Available
Marvel has slowly but surely grown its investment in physical releases. The Fantastic Four: First Steps has a particularly wide spread of options, including a standard 4K steelbook as well as retailer-exclusive steelbooks from Walmart and Amazon. The film is also available on Blu-ray. You can see the full spread of options below:
All versions come with a number of special features, including deleted scenes and a gag reel.
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