“Fantastic Four” has a “distinct retro-futuristic aesthetic and family-focused themes,” according to Rotten Tomatoes. With a “certified fresh” critics score of 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, reactions to “Fantastic Four” seem largely positive — even if they sometimes come with qualifications.

Marvel Studios' new film finally arrived in theatres on July 25, bringing fresh life to one of its most famous superhero teams. , Web Series, Times Now

This iteration of the Fantastic Four has a standalone adventure without all the burden of the MCU's history and cast of characters.

By making its universe larger than ever, Marvel has dwarfed its cinematic integrity to an ant-sized speck, resulting in the press tour for its big summer blockbuster devolving into a mess far more epic than the film itself.

At the core of First Steps are Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Reed Richards, Sue and Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm. Each slips easily into their role like a customized astronaut suit, but special praise has to go to Kirby and Moss-Bacharach for giving the ensemble its real heart.

The Fantastic Four have traditionally struggled with the transition to the big screen.

Common Sense Media also reviews “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+” and “My Melody & Kuromi.”

One of the biggest movies to kick off Marvel’s Phase Six is the MCU’s newest movie, Fantastic Four: First Steps. Based on the FF trailer, the 2025 movie release not only stands apart due to its stellar casting,