'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' heralds good things for the MCU's future
Friday, 25 July 2025 () The Fantastic Four are back again in a new movie--and it's an eye-popping good time. The Fantastic Four: First Steps stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn as the famously fractious family with amazing powers who tangle with a godlike being who wants to eat the Earth. We've seen this story before, but the vibe is different this time. It's a brighter, boldly colored retro-future with flying cars, semi-helpful household robots and lots of talk about the importance of family.
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At 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' premiere, Joseph Quinn chats with THR and shows his excitement for the idea of teaming up with Tom Holland in future MCU projects.
Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' - almost fantastic
Retro charm and familial warmth carry Marvel’s first family, despite a plot that's stretched thinner than..
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