The Fantastic 4: First Steps_
"Welcome to the family."
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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
The Fantastic 4: First Steps earned $521.9M worldwide on a $200.0M budget — a 161% return on investment.
Cast
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Pedro Pascal stars as Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic in The Fantastic 4: First Steps.
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Year context
The Fantastic 4: First Steps was released 1 year ago in 2025.
CAST (20)
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
AS
Ada Scott
Franklin Richards
Matthew Wood
H.E.R.B.I.E. (voice)
Angela Jones
Mole Man Attack Witness
MS
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
PM
Patrick Miller
Larry the Lobbyist
Mather Zickel
Boston Newscaster
CREW
Director
Writer
Writer
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BOX OFFICE
$200.0M
Budget
$521.9M
Revenue
+161%
ROI
BLOCKBUSTER
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
Marvel Studios
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
115 min (1h 55m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.0/10 (2,965 votes)
Popularity
49
Budget
$200,000,000
Box Office
$521,858,728
Profit
+$321,858,728
IMDB
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
How long is The Fantastic 4: First Steps?
The Fantastic 4: First Steps has a runtime of 115 minutes (1h 55m).
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 cast of The Fantastic 4: First Steps includes Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Joseph Quinn, Ralph Ineson.
How much did The Fantastic 4: First Steps make at the box office?
The Fantastic 4: First Steps earned $521,858,728 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $200,000,000.
What is the rating of The Fantastic 4: First Steps?
The Fantastic 4: First Steps has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 2,965 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Science Fiction
Adventure
Action
KEYWORDS (15)
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superhero
based on comic
end of the world
family
super power
superhero team
alternative reality
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marvel cinematic universe (mcu)
1960s
retrofuturism
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