Everything to Know Before Watching The Fantastic Four on Disney+

If you are planning a family movie night, Marvel’s latest release, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, is now available on Disney+. After its successful theatrical run, the film is ready to make its debut on the streaming platform.

Before pressing play, here are some key details to know about the MCU’s first family of superheroes. This adaptation differs significantly from previous iterations, offering a new take on familiar characters.

What Makes This Version Unique

The film skips the traditional origin story, avoiding the classic space mission and cosmic ray transformation scenes.
However, a few short sequences hint at their past adventures in space.
Marvel Studios used a similar storytelling approach to Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), where characters are already established heroes.
This story takes place on Earth-828, which seems to feature only four known superheroes.

Story and Characters

The film’s trailer hints that the team has already protected their world from numerous threats. Viewers can expect action, humor, and a dynamic family dynamic central to the Fantastic Four.

“Don’t just expect one big villain this time — multiple antagonists appear throughout the movie.”

Among the possible foes teased are cosmic-level threats like Galactus and the Silver Surfer, though the film includes other new enemies as well.

Author’s Summary

The movie reintroduces Marvel’s first superhero family in a mature, evolved universe, skipping origins to dive straight into larger interdimensional conflicts.

FandomWire — 2025-11-06