Early Reactions Revealed for Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps After 30-Minute Fan Event Screening

(Warning: This post contains spoilers for Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps.)

The first 30 minutes of Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps were screened at a fan event in Brazil. Following the screening, early reactions to the scenes have been revealed. The plot appears to revolve around Sue (Vanessa Kirby) and Franklin Richards. Several villains show up, with others being referenced. Ben and Johnny also make a strong impression.

On X (formerly Twitter), user Joseph Quinn Brasil shared details about the first 30 minutes of The Fantastic Four: First Steps.

• Reed (Pedro Pascal) and Sue (Kirby) share plenty of screen time.
• Reed’s stretching powers look amazing in the film.
• The plot seems to focus on Sue and Franklin.
• Reed takes the lead and makes most of the team’s decisions.
• Ben (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) and Johnny (Joseph Quinn) leave a strong impression.
• Shalla-Bal’s action scenes are absolutely wild.
• There’s lots of action, with everyone showing off their powers.
• Each character appears to have a clear personal arc.
• The visuals are immersive and full of detail.
• Several villains appear, with others being referenced.
• The CGI is top-notch.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps is a start fresh for the new phase of the MCU, we’re introduced to a family that, beyond being incredibly powerful, overflows with affection, connection, and lot of personality. The F4 truly convey a strong sense of unity and belonging—something fans have been waiting for—with storytelling that finally lives up to (and even exceeds) expectations.

We recently reported the plot details for The Fantastic Four: First Steps. The film opens with the line, “You all know the story.” We see a brief montage of past battles — including the Fantastic Four fighting Mole Man — followed by an action sequence featuring a battle with Red Ghost and his chimps. Back home, Sue discovers she’s pregnant. The rest of the story continues with the Silver Surfer (Julia Garner) arriving to deliver a warning to Earth.

Here’s the plot details for The Fantastic Four: First Steps:

Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps introduces Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic (Pascal), Sue Storm / Invisible Woman (Kirby), Johnny Storm / Human Torch (Quinn), and Ben Grimm / The Thing (Moss-Bachrach) as they face their most daunting challenge yet. Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, they must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer (Garner). And if Galactus’ plan to devour the entire planet — and everyone on it — weren’t bad enough, it suddenly gets very personal.

The film also stars Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich, Natasha Lyonne, and Sarah Niles. Directed by Matt Shakman, produced by Kevin Feige, and executive produced by Louis D’Esposito, Grant Curtis, and Tim Lewis.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps hits theaters and IMAX on July 25, 2025.

Source: Joseph Quinn Brasil/X