The Fantastic 4: First Steps (2025)
The Fantastic 4: First Steps is streaming in the UK on Disney Plus.
The verdict
The Fantastic 4: First Steps holds up as a perfectly decent English film, if not a remarkable one. It carries a 6.9/10 on TMDB across 3,887 ratings — squarely mid-table. It clocks in at a standard 115 minutes. In the UK you can stream it on Disney Plus.
Should you spend 1h 55m on it?
1h 55m of English science fiction, leaning adventure, not one for younger kids. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- 6.9/10 from 3,887 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want something set in a world you already know
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 55m |
| Watch with family? | 12A · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Science Fiction / Adventure |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Matt Shakman
Cast
Where to watch in the UK
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 22 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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