Fantastic Four reactions: Is this the First Step to an MCU revival?

This summer, comic book movie fans are being absolutely spoiled, as not only has James Gunn relaunched DC Studios with Superman but the Marvel Cinematic Universe is launching Phase Six with The Fantastic Four: First Steps. With Superman out and nearing $300 million worldwide, there’s some breathing room for The Fantastic Four to get some attention. And now that the release is less than a week away, first reactions have arrived. So how did it fare after the initial screening?

Based on the first reactions, The Fantastic Four: First Steps is just the sort of spectacle we expect in summer fare and what we used to expect from Marvel. As some reviews have noted, this is a must-see in IMAX, with awesome VFX and a scope that urges such a viewing.

#FantasticFour Is a masterpiece. the visual effects and the score are a HUGE stand out. Galactus Is huge In IMAX. It’s emotional and gives you hope. It beats you off and doesn’t stop. STAY Until the END CREDITS. pic.twitter.com/jEvx7g7Ojt

— deo (@frickyuu) July 19, 2025

I came in tempered but #FantasticFour is truly a return to form for the MCU, the opening minutes blew my socks off in IMAX. Gardner’s & Quinn’s work stood out to me the most. Galactus gives this film real stakes and his presence is felt even off screen, incredible miniature work! pic.twitter.com/eStc6TK0mp

— Brian (@BrianLongFilms) July 19, 2025

Fantastic Four friggin’ rocks! More than any Marvel movie before it, F4 feels like Jack Kirby’s imagination brought to life on the big screen. Between this and Superman, 2025 might go down as the year movies finally embrace the wonderful weirdness of comic books. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/M2wS78HOic

— Chris Killian (@chriskillian) July 19, 2025

These reviews (and the ones below) are prime examples of why it shows we shouldn’t have been quite as ready to write Marvel off, as The Fantastic Four: First Steps seems to be a genuine resurgence for them. Granted, they were looking to be on the upswing with Thunderbolts* but we’ve known better than to get our hopes up too much. But with First Steps, it’s apparent that Marvel has gotten Phase Six off of the ground in fantastic fashion.

#FantasticFour Quite possibly the best Marvel Studios film ever released. Absolutely loaded with talent and standout performances from Vanessa Kirby and Joseph Quinn. If you thought the MCU died with Endgame, think again. Thoughtfully crafted and easily a genre-defining classic pic.twitter.com/nU8k7c7boC

— george mckay (@harpersmedia) July 19, 2025

I have seen #FantasticFour !

The main 4 were excellently cast and radiate chemistry, their interactions are just as exciting as any action scene

Galactus and silver surfer are incredibly realized and bring serious stakes, something missing from recent mcu movies

a treat!! pic.twitter.com/ALhbipSAt8

— maddox (@selinasboot) July 19, 2025

#FantasticFour is an incredible movie. The first 60 minutes are fantastic but in general, the whole movie is honestly magical.

If you go into this movie with your expectations high- prepare for your mind to still be blown. It’s THAT good.

Also STAY around for the end credits pic.twitter.com/JJkWSOdofU

— yoshi (@yoshiyshzey) July 19, 2025

The Fantastic Four: First Steps will hit theaters on July 25th, paving the way for the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase Six which will also include three seriously promising films: next summer’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day, 2026’s Avengers: Doomsday and 2027’s Avengers: Secret Wars, a lineup that could easily make it the best phase yet.

And while we know that the runtimes for at least Doomsday and Secret Wars will be excessive (who isn’t expecting nearly three hours?), The Fantastic Four: First Steps surprised many fans when it was announced that it hits 116 minutes, which feels like almost nothing – although we’ll evidently want to stick around for the entire duration, as there is a surprise during the end credits. So, judging by the early reactions, it’s clear that director Matt Shakman and company have made excellent use of time.

What do you think of the initial reactions to The Fantastic Four: First Steps? Will you be checking it out on opening weekend?

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