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After its theatrical release on July 25, 2025, The Fantastic Four: First Steps became available to rent or buy on various digital platforms such as Apple TV, Fandango At Home and Prime Video. It was also released on physical formats such as 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on Oct. 14.The film, based on Marvel Comics, is the reboot of the Fantastic Four film series and the 37th addition overall in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Directed by Matt Shakman and produced by Marvel Studios, The Fantastic Four: First Steps features Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn as the titular team. Releasing on Disney+ on November 5, 2025, the film follows the team four years after they gain superpowers in a botched space mission, and face the cosmic entity Galactus, who is set to devour Earth. Refusing Galactus's offer to spare the Earth in exchange for Franklin, the team devises a plan to stop Galactus and his herald, the Silver Surfer, from destroying Earth.The Fantastic Four: First Steps Disney+ release and its availability on other digital platformsThe Fantastic Four: First Steps is arriving on Disney+ on November 5, 2025, following its usual time-frame of releasing Disney films on the platform from 2-3 months after their theatrical release. The film, which made about $521.9 million in the box office, can also be rent on purchased on the following platforms:Apple TVFandango At HomePrime VideoThese platforms offer to rent the film as $19.99 or a one-time purchase at $24.99. The Fantastic Four: First Steps 4K UHD digital and Blu-ray releasesA still from the film's trailer (Image via YouTube/Marvel Entertainment)The film became available on physical media earlier, with its 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD release on October 14, 2025. Limited-edition Steelbook, collector cards and a special The Fantastic Four: First Steps #1 comic are among few collectibles offered by Amazon in an exclusive bundle for fans.Beyond the high definition, the physical formats offer several bonus material for fans to dive deeper into the Marvel Cinematic Universe First Family. Key features in these formats include an insightful audio commentary with director Matt Shakman, a fun gag reel, and five deleted scenes.The film also features other behind-the-scenes featurettes such as Meet The First Family, Fantastic Futurism (exploring the retro-futuristic aesthetic), and From Beyond and Below, which explores the process of bringing characters like Galactus and the Silver Surfer from page to the screen.What is The Fantastic Four: First Steps about and what lies in the future for the team?A still from the film's trailer (Image via YouTube/Marvel Entertainment)The Fantastic Four: First Steps is the MCU debut of Marvel's First Family, set during the retro-futuristic story in the 1960s. The plot centers on Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic), Sue Storm (Invisible Woman), Johnny Storm (Human Torch), and Ben Grimm (The Thing), who explore their celebrity status and family dynamics as they face a monumental cosmic threat.The are up against the antagonist Galactus, who is heralded by the Silver Surfer. he conflict becomes personal when Galactus seeks out Reed and Sue’s infant son, Franklin Richards, for his immense power.Although the Fantastic Four successfully ward off the devouring creature in the film's conclusion, its events immediately set the path for significant multiversal conflicts. Specifically, the team is rumored to play a key role in the looming threat of Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, positioning them as crucial players in the MCU’s Phase Six.Stay tuned for more updates.
