The Fantastic Four walk confidently down a city street in matching blue uniforms with the number four emblem with their blue spacecraft parked behind them

Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps now streaming on Disney+

by Explore Disney+ Contributor

25 February 2026

In a retro-futuristic world, Marvel’s First Family defends Earth

Take note: Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps is now streaming on Disney+. In this new take, Reed Richards, Sue and Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm (aka Marvel’s First Family) team up to defeat Silver Surfer and Galactus, who threaten Earth’s existence. This inspiring new Super Hero film is a must-see, where everyone learns about the formidable power of family. For the full range of Marvel content on Disney+, check out the Marvel Collection.

What’s the plot of Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps?

Johnny Storm and Reed Richards are wearing space suits, hovering in zero-gravity aboard a space ship
The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Marvel Studios

Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps introduces Marvel’s First Family — Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic, Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Johnny Storm/Human Torch and Ben Grimm/The Thing — as they face a daunting challenge. 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 and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer. And if Galactus’ plan to devour the entire planet and everyone on it weren’t bad enough, it suddenly gets very personal.

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When is Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps available to stream?

Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps is now streaming on Disney+.

The Thing stands in the street, holding a 60s-looking car above his head as a small group of people look on
The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Marvel Studios

Who are the main characters in Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps?

Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic), with his incredible stretching abilities and scientific prowess, leads the crew alongside his wife, Sue Storm (Invisible Woman), who uses her invisibility and powerful force fields in the fight to protect the world. Sue’s brother Johnny Storm (Human Torch) brings powers of flame-generation and flight. Rounding out the family is Ben Grimm (The Thing), whose hard exterior houses a gentle nature.

The family faces Galactus, consumer of worlds and destroyer of planets, and his herald, the Silver Surfer.

A close up on Sue Storm as her powers warp the space around her
The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Marvel Studios

Who’s in the Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps cast?

Pedro Pascal leads as Reed Richards, joined by Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm. Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach round out the quartet as Johnny Storm and Ben Grimm. Ralph Ineson plays Galactus, and Julia Garner is the Silver Surfer.

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