The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Rotten Tomatoes Score Is In

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Summary

  • The Fantastic Four: First Steps debuts with a positive Rotten Tomatoes score.
  • The current critic score is 87%, setting a record high for adaptations featuring the characters.
  • Despite the positive reviews, The Fantastic Four: First Steps may still have an uphill fight at the box office.

The score for the movie “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” on Rotten Tomatoes has been unveiled. As Marvel’s initial family takes the stage in the MCU during a challenging period for the extensive franchise, which has experienced critical acclaim with films like “Thunderbolts”, but didn’t meet the desired financial returns, and underperforming titles such as “Captain America: New World Order”, it is crucial for the movie to introduce these characters within the MCU, while also delivering a successful film for the franchise itself.

The Fantastic Four: Initial Journeys”

Directed by Matt Shakman, known for breathing life into “WandaVision” within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, this movie marks the beginning of their live-action series on Disney+. The superhero film boasts a star-studded ensemble, with Vanessa Kirby, Pedro Pascal, Eban Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn portraying the main characters. Supporting cast includes Julia Garner as the Silver Surfer, Ralph Ineson as Galactus, and Paul Walter Hauser as Mole Man, to name a few. With Marvel drumming up excitement for the new “Fantastic Four” movie, anticipation is running high among fans who have been let down by previous adaptations of these iconic characters.

Based on reviews from Rotten Tomatoes, the film “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” currently has a 87% positive rating from 119 critics’ evaluations. At this point, public opinion is still uncertain, but the reviews echo early buzz, suggesting a strong beginning for Marvel’s original superhero team. The score outperforms the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe release, “Captain America: Brave New World,” due in early 2025, and closely matches the anticipated film, “Thunderbolts.” According to Rotten Tomatoes’ Critics Consensus, it states:

This interpretation of The Fantastic Four effectively leverages robust character dynamics and is adorned with a stylishly nostalgic 1960s aesthetic, faithfully representing Marvel’s original superhero team.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps Has The Praise, Now It Needs The Box Office Numbers

Will It Top Superman?

With the critical reception for “The Fantastic Four: First Steps“, Marvel is now eagerly anticipating that it might surpass the earnings of their previous 2025 films, as these have hinted at a growing sense of superhero saturation from excessive exposure in the market. The box office is currently brimming with strong competitors like “Jurassic World Rebirth“, which remains popular, and “Superman“, another superhero film that’s still generating buzz, both set to clash during their third week alongside Marvel Cinematic Universe’s new release.

First Steps” holds the record for the highest Rotten Tomatoes score among all its movie releases. The original film from 2005 with Jessica Alba and Chris Evans scored a dismal 27%, while the sequel, “Rise of the Silver Surfer”, managed only slightly better at 37%. The 2015 release, marred by production issues, performed poorly despite having stars like Michael B. Jordan and Miles Teller, earning a mere 9%. Despite sitting high above its predecessors, “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” might face challenges due to the troubles of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, it has started off strong with an impressive 87% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

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2025-07-23 05:35