THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS Preview Reactions Hail It As The Best MCU Movie Since AVENGERS: ENDGAME

THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS Preview Reactions Hail It As The Best MCU Movie Since AVENGERS: ENDGAME

Fans and critics in Brazil were recently treated to a 30-minute preview of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, and some early reactions are calling the next MCU movie the best one since Avengers: Endgame...

By JoshWilding - Jul 09, 2025 08:07 AM EST
Filed Under: Fantastic Four

The cast of The Fantastic Four: First Steps has been touring the globe, and fans/critics in Brazil were recently treated to a 30-minute preview. Comprised of scenes from the first and second acts, it was intended to give viewers a taste of what to expect from the next MCU movie.

So, to be clear, it's not the full thing. However, some early reactions have started doing the rounds on social media, and they're overwhelmingly positive. 

@mpmorales called filmmaker Matt Shakman's world-building "incredible," and declared what they'd been shown a "cool introduction to the quartet, their powers, and the looming threat of Silver Surfer."

Another X user, @GoodNerd23, said that The Fantastic Four: First Steps "might be the best Marvel movie post-Endgame." He added, "It feels a lot like The Incredibles, super fun, colorful, and different from other Marvel films. The Silver Surfer steals the show!"

Fan account @4FantasticoBRA also posted a lengthy breakdown of what they saw. Here are some highlights:

"What was shown not only surprised me...but genuinely moved me. The entire setting of this universe is unique. It’s a great gift for the fans. It all starts with an intimacy we’re not used to seeing in this type of movie. It feels like we’re meeting a real family, with vulnerabilities, humor, affection, and purpose."

"The dynamic between Reed and Sue is one of the highlights. We saw many scenes of the two together, and Vanessa and Pedro are in perfect sync, truly conveying the feeling of a couple that’s been together for a long time. Their relationship shows, right from the start, that this movie goes far beyond just showcasing superpowers."

Ben and Johnny also shine. Each has a very well-defined personality, and the chemistry between them works from the first moment. The jokes come at just the right time, and you know how it is: Johnny being Johnny!"

"The plot has a family-oriented tone, and this becomes clear with the arrival of baby Franklin. This is pure Fantastic Four! They’re not just facing a major threat: family bonds are at the heart of the story."

"The final sequence of the preview I watched is one of those that makes the entire room hold its breath. The CGI? Flawless. And the buildup of danger feels real—you sense the weight of what’s at stake."

This hopefully bodes well for The Fantastic Four: First Steps, as these "reviews" are glowing and not dissimilar to those for Superman's 30-minute previews last month. 

Marvel Studios delivered a dud with Captain America: Brave New World earlier this year. Thunderbolts*, meanwhile, was a critical hit but still struggled to attract an audience and looks set to end its run at the global box office with less than $400 million.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps needs to be a hit, especially as it will lead directly into Avengers: Doomsday next December. Spider-Man: Brand New Day is still scheduled to be released before that, but it's a co-production with Sony Pictures (meaning Disney and Marvel Studios get a much smaller percentage of the profits).

The Fantastic Four: First Steps is set to be released in theaters on July 25, 2025.

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AllsGood
AllsGood - 7/9/2025, 8:23 AM
THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS Preview Reactions Hail It as The Best MCU Movie Since AVENGERS: ENDGAME

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AllsGood
AllsGood - 7/9/2025, 8:42 AM
@AllsGood - Good Morning AllsNotGood and CreateNowSlpL8r :)
DSAC294
DSAC294 - 7/9/2025, 9:46 AM
@AllsGood - are we going to get a good ole fashioned Hulk vs Thing brawl in the MCU?
AllsGood
AllsGood - 7/9/2025, 10:20 AM
@DSAC294 - I can see that happening in Avengers: Secret Wars.

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marvel72
marvel72 - 7/9/2025, 11:46 AM
@AllsGood - They say that about every MCU movie.

Don't fall for it,what am I even saying, you love this movie already.
DSAC294
DSAC294 - 7/9/2025, 12:12 PM
@AllsGood - pull some strings make that happen!!! 💚🧡
Corruptor
Corruptor - 7/9/2025, 7:20 PM
@AllsGood - everyone always liked a good Hulk vs. Thing bust up, the one where they teamed up as two misfits against the world afterwards was good too.

Only problem is for the MCU to do it properly they need to recast Hulk and Thing.
theBlackSquare
theBlackSquare - 7/9/2025, 8:24 AM
Preview Reactions – Schmeview Schmeactions!

Hope they right tho.
SuperCat
SuperCat - 7/9/2025, 8:26 AM
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Ryguy88
Ryguy88 - 7/9/2025, 8:32 AM
So Superman had mixed - terrible preview reviews and good - great critical review. F4 has great preview reviews and....
AllsGood
AllsGood - 7/9/2025, 8:38 AM
@Ryguy88 - BUT Let's be Honest with ourselves the Superman reviews are Mixed. Even M. Cassidy gave it a Mixed Review.
Ryguy88
Ryguy88 - 7/9/2025, 8:42 AM
@AllsGood - I agree, a lot of 3/5 reviews giving it a boost on the tomato meter. The metacritic is over 70 though which is really good and I believe IMDB is over 8, which is also really good. These are all similar to how the good MCU movies stand on these aggregates.

Mark seems to like dark and gritty movies, so I get why he's down on this apparently silly movie.
AllsGood
AllsGood - 7/9/2025, 8:45 AM
@Ryguy88 - Reviews for Superman have been counted, and with 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, the "Certified Fresh" DCU movie is now the best-reviewed DC Comics adaptation since James Gunn's The Suicide Squad in 2021.
Ryguy88
Ryguy88 - 7/9/2025, 8:46 AM
@AllsGood - are you a robot or something?
dragon316
dragon316 - 7/9/2025, 8:48 AM
@Ryguy88 - reviews don’t make success transformers one will have had sequel
AllsGood
AllsGood - 7/9/2025, 8:54 AM
@Ryguy88 - Are you?
Canyoublush
Canyoublush - 7/9/2025, 9:21 AM
@AllsGood - As much I hate to admit it……no this is incorrect. Superman reviews are not mixed they are very positive. 85% certified fresh. That doesn’t look like it’s mixed to me.
Goldboink
Goldboink - 7/9/2025, 9:57 AM
@Ryguy88 -
No, it had a few clickbait reactions from nobodies that were played up to attract eyeballs. It's part of the internet game.
CreateNowSlpL8r
CreateNowSlpL8r - 7/9/2025, 10:51 AM
@Ryguy88 - They ran the same exact headline for Thunderbolts.

The access media got its marching orders. Just need to wait to see what the hashtag is now...
Ryguy88
Ryguy88 - 7/9/2025, 11:06 AM
@CreateNowSlpL8r - yup, early preview reviews are proven time and time again to be meaningless.
CreateNowSlpL8r
CreateNowSlpL8r - 7/9/2025, 11:16 AM
@Ryguy88 - Its the equivelent of an ad campaign. Im sure thats why the marketing budgets are so high. They are a lot more coordinated than some believe. I wasn't even joking about the hashtags. Go back and read some of the past movies, especially on the Disney side. They are given key words they want the reviewers to use. They use them on RT too if you read the critic reviews. RT deletes user reviews now whenever they feel like it so you literally can't trust any of it.

[insert actor name] soars in the role!

Refreshing take

MCU is back

etc, etc.
McMurdo
McMurdo - 7/9/2025, 6:00 PM
@Canyoublush - respect you for this my friend.
Ikusa
Ikusa - 7/9/2025, 8:32 AM
That's not saying much.
Latverian
Latverian - 7/9/2025, 8:40 AM
@Ikusa -

If you bury your head deep enough, it says nothing at all.
UltimaRex
UltimaRex - 7/9/2025, 8:33 AM
"It feels a lot like The Incredibles"

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fanboy03191
fanboy03191 - 7/9/2025, 8:36 AM
After Thunderbolts, I saw the MCU still absolutely has it. I am willing to give this a chance after seeing the clips. It does look like a breath of fresh air. Still a bit sore Krasinski isn’t Reed but w/e.
knomad
knomad - 7/9/2025, 8:41 AM
@fanboy03191 - Agreed. T-bolts was way better than the box office indicates. And they totally missed the boat by not casting Krasinski. Even his tiny part in Dr. Strange 2 showed he was born to play the part. Pascal.. nah.
fanboy03191
fanboy03191 - 7/9/2025, 8:48 AM
@knomad - I’m not ready to write of Pascal at all. I actually like him. Just wish they kept Halpert in the role.
lord22
lord22 - 7/9/2025, 8:39 AM
but no way home was the best since endgame ? then gotg3 was the best since endgame, then deadpool and wolverine and recently thunderbolt. why are we not saying that this movie is the best since the last good one.
FrenchCoulson
FrenchCoulson - 7/9/2025, 8:40 AM
Every movie the same Line lol
And i have a scoop from 2026! Spiderman 4 will be the best since Endgame!!!
SuperCat
SuperCat - 7/9/2025, 8:41 AM
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TheFinestSmack
TheFinestSmack - 7/9/2025, 8:52 AM
@SuperCat - Brilliant
SuperCat
SuperCat - 7/9/2025, 9:01 AM
@TheFinestSmack - Thanks :)
thedrudo
thedrudo - 7/9/2025, 8:46 AM
I’m not reading into this much but I am getting more and more excited. That 60s vibe looks dope as hell and Pedro is starting to win more over as Reed.

We’ll see! But it’s Superman week!! F4 can wait!
Nonameforme
Nonameforme - 7/9/2025, 8:49 AM
They just said that about thundervengers though...and if that's the best since endgame, shouldn't this be the best since thundervengers? Have we forgotten about that movie already!?!.
dragon316
dragon316 - 7/9/2025, 8:50 AM
It will be interesting when it will come never trust reviews , critics and rotten tomatoes score everyone have different likes with entertainment based trust movie on reviews rotten tomatoes score may as well like avatar movies no debate about it
SuperSpiderMan5
SuperSpiderMan5 - 7/9/2025, 8:50 AM
Best since End Game? Man we're in for a treat.
PatientXero
PatientXero - 7/9/2025, 8:55 AM
I read a rumor that Ben and Reed had a previous fling before Reed met Sue. Causing a unique situation between the 3.
Skestra
Skestra - 7/9/2025, 9:08 AM
@PatientXero - They were roommates in college. It happens. You know, sometimes you got to get your rocks off.
DocSpock
DocSpock - 7/9/2025, 9:25 AM
@PatientXero -

You need a getting his rocks off reference to really sell that.
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