The Fantastic 4: First Steps

Right now you can watch The Fantastic 4: First Steps in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Disney Plus — and it goes further with its ideas than most genre entertainment bothers to. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 3,502 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Watch it for Pedro Pascal — the performance elevates material that could easily tip into self-seriousness. Available now on Disney Plus — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, The Fantastic 4: First Steps is worth clearing space for. The Fantastic 4: First Steps treats its concept seriously enough to follow it all the way through. Against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel's First Family is forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, while defending Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer. Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby lead a cast that never lets the concept overwhelm the characters. It hit screens in 2025. The world-building is meticulous enough to sustain multiple rewatches, with details early on that only make sense later. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

The Fantastic 4: First Steps is satisfying on multiple levels — something to watch and something to think about after. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Pedro Pascal's performance is the anchor the more ambitious moments need. The world-building pays off in ways you will not anticipate on a first watch.