But it was a little odd to hear that Marvel also planned to make the Fantastic Four a major part of the MCU’s future. Even though the Fantastic Four have always been prominent in Marvel’s comics, the characters — created by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee — had never translated well to the big screen.

First Steps are absolutely fantastic. Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps releases in United States theaters this weekend. Directed by Matt Shakman, the MCU flick stars Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards,

"First Steps" promises to push the MCU out of its comfort zone, but the movie quickly retreats into a tired version of the same old story.

Bachrach, Joseph Quinn and Julia Garner also star in Matt Shakman’s superhero adventure, in which the team must save Earth from a “Devourer of Worlds.”

Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Joseph Quinn star in Marvel's latest superhero pic, in theaters July 24

First Steps, the most promising movie from Marvel in a long time, fans are already looking forward to a digital release date ahead of the movie’s theatrical premiere. Of course, as the movie hits theaters on July 25,

First Steps, has revealed who directed the post-credits scene of the highly anticipated MCU feature. The scenes play an important role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as they tease future projects in the franchise.

Marvel Studios has released a 5-minute clip from The Fantastic Four: First Steps, detailing the team's origin story, a clash with one of Red Ghost's Super-Apes, and some familiar faces from the