The Fantastic Four Streaming Premiere Date Revealed: When the MCU's First Family Hits Your Screen
Marvel Studios has set the Disney+ premiere for The Fantastic Four: First Steps, sending the $521 million global smash to streaming after its home release window.
Marvel finally put a date on when you can stream its new Fantastic Four movie, and yes, it lands sooner than you might expect. If you skipped the theater run or just want a rewatch at home, here we go.
When you can stream it
'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' hits Disney+ on November 5, exclusively, following its home video release. So mark the calendar and clear a night.
How it did in theaters
The movie pulled in over $521 million worldwide. On top of that, it is sitting at an 86% Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes based on 399 reviews, which makes it the highest-rated film adaptation of Marvel's first family to date. Considering the franchise’s bumpy history on screen, that’s notable.
What this version actually is
Instead of modern-day MCU, this one leans into a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic vibe. Think bright colors, chunky tech, and a tone that feels different from the usual Marvel gloss. The core family is all here — Reed, Sue, Johnny, and Ben — trying to save Earth while also, you know, being a family. The big bads are not small: Galactus, the planet snacker himself, and his Herald, the Silver Surfer. And without spoiling anything, the threat isn’t just global; it gets personal for the team.
'Marvel's First Family face their most daunting challenge yet.'
The team in front of and behind the camera
Matt Shakman, who previously steered 'WandaVision,' directs. The cast is stacked, and there are a few fun swings in here — including who is playing the Silver Surfer.
- Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic
- Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm / The Invisible Woman
- Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm / Human Torch
- Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm / The Thing
- Julia Garner as the Silver Surfer
- Ralph Ineson as Galactus
- Natasha Lyonne as Rachel
- Paul Walter Hauser as Mole Man
What comes next
Marvel is not treating this as a one-off. Pascal, Kirby, Quinn, and Moss-Bachrach will all be back for 'Avengers: Doomsday.' No word here on how that connects plot-wise, but given the scale of the threat in 'First Steps,' expect fallout.
Bottom line: if you were waiting to see what the fuss was about — the throwback look, the Giant Cosmic Guy with a planet-sized appetite, Julia Garner as Silver Surfer — November 5 on Disney+ is your shot.