With Reed, Sue, Johnny, and Ben once again clobberin' their way into our hearts, we've decided to rank the four (yes, four) Fantastic Four movies that came before this. Where will The Fantastic Four: First Steps ultimately rank on this list?

The Fantastic Four was Marvel Comics first superhero team and their villains stretch back decades, but here are the most powerful.

First Steps is set in Earth-828, a different one from the one we have seen in the MCU so far. The Fantastic Four are the only superheroes here and have been Earth's protectors for four years. Sue ( Vanessa Kirby) is expecting the birth of her and Reed Richards' ( Pedro Pascal,

Working with then-unknown filmmaker Robert Eggers on 'The Witch' supercharged the actor's career, eventually allowing him to play one of the biggest characters in the Marvel mythos.

As Reed, Pascal is convincing as the world’s smartest man who is nevertheless overwhelmed by the irrational flood of thoughts and emotions that accompany fatherhood. As written, Sue is a somewhat thankless character, but Kirby manages to add depth to the Invisible Woman with subtle performance choices.

First Steps are quickly trending toward becoming two of the biggest films of 2025. While the “good guys” on both sides are a significant reason, the villains in each movie have been impressive, drawing strong reviews from critics and fans alike.

First Steps introduces a fresh set of faces for the MCU, there’s one villain that fans have been waiting with bated breath to see on screen. Spoilers for The Fantastic Four: First Steps and possible future MCU content below As the main villain of Marvel’s Multiverse saga,