As the filmmaker’s three-year journey wound down on the project, he realized a key moment was missing, and managed to shoot it within a few months of the film's opening.

First Steps with love, they also don’t seem happy with many scenes deleted from the movie. Many are praising the story, but they have spotted some scenes that were originally a part of the trailer that were cut from the movie.

First Steps with love, they also don’t seem happy with many scenes deleted from the movie. Many are praising the story, but they have spotted some scenes that were originally a part of the trailer that were cut from the movie.

There are slight spoilers for The Fantastic Four: First Steps in this article. From the moment a new, modified Marvel logo rolls on screen in front of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, you know that you’re in for a very different movie from the typical MCU movies we’ve been seeing lately.

First Steps director Matt Shakman was discreet when questioned about Robert Downey Jr.’s role in the post-credits scene, choosing not to reveal any details and leaving the discussion to fans.

First Steps director Matt Shakman addresses a big Sue Storm moment in the movie's final act and reveals original plans for Franklin Richards' Marvel Cinematic Universe's introduction.

"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.

During the end credits of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, there is also another tribute, simply reading "For Inez Shakman". Inez Shakman is the mother of director Matt Shakman. She sadly passed away on April 3, 2025 at the age of 80.

Is the new “Fantastic Four” movie fantastic? No, and not everyone will love the amount of downtime in this one. But good is good enough for a Marvel superhero movie these days.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps is slated for a release on July 25, 2025, in theaters (USA).