Fantastic Four 2025 Earns Historic Franchise Rotten Tomatoes Score

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A Peek at the Fantastic Four: First Steps Rotten Tomatoes Rating

The freshly released Fantastic Four: First Steps is setting new franchise benchmarks with its impressive score on Rotten Tomatoes. With Matt Shakman, director of WandaVision, helming this project, it’s a challenging undertaking. The film needs to not only immerse fans in the alternate Earth universe where Marvel’s First Family thrives, but also weave seamlessly into the broader MCU narrative in a way that satisfies viewers. As per our review penned by Jeff Ewing, the movie delivers on these expectations, yet it remains uncertain if critics will universally concur.

Fortunately, the Marvel epic starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn has been receiving positive reviews from critics in its early stages. It garnered an impressive initial rating on Rotten Tomatoes and marks a significant milestone for the Fantastic Four film series. This is particularly noteworthy as this blockbuster serves as the launchpad for Marvel Studios’ upcoming chapter of storytelling within their interconnected cinematic universe, featuring the iconic comic book team.

The initial release of “Fantastic Four: First Steps” received an impressive 88% approval rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, making it the first “Fantastic Four” movie to earn the “Certified Fresh” distinction on this popular review site.

A movie needs to fulfill two conditions to earn a “Certified Fresh” rating: one, it must secure a Critics’ Score of 75% or higher and be reviewed by no less than 80 Tomatometer critics (with at least 5 being Top Critics). Interestingly, the film First Steps managed to meet this criteria soon after its initial score was posted.

Ever since the first batch of reviews were published, I’ve been closely watching the movie’s ratings, and they’ve slid slightly but impressively to an outstanding 87%. As I write this, it’s predicted to remain in the range of mid-to-high 80s.

Among the three earlier movies featuring the Fantastic Four (the original one from 2005, the sequel Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer in 2007, and Fant4stic from 2015), none have been able to secure a “Certified Fresh” status. The most favorably received among them is Rise of the Silver Surfer, which garnered a rather poor Critics’ Score of 37%.

As a die-hard cinema enthusiast, I can’t contain my excitement for the grand premiere of “Fantastic Four: First Steps” hitting the big screen this coming Friday, July 25. This marks the long-awaited debut of Marvel’s legendary superhero squad within the expansive Marvel Cinematic Universe. The star-studded cast features Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn, embodying our beloved heroes. Brace yourselves as they face off against the formidable villains Silver Surfer, portrayed by Julia Garner, and Galactus, brought to life by Ralph Ineson. Get ready for an action-packed adventure that promises to redefine the boundaries of superhero films!

Why Fantastic Four: First Steps Needs To Succeed?

First Steps” from long-standing fans of the Marvel Comics squad will undoubtedly bring joy. Meanwhile, it’s quite possible that Marvel itself is feeling a sense of relief upon observing the movie’s strong critical reception prior to its release.

Simply stated, the film “First Steps” had to deliver for Marvel Studios. It’s important to note that it emerges from two unsuccessful “Fantastic Four” movie series previously. Moreover, it debuts in cinemas at a time when there are doubts about whether Marvel Studios’ MCU still holds the theatrical dominance it once did, following the critical disappointment of “Captain America: Brave New World” and the relatively poor box office performance of “Thunderbolts.”

*Note: I couldn’t find any movie titled “Thunderbolts” in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. If you meant another title, please let me know!

This additional detail concerns the movie, which plays a significant role in introducing next year’s blockbuster titled “Avengers: Doomsday“. The film is scheduled to hit theaters on December 18, 2026.

The responsibility for the success of “First Steps” is quite significant, as its reception could potentially impact the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Fortunately, it appears that “Fantastic Four” is not facing such scrutiny critically. However, whether the film will do well at the box office remains to be seen.

In the bustling movie theater scene, “Fantastic Four” is set to premiere alongside “Jurassic World: Rebirth” and DC Studios’ “Superman.” With anticipation high after years of waiting for the Fantastic Four’s Marvel Cinematic Universe debut, along with positive early reviews, this superhero epic could potentially yield a substantial box office success.

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2025-07-22 21:34