The Fantastic Four: First Steps Review Embargo Has Critics Aggravated

Information about the release schedule for early reviews of The Fantastic Four: First Steps has been posted online, allowing fans to get a sense of when they can start reading responses to the eagerly awaited MCU film.

When is The Fantastic Four: First Steps review embargo?

Based on Scott Menzel’s statement, the review embargo for The Fantastic Four: First Steps is scheduled for July 22, 2025 at 9:00 am Pacific Time/12:00 pm Eastern Time. However, fans will be able to share their initial reactions to the movie a day earlier on July 21, 2025, at 10:00 pm PT/1:00 am ET.

You can get a sense of the public’s initial response to the movie by looking at social media comments made by influencers and others who attended early screenings. Critics’ reviews will become available soon after these initial reactions.

Certain commentators have raised concerns about the swift implementation of the embargo, noting that screenings for critics are usually just a few hours before the embargo expires.

The main characters in The Fantastic Four: First Steps are played by Pedro Pascal (as Reed Richards), Vanessa Kirby (Sue Storm), Joseph Quinn (Johnny Storm), and Ebon Moss-Bachrach (Ben Grimm). In the movie, Ralph Ineson portrays Galactus, while Julia Garner takes on dual roles as Shalla-Bal/Silver Surfer. Furthermore, Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich, and Natasha Lyonne have been given unspecified roles in the production.

In a lively setting reminiscent of the 1960s with a blend of modern futurism, Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps presents Marvel’s original family – Reed Richards (also known as Mister Fantastic), Sue Storm (Invisible Woman), Johnny Storm (Human Torch), and Ben Grimm (The Thing) – as they tackle their toughest obstacle to date.

In this endeavor, Kevin Feige functions as the main producer, with Louis D’Esposito, Grant Curtis, and Tim Lewis serving as executive producers. Mitch Bell shares in the production role, and the musical score is crafted by Michael Giacchino.

In American cinemas, “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” will debut on July 25, 2025. It’s been confirmed that Pascal, Kirby, Quinn, and Moss-Bachrach will all reappear in “Avengers: Doomsday,” scheduled for release in December 2026.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps is set to release in theaters on July 25, 2025.

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2025-07-10 00:56