Is Fantastic Four: First Steps on Disney Plus? If Not Now, When Will It Be?
The latest Marvel epic has fans itching to stream—can you catch Fantastic Four: First Steps on Disney Plus yet, or is it still a theater tease?
The TL;DR...
Fantastic Four: First Steps isn’t on Disney Plus as of July 25, 2025, following its July 25 debut.
Directed by Matt Shakman, the film pulled in $190 million globally on opening weekend.
Disney Plus typically adds MCU films after an 90-day theatrical window.
Vintage and 1990s Fantastic Four series, plus movies, are streaming—check the lineup!
It’s a superhero patience test—hold tight for that streaming payoff!
Is Fantastic Four: First Steps Available on Disney Plus Yet?
As July 25, 2025, Fantastic Four: First Steps remains off Disney Plus, having launched in theaters today, July 25, 2025.
Directed by Matt Shakman, this Marvel Studios release is currently a cinema exclusive, a tactic to boost box office haul, as noted by Variety. Streaming fans will need to bide their time.
No official Disney Plus date has dropped yet, but updates could surface on Disney’s site or X trends. For now, it’s a big-screen-only adventure—time to dust off those theater tickets!
What’s the Movie About, and How Did It Perform?
Fantastic Four: First Steps stars Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing, and Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/Human Torch, facing off against Galactus and Silver Surfer, per Disney Plus’s synopsis. Directed by Matt Shakman, it shines with stunning CGI, notably the Silver Surfer, earning an 89% Rotten Tomatoes rating, per Deadline.
The film’s opening weekend raked in $190 million globally, per Deadline, topping projections of $125 million and outpacing DC’s Superman debut. This haul, fueled by San Diego Comic-Con hype, hints at a MCU comeback, though superhero fatigue looms as a wildcard.
When Will It Hit Disney Plus Based on Typical Windows?
Disney Plus typically rolls out MCU films after an 90-day theatrical exclusivity period, a trend seen with Deadpool & Wolverine’s November 2024 streaming debut post-July 2024 release, per What’s on Disney Plus. For Fantastic Four: First Steps, released July 25, 2025, this suggests a late October 2025 arrival, likely around October 23, per Variety’s past patterns.
Delays might push it to early November if box office lingers or holiday slots beckon. Keep an eye on Disney’s release schedule—the wait could stretch like Reed Richards’ arms!
What Other Fantastic Four Content Is on Disney Plus Now?
While Fantastic Four: First Steps isn’t streaming, Disney Plus offers a treasure trove of Fantastic Four classics. The platform includes:
“Fantastic Four” (2005) - Directed by Tim Story, this origin tale follows the team’s cosmic transformation, grossing $330 million despite mixed reviews, per Box Office Mojo.
“Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer” (2007) - Also by Tim Story, this sequel pits the team against the cosmic herald, earning $290 million, per Box Office Mojo.
“Fantastic Four” (2015) - Directed by Josh Trank, this reboot follows a darker origin with a flawed experiment, grossing $168 million amid negative reviews, per Box Office Mojo, and now on Disney Plus.
“Fantastic Four” (1994) - This short-lived 13-episode animated run explores the team’s battles, streaming on Disney Plus, per IMDb.
These offerings keep the Fantastic Four flame alive, offering a nostalgic bridge until the new film arrives.
What Does This Mean for Marvel Fans?
The delay of Fantastic Four: First Steps on Disney Plus, buoyed by its $190 million opening, per Deadline, keeps theaters humming while older content fills the gap. The 90-day window ensures Disney maximizes revenue, a playbook honed across MCU releases, per What’s on Disney Plus.
Fans can revisit the classics or savor the theater experience. With patience, the streaming debut will land—until then, it’s a superhero marathon worth the wait!
News compiled and edited by Ivy Adams for Pirates & Princesses.
Sources:
IMDb: "Fantastic Four: First Steps Release Info" (2025)
Variety: "Fantastic Four: First Steps Box Office and Streaming Plans" (2025)
Deadline: "Fantastic Four: First Steps Opening Weekend" (2025)
What’s on Disney Plus: "MCU Release Windows on Disney Plus" (2025)
Disney Plus: "Fantastic Four Catalog" (2025)
Box Office Mojo: "Fantastic Four (2005) and Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007) Earnings" (2025)
X trends on Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025)