Where will The Fantastic Four: First Steps be available to stream? Details explored

The Fantastic Four: First Steps, the latest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), was released exclusively in theaters on July 25, 2025. Directed by Matt Shakman and produced by Kevin Feige, the film introduces new versions of the iconic Marvel characters Mister Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch, and the Thing. It features Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach in the lead roles.

Following its theatrical run, many viewers are looking forward to when the film will be available to watch at home. This article outlines the expected timeline and platforms where The Fantastic Four: First Steps will be available for streaming and digital purchase.

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The Fantastic Four: First Steps is likely to release on Disney+ before 2025 ends

At the moment, The Fantastic Four: First Steps is available exclusively in theaters, but the film will soon be available for premium digital rental and purchase across major platforms. Although the exact release date has not been confirmed, the digital debut is expected around October 2025, approximately 60 to 70 days after its theatrical release. Below are the expected streaming platforms for the film.

1) Disney+

After its theatrical release, The Fantastic Four: First Steps is expected to be available to stream exclusively on Disney+. The estimated streaming release is expected around October or November 2025, roughly three to four months after its theatrical debut. Disney+ subscription plans include:

• With ads: Starting at $10.99/month (including bundle options with Hulu and ESPN+)
• Ad-free: Starting at $16.99/month

Subscribers will have unlimited access to watch the film once it arrives on the platform.

2) Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV

The film might also be available for digital purchase and rental on platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and YouTube Movies shortly after its theatrical run. These platforms generally follow a similar pricing and viewing model for on-demand content:

• Rental price: Typically between $3.99 and $7.99 for a 48-hour viewing window once playback begins, though during a premium video-on-demand (PVOD) period, rentals can cost up to around $24.99.
• Purchase price: Usually ranges from $14.99 to $24.99 for unlimited access to stream or download the film; prices as high as $29.99 are rare and generally limited to special cases or PVOD.
• Viewing window: Rentals typically allow 30 days to start watching and 48 hours to finish once playback begins.

Prices may vary depending on the platform or region. Always check the preferred service for the most current details.

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About The Fantastic Four: First Steps: Plot overview

The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) is the 37th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, directed by Matt Shakman. The story takes place in a 1960s retro-futuristic setting, focusing on astronauts Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Ben Grimm, and Johnny Storm, who gain superpowers after exposure to cosmic rays during a space mission and they form a superhero team known as the Fantastic Four.

Years after becoming famous, the team faces a threat from Galactus, a cosmic being who eats planets. The Silver Surfer comes to warn that Galactus plans to destroy Earth. Galactus wants Reed and Sue’s unborn son, Franklin, because he has special powers that could stop his hunger.

The Fantastic Four work to protect Earth by building teleportation bridges to relocate the planet. A confrontation ensues when Galactus captures Franklin. With the help of the Silver Surfer’s herald, Shalla-Bal, the team manages to defeat Galactus, though Shalla-Bal sacrifices herself in the process. The film concludes with Earth safe and hints at future developments through a mid-credits scene.

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Also read: How many credits scenes are there in The Fantastic Four: First Steps? Explained.

Edited by Ankur Pandey