When Will ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps' Be Streaming On Disney Plus?
The Fantastic Four: First Steps arrived in theaters on Friday and is already being hailed by fans as one of the best movies in the MCU in recent years. If you're wondering when Fantastic Four will be available on Disney Plus and digital video platforms, read on to discover when you can likely watch the film from home.
Directed by Matt Shakman and produced by Kevin Feige, First Steps marks the fourth live-action Fantastic Four movie to hit the big screen, following the 2005 and 2007 films directed by Tim Story, and the 2015 version directed by Josh Trank. It's based on the Marvel Comics series of the same name, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.
The latest installment reintroduces Marvel's First Family – Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/Human Torch, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing – as they protect Earth from two cosmic threats.
'Mister Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch and the Thing face their most daunting challenge yet as they defend Earth from Galactus and Silver Surfer,' the synopsis reads.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps is off to a "fantastic" start at the box office. The title opened strong with $24.4 million in Thursday previews, marking the biggest preview gross of the year to date. Another $56 million came in on Friday, and its opening weekend tally could reach around $125 million, according to Deadline.
As for its critical reception, audiences and critics alike are responding positively to the movie, which holds an 88% critics score and a 93% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Wall Street Journal film critic Kyle smith praised First Steps as "easily the best superhero movie of the year."
William Bibbiani from The Wrap wrote, "Matt Shakman has done something Marvel Studios doesn't do very well anymore. He's made a superhero movie that embraces the 'super' part. And the 'hero' part. And the 'movie' part."
Here's everything to know about watching The Fantastic Four and when it will likely arrive on Disney+ and other digital streaming platforms.
How To Watch The Fantastic Four: First Steps Right Now
The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Marvel Studios' The Fantastic Four: First Steps premiered exclusively in theaters on Friday, July 25. Currently, the only way to watch the film is in movie theaters. Check your local cinemas for specific showtimes.
When Will The Fantastic Four: First Steps Be Streaming On Disney+?
The Fantastic Four: First Steps
The Disney+ streaming release date for The Fantastic Four: First Steps has not yet been announced. However, the latest superhero film will likely debut on the platform about three to four months after its theatrical release — most likely in October or November 2025.
For comparison, 2025's Captain America: Brave New World premiered in theaters on Valentine's Day and was released on Disney+ in May, about three and a half months later. Deadpool & Wolverine followed a similar timeline, landing on the streamer three months and 17 days after its theatrical debut.
Meanwhile, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 both had 60-day exclusive theatrical windows, with each film arriving on Disney+ exactly three months after premiering on the big screen.
To watch The Fantastic Four: First Steps when it eventually arrives on Disney+, you'll have to sign up for a subscription to the streaming platform. Plans start at $9.99 per month for the basic option (with ads). While Disney+ is not offering a free trial, the service offers a bundle option with ESPN+ and/or Hulu, starting at $10.99 monthly.
When Will The Fantastic Four: First Steps Be Streaming On Digital?
The Fantastic Four: First Steps
The good news is that you don't have to wait for The Fantastic Four: First Steps to land on Disney+ to watch the movie at home. The MCU blockbuster will be available to purchase and rent on digital video-on-demand platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+ and YouTube TV. The price will likely be $29.99 to buy and $24.99 for a 48-hour rental.
Studios typically release a movie digitally about 45 to 65 days after its theatrical premiere, though the timing can also vary based on its box office performance. That means the earliest The Fantastic Four: First Steps could be released digitally is September 8, 2025. Stay tuned for more details.
Watch the official trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps below.
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