When is 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' hitting OTT?
What's the story
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) reboot, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, will make its digital debut on November 5. The film will be available on JioHotstar in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu with English subtitles. This release is highly anticipated by fans who missed its theatrical run in July.
Film overview
Cast and characters of 'The Fantastic Four'
The Fantastic Four: First Steps features a star-studded cast including 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). The film's plot revolves around these characters facing a cosmic-level threat from Galactus, played by Ralph Ineson. Julia Garner, Natasha Lyonne, and Paul Walter Hauser also star in supporting roles.
Film distinction
Unique visual style and retro-futuristic setting
What sets The Fantastic Four: First Steps apart from its predecessors is its tone and visual style. Under the direction of Matt Shakman, known for WandaVision, the film reimagines the team's origin story in a retro-futuristic world inspired by 1960s science fiction. The film was widely praised for its balance between character-driven emotion and large-scale spectacle. Critics particularly highlighted the chemistry among the new cast members as well as the crisp runtime. Read our review of the film here.