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FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS (2025) IS A BLAST! MOVIE REACTION! Marvel Post-Credits Scene | Galactus

2025-09-23 Entertainment
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Fantastic Four: First Steps Reaction Confirms Strong Family Chemistry Amidst Pacing Issues

This deep-dive reaction captures the hosts' immediate thrill over the film’s gorgeous retro-futuristic visuals and strong family focus, while analyzing how character sacrifices ultimately drive Marvel’s first family forward.

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  • The 1960s retro-futuristic aesthetic and Michael Giacchino’s memorable score are immediate highlights, setting a unique tone.
  • The central dynamic—Reed and Sue preparing for a child while confronting Galactus—provides significant emotional weight.
  • Sue Storm’s ultimate sacrifice to save her family and the planet earns high praise for character execution.
  • The team unites global powers to literally move Earth, avoiding the Faustian bargain of sacrificing their son.

This discussion reviews Marvel Studios’ Fantastic Four: First Steps, covering the reaction, breakdown, and spoiler review from Andrew, Tara, and John. Readers gain insight into the film’s strengths, particularly its grounded themes of family and unity set against massive cosmic stakes, balanced against critiques regarding the story's rushed third act.

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GALACTUS IS COMING!! Fantastic Four: First Steps Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: https://www.patreon.com/c/thereelrejects - Get your New Customer offer + 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month at https://www.mintmobile.com/REJECTS - Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ With Avengers: Doomsday on the horizon, Andrew, Tara, & John REUNITE to give their Fantastic Four: First Steps Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis, Breakdown, & Spoiler Review! Andrew Gordon (Cinepals), Tara Erickson, & John Humphrey jump into Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025), Marvel Studios’ bold reboot of the First Family. Directed by Matt Shakman (Wandavision) the film introduces us to Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal — The Last of Us, The Mandalorian & Grogu), Sue Storm / Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby — The Crown, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning), Johnny Storm / Human Torch (Joseph Quinn — Stranger Things, Gladiator II), and Ben Grimm / The Thing (Ebon Moss-Bachrach — The Bear, The Punisher). They operate in a retro-futuristic 1960s world where science, celebrity, and cosmic danger collide. In First Steps, the Fantastic Four are already established heroes when Reed & Sue reveal they are having a child, setting off both public celebration and personal tension. But everything changes when Silver Surfer (Julia Garner) delivers a warning: Galactus (Ralph Ineson) is coming. With cosmic machinery out of balance, Reed, Sue, Johnny, and Ben must pull together to protect Earth. Key moments include the Silver Surfer’s haunting arrival, Galactus’ looming threat, the emotional weight of Sue’s sacrifices during battle, Johnny’s recklessness as the Human Torch, and Ben’s struggle with his transformation. The film also features a mid-credits cameo that sets up future MCU conflict. With incredible visuals, strong performances, nostalgic period design, and one of Michael Giacchino’s most memorable scores yet, First Steps stakes its claim as a new high point for the franchise. #FantasticFourFirstSteps #FantasticFour #MCU #PedroPascal #VanessaKirby #JosephQuinn #BenGrimm #Galactus #SuperheroMovies #MovieReaction #AndrewGordon #TaraErickson #React #ReactTo #Reaction #Movie #Movies #MovieReaction #NewMovie #NewMovies #Marvel #MCU #AvengersDoomsday #Avengers #DoctorDoom #VictorVonDoom #RobertDowneyJr Thunderbolts* (2025) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/WcYxq-uuu9U Superman (2025) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/BjIqmecreAM Captain America: Brave New World (2025) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/mueDPaEP4kM The Iron Giant (1999) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/IyWsZ3NDrSY Batman & Robin (1997) Movie Reaction Commentary: https://youtu.be/7HPaKZj50zE Follow Andrew Gordon On Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieSource Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agor711/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/Agor711 Follow *Tara Erickson* on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ twitter: https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson 0:00 Checking In! 2:24 Fantastic Four First Steps Reaction 33:11 MINT MOBILE 34:26 Fantastic Four First Steps Movie Reaction 01:22:36 Fantastic Four First Steps Review Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ RR Clips & Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ReelRejectsClips Follow TheReelRejects On The Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Supervising Producer: https://twitter.com/nerdchronic?lang=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Follow & Listen to Us Wherever You Get Your Podcasts!! - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XHMwbveiznxSOGxN9XT0M - Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vc3Rhci13YXJzLXRhbGs - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reel-rejects-tv-movie-recaps/id1616339990 - Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Apocalypse-Podcast/B08JJP58FG PLAYLISTS: Sketches & Short Films: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw_zWuTRfBOUP3aYyIYRzc2y

Top Comments (10)

@drewnes64 2025-09-23

I agree with John.. we need to move away from the "is Marvel back??" question. It is tiring. Either you like it or don't, but move on if it doesn't make you happy anymore. This movie rocks and I will always have hope for the next one.

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@coolguy473 2025-09-23

"Tell Franklin Uncle Johnny loves him" Johnnys my favorite in this.

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@nicksmyth4050 2025-09-23

When Sue tell Johnny to kill Silver Surfer, this was one of the first times in a Marvel movie where I felt the full weight of what that means. I’ve never seen a straight-up superhero (not an antihero) just flat-out tell someone to murder another. And you completely get why. The 4 are THAT desperate to escape them and protect Franklin

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@thedarkknight2221 2025-09-23

What I love so much about Pedro’s version of Reed is that as good and kindhearted as he is, he acknowledges there is a darker more coldhearted side of him. This is the same man who decided to shoot the Hulk into space because he, Tony Stark, Black Bolt and Doctor Strange decided it was far too dangerous for him to live on earth. The drawback to having an intellect that powerful is that you are capable of seeing all variables of an equation. Even the worst most, ruthless variables.

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@cornberry 2025-09-24

The space scene is really some of the best imagery of the MCU. The music during it too, whew!

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@paulkripke3423 2025-09-23

i still have chills on “i herald…. Galactus”

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@starheartskull15 2025-09-24

Why is this poor man always tasked with having to choose between saving his child or the world 😂

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@Torron79 2025-09-24

I love how they show Johnny as not only a "funny" guy but also a very smart one - compared to the 2005 version where he only was a big mouth in a good looking body.

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@sebagonzalezmusic 2025-09-24

Sue overexterting herself to push Galactus through the portal to save Franklin, even at the cost of her own life, was the ultimate portrayal of a mother's love. When a mother's child is in danger, she'll dig deep and find strength she never even knew was there to save their life, even if it means sacrificing herself.

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