This iteration of the Fantastic Four has a standalone adventure without all the burden of the MCU's history and cast of characters.

The new “Fantastic Four” blends a retro sensibility with a type of optimism that is reflective of a reboot in the comic book movie industry itself.

That might sound like no big deal, but after 2023’s “The Marvels,” this spring’s fourth “Captain America” movie and “Thunderbolts*” all underperformed by Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) standards, the new “Fantastic Four” may offer broader audience appeal by not pulling from other franchises.

First Steps, the latest addition to the MCU and the introduction of Marvel's first family. Take a look at the latest showing of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, in theaters now. The Fantastic Four: First Steps stars Pedro Pascal,

First Steps in this latest teaser for the MCU film starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ralph Ineson, and Julia Garner. The Fantastic Four: First Steps is now playing in theaters.

Marvel’s First Family — as embodied by the quartet of stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach — was in attendance at the world premiere for The Fantastic Four: First Steps, held at Los Angeles’ Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Monday.