First Steps" brings the titular team to the MCU along with the real Galactus - here's what you need to know about Marvel's massive villain.

Marvel Comics achieved tremendous success when Stan Lee and Jack Kirby introduced the Fantastic Four in 1961. Now, almost 64 years later, the MCU is looking to four intrepid heroes to do so once again, ushering in a new era of excitement. Will history repeat itself?

"First Steps" promises to push the MCU out of its comfort zone, but the movie quickly retreats into a tired version of the same old story.

First Steps premiere, Ralph Ineson describes how different it is to play a character like Galactus. Plus, he tells THR what it was to see Galactus for the first time.

Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn star in Marvel's latest, out July 25.

Critics seem to at least agree that Fantastic Four is a visual feast and way better than the first three movies Fox made. As someone burnt out on the MCU since Thor: Love and Thunder, I’ll take clearing the low bar over getting walloped in the face by one higher up. Here’s what other reviewers are saying:

If the early reactions on social media are to be believed, Marvel fans are in for the best Marvel movie in years. The reactions are extremely one-sided, with critics praising the cast, the story, the score, and the production value.

Whenever a highly anticipated comic book film is released, toy manufacturers often reveal the looks of the main heroes and villains before they appear on the big screen. And like clockwork, Hot Toys has carried on that tradition by revealing The Fantastic Four: First Steps ‘ Galactus in all his celestial glory.

Fantastic Four: First Steps sticks close to this origin. You won’t get a full monologue about Taa or the Sentience of the Universe, but the pieces are there. Signals from deep space, cosmic warnings, and the Silver Surfer’s arrival all point to something ancient. When Galactus finally appears, he’s not explained with a throwaway line.

FANTASTIC FOUR: THE FIRST STEPS brings the team to us in a new and refreshing way. Matt Shakman's vision of their NYC is gorgeous and intoxicating and Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach are perfect. It's about family!!!! 💙 pic.twitter.com/ISdfduL6Su