Released on July 25, “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” is a breath of fresh air for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), offering a unique visual style and a strong blend of humor and sincerity. Each member of the Fantastic Four has individual emotional arcs throughout the film as Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach all bring unique takes on their characters. The film works well as a standalone story for The Fantastic Four and serves as a great introduction to the team in the MCU.