Those waiting for The Fantastic Four: First Steps to finally be released on Disney+ now have a new reason to get excited. The Marvel Cinematic Universe has had a busy year, with three films and multiple series coming from Marvel Studios’ slate of projects. However, all the MCU’s 2025 movies and TV shows have now been released.
That comes after the MCU’s next TV show was delayed, confirming that no more Marvel Studios projects will be released in 2025. Despite that realization, MCU fans will still be able to watch a major release on Disney+, as The Fantastic Four: First Steps is the only 2025 MCU movie not to be available on the streamer. Its release just inched closer.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Disney+ Release Is Closer For Two Reasons
While Marvel has yet to announce when The Fantastic Four: First Steps will be released on Disney+, the movie is already available for fans to watch in two different ways. First, the film was made available on digital on September 23. That means fans could rent or purchase the MCU movie at the usual VOD storefronts two months after it released in theaters.
Now, October 14 marks another important day for those who wish to rewatch the MCU Fantastic Four movie’s cast in action or see Marvel’s First Family for the first time at home. That is because The Fantastic Four: First Steps is now available physically as of today. Physical media enthusiasts can purchase the film on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD.
With the MCU Fantastic Four movie now on digital and physical, only one thing remains. That is right, The Fantastic Four: First Steps‘ next confirmed release date will be for its Disney+ debut, which is now the only remaining reveal left for the film. That should not take too long, allowing fans to catch the team before they return in the upcoming Avengers movies.
When Could The Fantastic Four: First Steps Arrive On Disney+ Based On 2025 MCU Physical Release Dates?
While there might not be a set release date for the Fantastic Four’s Disney+ arrival, a couple of projections are possible. Based on the other 2025 MCU movies, we can pinpoint when Marvel’s First Family will make their streaming debut. For instance, Captain America: Brave New World was released physically on May 13, coming to Disney+ on May 28.
Given that 15-day window, The Fantastic Four: First Steps could be released on Disney+ on October 29. Taking Thunderbolts*‘s release timeline into account, we get a different result. That MCU team movie arrived on physical media on July 29, releasing on Disney+ on August 27. That is a 29-day window, which would put the Fantastic Four’s Disney+ release on November 12.
Given the timeline for the other 2025 MCU movies’ releases on physical media and Disney+, we can predict that The Fantastic Four: First Steps will likely be available to stream on Disney+ in two weeks to a month. The wait is almost over, with MCU fans most likely only having to wait for November, at the latest, which is good news.
