Fantastic Four: First Steps hits digital shelves as Disney+ streaming looms

Fans of the Marvel Comics team can buy or rent The Fantastic Four: First Steps starting this weekend as the 2025 film expands beyond theaters. Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 12 a.m. ET, the movie will be available to purchase on digital storefronts including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango At Home, among others. Prices vary by platform, but on Amazon Prime the film is listed at 29.99 to buy and 24.99 to rent. A 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD release is planned for Oct. 14, expanding the home-viewing options for fans who want bonus material.

Directed by Matt Shakman and written by a team including Josh Friedman, Eric Pearson, Jeff Kaplan, and Ian Springer, The Fantastic Four: First Steps features Pedro Pascal as Mr. Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Invisible Woman, Ebon Moss-Bachrach voicing The Thing, and Joseph Quinn as Human Torch. The supporting cast includes Julia Garner, Natasha Lyonne, Paul Walter Hauser, and Ralph Ineson. Rather than an origin tale, the film places the team together in a parallel universe that carries a loose 1960s vibe, offering a different spin on the group’s dynamics while expanding their place in the wider Marvel Cinematic Universe. The movie has already performed strongly at the global box office, grossing over 519 million worldwide.

Digital sale is only part of the release plan. The film is not yet available on any subscription service, but Disney and its partners typically follow a window that ends with streaming on Disney+ some months after release. Industry context suggests Disney+ could host The Fantastic Four: First Steps within the next month or so, given the studio tradition of moving new theatrical titles to the platform roughly four to six months after release. By comparison, a recent Marvel title such as Thunderbolts moved to premium video-on-demand about two months after opening and reached Disney+ approximately three and a half months after its theatrical debut. If The Fantastic Four: First Steps follows a similar trajectory, a Disney+ appearance around mid-November 2025 would be plausible, though timing remains uncertain.

For subscribers weighing options, Disney+ offers several plans. With ads, the service runs about 9.99 per month; ad-free access is 15.99 per month or 159.99 per year. Bundles pairing Disney+ with Hulu, Max, or ESPN+ are available, letting viewers combine services at varying price points. The exact release on Disney+ will hinge on Disney’s strategic windowing for Marvel titles and platform considerations, which can shift based on market demand and content strategy.

Fans who want to watch as soon as possible can already buy or rent The Fantastic Four: First Steps digitally this week. The film’s digital arrival provides immediate access for those who want to experience the team’s latest adventure, while the Blu-ray and DVD edition and the later Disney+ streaming will broaden accessibility for different viewing preferences.