Fantastic Four: First Steps Hits Lowest MCU Streaming Debut

The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Marvel Studios' latest superhero film, marked a disappointing milestone on Disney+ by recording the lowest streaming debut of any Marvel Cinematic Universe movie, despite its strong box office performance earlier in the year.

The film arrived on the streaming platform on November 5, 2025, more than three months after its theatrical release on July 25. According to Nielsen data, it garnered 556 million viewing minutes in its first five days, equivalent to 4.9 million complete viewings. This figure placed it below all previous MCU theatrical releases on Disney+, including recent underperformers like The Marvels, which achieved 5.3 million views in a similar period.

Among 2025 MCU entries, The Fantastic Four: First Steps trailed both Captain America: Brave New World, with 6.4 million views, and Thunderbolts, at 5.5 million. Broader comparisons highlight the gap: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever led with 14.1 million views in its debut week, followed by Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 at 10.9 million and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness at 9.7 million. Even Black Widow's 2021 streaming launch reached 5.1 million views, edging out the new release.