When Will Marvel's Fantastic Four: First Steps to Arrive on Digital Platforms?
Marvel's Fantastic Four: First Steps saw a dramatic fall in cinema numbers after its July 25th premiere weekend, registering a 66% drop in its follow-up week. While Marvel Studios enthusiasts showed up to watch how the movie set in an different interpretation of Earth would lay the groundwork for The Avengers: Doomsday, the slump in audience engagement parallels the disappointing cinematic performances of Thunderbolts* and Brave New World.
Marvel's iconic quartet will get another opportunity to engage audiences when The Fantastic Four: First Steps makes its way to streaming. What follows is what was announced about the arrival of the feature on digital rental and educated guesses for its streaming service launch.
When Can You Rent or Purchase Fantastic Four: First Steps Digitally?
Fantastic Four: First Steps will be available on Prime Video, iTunes, Vudu and additional online stores on September 23. It is currently up for advance purchase at $29.99.
What is the Release Date for The Fantastic Four: First Steps on Home Video?
The film's 4K UHD streaming, disc and Blu-ray disc editions will release on the 14th of October. The physical release includes a outtakes, a mini-documentary on the creation of the Marvel icons, and filmmaker insights from director Matt Shakman and designer Kasra Farahani. Shakman and the crew also talk about the experience of filming on the massive sets used to create a stylishly vintage version of New York and their method to bringing figures like the devourer of worlds, the subterranean ruler, and the cosmic herald into live-action.
The disc version also includes several unused footage such as the celebration of a special holiday and extra time spent in the underground world. Amazon will be offering an special metal case that bundles art cards featuring the members of the family and a companion comic.
When Can Subscribers Watch The Fantastic Four: First Steps on Disney+?
Disney Studios is the parent company of Marvel, so Disney+ will be the first stop for The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Thunderbolts landed on streaming on Aug. 27, about three months after its May 2 theatrical release, and Captain America Brave New World became available on the platform on May 28th after its Valentine's Day debut. Based on this, The Fantastic Four: First Steps will almost certainly be available on the service in November.
