- Premiere confirmed on Disney+ Spain on November 5, at no additional cost to subscribers.
- 103-day window from the theatrical release; coordinated arrival in Europe.
- Available with IMAX Enhanced on Disney+, with upscaled picture and compatible sound.
- Box office over $520 million and 86% critical rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Disney has set a date for the Fantastic Four: First Steps streaming launch: available on Disney+ starting November 5, available to subscribers without paying anything extra.
The platform launch comes after a window that fits within the studio's usual timeframe: 103 days have passed since its theatrical release and, in addition, it comes with a version IMAX Enhanced to take advantage of compatible TVs and home theater equipment.
Disney+ release date and arrival window
The Marvel Studios film will be added to the Disney+ catalog on Wednesday November 5In Spain and much of Europe, its release will be simultaneous, so those who decided to wait for the streaming service will be able to watch it from home that same day.
The jump to the platform occurs 103 days after its run in theaters, a margin the studio has already employed with other recent MCU titles. In select markets, the film also previously circulated on PVOD, following the usual route before being integrated at no additional cost into the subscription.
For Disney+ subscribers in Spain No additional payment or Premium access required: simply log in to the app on the day of the premiere and play it on any of the compatible devices.
What the streaming version offers
The arrival on Disney+ incorporates the format IMAX Enhanced, that expands the frame to show up to 26% more image in selected scenes, replicating the ratio seen in IMAX theaters when content allows.
IMAX Enhanced viewing will be available to all subscribers of Disney+, with no changes to the subscription. Those with compatible devices will also be able to take advantage of the sound enhancements associated with this option.
Box office reception and critical reviews
Fantastic Four: First Steps closed its run in theaters with more than 520 billion dollars worldwide. While it didn't meet the most ambitious expectations, its performance was remarkable for a franchise reboot.
Critically, the title has enjoyed a solid reception: 86% positive reviews in the specialized press and around 91% among audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, ranking among the highest-rated MCU installments of recent years.
Interest in its arrival on streaming is high, and Many viewers have preferred to wait for Disney+ to give it a chance., something common in powerful releases that maintain traction after the theatrical window.
Cast, plot and creative approach
Directed by Matt Shakman and written by Josh Friedman, Eric Pearson, Jeff Kaplan and Ian Springer, the film stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Marvel's First Family.
The film opts for a sixties aesthetic and a retrofuturistic air inspired by classic comics, showing the team already consolidated and in the height of his fame, instead of retelling its origin from scratch.
The plot places Reed, Sue, Johnny and Ben facing the threat of Silver Surfer and Galactus (Hot Toys figures of Fantastic Four and Galactus), forced to combine their role as heroes with the strength of their family ties to avoid a disaster of planetary scale.
As part of the current stage of the MCU, the film prepare the ground for upcoming crossings, including Avengers: Doomsday, where these characters will continue to gain weight in the overall narrative of the shared universe.
Franchise Background
This is about third attempt to relaunch Fantastic Four on the big screen: In 2005, Tim Story's version was released (with a sequel in 2007), and in 2015, Josh Trank's proposal arrived, whose critical reception was very mixed.
This new incarnation seeks differentiate yourself with a tone and style owned, more faithful to the classic spirit of the title, while integrating organically into the continuity of the MCU.
Availability and viewing options in Spain
From the November 5th, the film will be available on Disney+ Spain at no additional cost to subscribers, with the usual languages and subtitles of the platform and support for the image and sound formats compatible on each device.
For those who prefer the physical or digital purchase format, Blu-ray and 4K UHD editions and PVOD options are already available in different territories, although the reproduction included in the Disney+ subscription will likely be the most popular option after its streaming release.
With a closed date, IMAX Enhanced version and a remarkable critical reception, the landing of The Fantastic Four: Getting Started on Disney+ is set to become one of the most-watched releases of the year on the platform in Spain and Europe.
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