The Fantastic Four: First Steps Christian Review

The Fantastic Four: First Steps, just hearing the name gives me a slight jolt of nostalgia. Those old days… Reed Richards and his galaxy-sized brain, Johnny’s full-tandoor swag, Ben’s rock-like loyalty, and Sue’s quiet strength, which was felt in every scene. A little geek squad vibes, a little chaos, but the heart is absolutely clean. But this time, what Marvel has served… is different. Neither that blast-full CGI entry, nor that typical shiny superhero posturing. This time everything is raw. As if someone has removed the makeup of the glamour of the story… and shot the emotions in complete close-up.

And the theme? Straight from the heart—family. But not the one with Instagram filter. This is a family that is a little tired. A little broken too. There is something bubbling up inside everyone—anger, regret, guilt, or just those old good things that don’t speak but stick around. Yet when the time comes… everyone stands up for each other. Someone’s pain becomes the other’s shield. Someone gives love without saying a word. And when we see everyone standing together in one or two of their scenes—the heart just says: “This is what true love is.” Just like Philippians 2:3-4—you first, me later.

And when Franklin Richards comes on screen… everything slows down. It’s like the world has stopped for a bit. A soft light falls on his tiny face, and in that moment you feel the sacredness that only a child brings. Psalm 127:3 rings in your mind—“Children are gifts, not burdens.”

Then Galactus—the grand cosmic energy doomsday threat. The same Marvel-style universe eater, but not just a show this time. There’s a spiritual undercurrent in this too. Creator vs. Destroyer. Hope vs. Hopelessness. Like a scene from Revelation is unfolding in slow motion. And the scale of it all? Terrifying, but poetic.

And brother… the Silver Surfer. His presence is soothing in a different way. Absolutely still. Like the surface of an ocean—calm on the top, stormy inside. The constant battle between duty and morality is visible in his eyes. There is a Christ-like presence in him—not obvious, not overdone—but that silence of sacrifice, that burden of choosing light in the middle of darkness… it hits differently.

But reminder—this is Marvel. You will find the multiverse, time shifts, and some God-complex moments too—where you will think, “Is this guy trying to be God?” So if you are a little spiritually grounded or are with kids, do a short post-movie processing. Because at times the border between imagination and theology dissolves without warning.

Some people are saying that the movie is a bit slow. And yes, that’s right. But not every story is made to dazzle. Some stories emerge from that pain where even silence is loud. This movie doesn’t just entertain—it stirs something deep inside. There’s a pause after every action. And in that pause… we ask ourselves questions.

So yes, The Fantastic Four: First Steps is a reboot, but it’s also a spiritual rethink. Where connection comes before ego, and sacrifice before power. Where above all… love. If you are a believer, or you just like such stories where spirituality flows quietly without giving a sermon, then brother, this movie will leave some small things for you. No show-off – just the truth, served quietly.

So take the popcorn, but not just for the sake of it. Take a little of the heart as well, a little of the mind as well. It is possible that when the movie ends, you ask yourself – “What am I really doing with the power that I have?”

And who knows… maybe that is your real superpower.