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The Fantastic Four: First Steps was added to this list based on the following criteria: Pre-Release Buzz
Type of Contender: Craft
Contender Factor: 72.93 out of 100 (Stage 5 of 5 complete)
Stage 1 – Pedigree
Director: Matt Shakman
Writers: Peter Cameron, Josh Friedman, Jeff Kaplan, Eric Pearson, Ian Springer
Stars: Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Julia Garner, Ralph Ineson
Techs: Nona Khodai, Tim Roche (Ed); Jess Hall (Ci); Michael Giacchino (Mu)
Distributor: Walt Disney
Prior Recognition:
Other Oscar Nominees: Kirby (1:0 – 2020), Giacchino (2:1 – 2007-2009)
Rating: 5.1 out of 10
Stage 2 – Content
Genre: Action, Adventure
Length: 1h 54m
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Rating: 14.67 out of 20
Stage 3 – Release
Festival: None
Release Date: Jul. 25, 2025
Rating: 3 out of 5
Stage 5 – Audience
Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 91%
CinemaScore: A-
IMDb Rating: 7
Box Office Tally: $274,286,610
Box Office Status: Closed
Rating: 12.41 out of 15
