Fantastic Four Makes Waves with 'First Steps' Premiere at Atlanta Station

Attendees at the Atlanta Station screening received a Fantastic Four-themed lunch pail, viewfinder, poster, and baseball cap. The latest offering from Marvel Studios, “Fantastic Four: First Steps,” radiates one distinct sentiment: Fun. The film's retro-futuristic allure graced Atlantic Station on Wednesday, July 23, during its Atlanta premiere ahead of a nationwide launch. Set in a vibrant 1960s-inspired world, this cinematic experience introduces Marvel’s First Family, with Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/Human Torch, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing. Directed by Matt Shakman, known for his work on AMC’s “Mad Men” and “WandaVision,” the action-adventure narrative explores family bonds while combating Galactus, the planet-devouring cosmic being voiced by Ralph Ineson. The film is the fourth attempt to adapt the Fantastic Four, bypassing the traditional origin story. It opens nationwide on Friday, July 25.