The Fantastic Four: First Steps has opened to mostly positive early reactions from fans. In a three-star review, The Independent’s Clarisse Loughrey said that while the set designs are a “space-age dream”, the film jerks around far more than it needs to with dialogue disintegrating too much into “unfunny banter”.

First Steps' includes two post-credits scenes. Here's how that big reveal sets up what's coming in Phase 6 of the MCU.

The upcoming film stars Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing and Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/Human Torch.

First Steps’, a retro-futuristic Marvel reboot that triumphs by blending emotional depth, visual flair, and strong character work. Here's why this film succeeds where others have stumbled.

In Marvel Comics, Franklin Richards is an immensely powerful mutant who can alter reality itself. This comes from the cosmic ray-mutated genes he inherited from his parents. "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" depicts Franklin in the same way; his powerful potential is the driving force of the movie.

"First Steps" promises to push the MCU out of its comfort zone, but the movie quickly retreats into a tired version of the same old story.