The Fantastic Four: First Steps | Orchestra Performance
A heroic melody for Marvel’s first family.
This is the live orchestra that opened the world premiere of The Fantastic Four: First Steps at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles on 21 July 2025, with composer Michael Giacchino conducting a suite from his own score. The film is now streaming on Disney+ in the UK. Below you will find the performance, the story behind the music and how to watch the film.
The orchestra performance at a glance
| Event | World premiere of The Fantastic Four: First Steps |
|---|---|
| Venue | Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles |
| Date | 21 July 2025 (Marvel posted the video on 26 July) |
| Conductor | Michael Giacchino, the film’s composer |
| What was played | A suite from the film’s score |
| Where to watch the film in the UK | Disney+, or rent and buy digitally |
What is special about this performance?
- The composer on the podium: Giacchino conducted his own music to kick off the premiere.
- A first for Disney: the premiere was streamed live on Disney+, the first Disney premiere to be shown that way.
- A theme fans already knew: the main Fantastic Four theme had been previewed at Comic-Con and D23 in 2024, and came out as a single on 5 June 2025.
- The full score: it was released digitally on 18 July 2025, a few days before the premiere.
What is The Fantastic Four: First Steps about?
The film is set on Earth-828 in a retro-futuristic 1960s. Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Ben Grimm and Johnny Storm have been the Fantastic Four for four years, and Reed and Sue are expecting a baby, when the Silver Surfer arrives with news that Earth has been marked for destruction by Galactus, a planet-devouring cosmic being.
Directed by Matt Shakman, it is the first film of Phase Six of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It was shot at Pinewood Studios in England and on location in England and Spain, and it grossed $521.9 million worldwide, the best result for any Fantastic Four film.
Who is in the cast?
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Pedro Pascal | Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic |
| Vanessa Kirby | Sue Storm / Invisible Woman |
| Ebon Moss-Bachrach | Ben Grimm / The Thing |
| Joseph Quinn | Johnny Storm / Human Torch |
| Julia Garner | Shalla-Bal / Silver Surfer |
| Ralph Ineson | Galactus |
How to watch The Fantastic Four: First Steps in the UK
- Open Disney+ and search for The Fantastic Four: First Steps. It has been on the service since 5 November 2025.
- Without Disney+, you can rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon, Rakuten TV or Sky Store.
- The orchestra performance itself is free on YouTube, embedded above.
Questions people ask about the Fantastic Four orchestra performance
Who conducted the orchestra at the Fantastic Four premiere?
Michael Giacchino, who wrote the film’s score. He has scored several other Marvel projects too.
Where was the Fantastic Four: First Steps premiere?
At the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, on 21 July 2025.
Can I listen to the Fantastic Four soundtrack?
Yes. Giacchino’s full score came out digitally on 18 July 2025, and the main theme was released as a single in June.
Is there going to be a sequel?
Yes, a sequel is in development at Marvel Studios.
More Fantastic Four on Hollywood Box
- The first look: The Fantastic Four: First Steps teaser
- Life inside The Thing: Ebon Moss-Bachrach on filming The Fantastic Four
- Mister Fantastic himself: Pedro Pascal on playing Mister Fantastic
- The most talked-about merchandise: The Galactus popcorn bucket
- What comes next: Avengers: Doomsday now in production
Sources
- Marvel Entertainment on YouTube (the performance and its description)
- Wikipedia: The Fantastic Four: First Steps (premiere, music, release, box office)
- The Movie Database (cast, running time, UK availability)
Updated 5 October 2026 by the Hollywood Box team.
