The End-Times Philosophy of ‘The Fantastic Four’ Should Be Familiar to Christians

Like most superhero stories, The Fantastic Four: First Steps is about the end of the world. Early in the film, the ethereal Silver Surfer (Julia Garner) arrives to warn the titular heroes that Galactus (Ralph Ineson), the cosmic being who feeds on planets, will come to eat the Earth. Like all good heroes, the Fantastic Four take action, journeying deep into space to confront Galactus on his spaceship.

Rather than spend time on the usual origin story, First Steps director Matt Shakman and his team of writers throw the viewers directly into the action. Via a television special celebrating the team’s four-year anniversary, we’re introduced to the Fantastic Four and the retro-futuristic 1960s alternate reality where they live.