The Fantastic 4: First Steps vs The Iron Giant
The Iron Giant has the higher audience score (8/10 against 7.2/10 for The Fantastic 4: First Steps). The Iron Giant is the shorter watch at 1h 26m compared with 1h 55m. The Iron Giant is the older of the two (1999 against 2025). Both are adventure, science fiction movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Fantastic 4: First Steps
The Iron Giant| The Fantastic 4: First Steps | The Iron Giant | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.2/10 | ★ 8.0/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 1999 |
| Length | 1h 55m | 1h 26m |
| Genres | Adventure, Science Fiction | Adventure, Animation, Family, Science Fiction |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Matt Shakman | Brad Bird |
| Main cast | Mark Gatiss, Natasha Lyonne, Pedro Pascal, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Julia Garner | Bob Bergen, Rodger Bumpass, Christopher McDonald, Harry Connick Jr., James Gammon |
Synopsis
The Fantastic 4: First Steps
Against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel's First Family is forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, while defending Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer.
The Iron Giant
In the small town of Rockwell, Maine in October 1957, a giant metal machine befriends a nine-year-old boy and ultimately finds its humanity by unselfishly saving people from their own fears and prejudices.
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