Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007)
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The Silver Surfer arrives to prepare Earth for Galactus, just as Reed and Sue try to get married. This 2007 Marvel film was made outside Marvel Studios’ main MCU line-up, so it’s optional for the watch order and works fine on its own. It runs 1h 32m and streams on Disney+ in the US.
| Directed by | Tim Story |
|---|---|
| Starring | Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Michael Chiklis, Doug Jones |
| Release date | June 15, 2007 |
| Runtime | 1h 32m |
| Age rating | PG |
| IMDb rating | 5.6/10 |
| Box office | $302M worldwide |
| Series | Legacy Marvel films |
| Part of | Fantastic Four movies in order |
| Post-credit scene | No |
Why it matters now
The first live-action Silver Surfer and a cloud-shaped Galactus, useful context for how differently First Steps (2025) handled both.
Where it fits in your watch
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer FAQ
Can you skip Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer?
Yes. It sits outside the MCU, so you’d watch it for the characters’ history, not for anything the MCU plot needs.
When was Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer released?
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer was released on June 15, 2007.
Is Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer part of the MCU?
No. Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer is a Marvel film made outside the Marvel Cinematic Universe, so it isn’t on Marvel Studios’ official timeline.
Does Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer have a post-credit scene?
No, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer has no post-credit scene.
Where to watch Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer in the US
| Streaming (subscription) | Disney+ |
|---|---|
| Rent or buy | Amazon, Apple TV, Fandango at Home |
Watching it outside the US
| Country | Stream | Other options |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Disney+ | Rent: Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon |
| Canada | Disney+ | Rent: Apple TV, Amazon, CosmoGo |
| India | JioHotstar | None needed |
Streaming availability last verified: October 16, 2026
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