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The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been around and going strong for nearly two decades now, and Marvel Studios has definitely enjoyed more hits than misses across its movie and TV slate. However, when it comes to the MCU, that’s not to say that every project has been a hit and stuck the landing.

The Eternals and Inhumans are two prime examples of ambitious ideas that didn’t quite resonate with audiences and weren’t exactly the slam dunks Marvel hoped they would be.

As brilliant as Eternals was, the film failed to captivate audiences in the way Marvel intended with many complaining about the film being too overly crowded and not the introduction of the characters not really making sense within the broader MCU stories. Meanwhile, Marvel’s Inhumans series landed with more of a whimper than a bang, falling short of expectations and being panned by fans and critics alike.

Eternals may be a bit ignored among MCU movies but it does have some big implications for the films!

Caution: This article contains Spoilers for Eternals

Released in 2021, Eternals was a different spin on the usual MCU formula. In 5000 BC, the Celestials, insanely powerful cosmic beings, choose ten superhuman protectors to protect humanity from the Deviants, monstrous creatures.

Over the millennia, these Eternals have drifted apart and integrated with humans. When Ajax is killed seemingly by Deviants, they reunite to find out what happened. This leads to various turns before Sersi (Gemma Chan) discovers the shocking truth of the Eternals’ origins and mission.

The Eternals’ true purpose

Sersi is stunned to realize that everything the Eternals knew about themselves is false. They weren’t just “born” before coming to Earth but had been sent to other planets before, with their memories wiped afterward. The Celestials plant a seed into the...

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been going through a bit of a reset in recent years. Certain projects from the franchise haven't been hitting quite as hard with audiences as their sure-fire predecessors did, and it has forced Marvel Studios to re-evaluate which titles and characters to focus on going forward.

Over the past year, there have been reports that projects such as Disney Plus series She-Hulk: Attorney At Law have been quietly cancelled by the studio, while plans have been made to bring back shows such as Hawkeye and Moon Knight for second seasons. Further reports have claimed that film projects such as Eternals, The Marvels, and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania have had their planned sequels cancelled due to their underperformances at the box office.

The good thing about when a project within the MCU has been cancelled is that there is always a possibility that the character...

‘What If…?’ Season 3 will be the last Marvel show to hit Disney+ this year. New details were shared during the D23 panel in Brazil, including the reveal of the show’s updated logo. The logo teases characters like Storm, Agatha Harkness, and Captain America appearing in the series.

The first trailer also dropped, featuring Arishem, Oscar Isaac’s return as Moon Knight, Shang-Chi, Storm wielding Mjolnir, and more.

This season includes several episodes, like one about Red Guardian, written by A.C. Bradley, which also features Bucky Barnes, Bill Foster, and Ranger Morales. This episode was initially planned for Season 2.

Another episode, inspired by anime, is called “Go-Avengers: Heroes of the Gamma War.” In it, the Avengers pilot mechs to battle Mega-Hulk monsters. Characters include Sam Wilson/Captain America, Black Widow, Red Guardian, Shang-Chi, Monica Rambeau, Moon Knight, Shuri, and Melina Vostokoff.

There’s also an Agatha Harkness episode with a...

‘What If…?’ Season 3 is the last Marvel show to release this year on Disney+. Plenty of new details were revealed during the D23 panel in Brazil. The show’s new logo has been announced, revealing some characters we can expect to show up in the series, such as Storm, Agatha Harkness, and Captain America.

Furthermore, the first trailer was also released, showing Arishem, Oscar Isaac’s return as Moon Knight, Shang-Chi, Storm wielding Mjolnir, and much more.

The last season includes several episodes: one focused on Red Guardian, written by A.C. Bradley, and featuring Bucky Barnes, Bill Foster, and Ranger Morales, which was originally meant for the second season.

There’s also an anime-inspired episode called “Go-Avengers: Heroes of the Gamma War,” where the Avengers pilot mechs to fight a swarm of Mega-Hulk monsters. This episode includes Sam Wilson/Captain America, Black Widow, Red Guardian, Xu Shang-Chi, Monica Rambeau, Moon Knight,...

Marvel Studios has shared a cast list for the upcoming third and final season of What If...?, and Jeffrey Wright's Watcher looks set to be joined by another A-List lineup of Marvel Cinematic Universe talent.

We heard some time ago that season 3 would add some key Phase 4 characters to the mix, and that's evident from the presence of Kingo, Shang-Chi, Kate Bishop, and Moon Knight.

There aren't many surprises beyond that, though we are intrigued to see what the likes of Sonny Burch and Arishem the Judge bring to the table.

What If...? will also deliver some big MCU debuts, with Barbie star America Ferrera and Harry Potter icon Jason Isaacs among the guest stars set to appear in the 8-episode series.

Here's the full list of MCU actors set to lend their voices to What If...? season 3 (along with who they play on Earth-616 because who knows which...

While speaking to CinePop during D23 Brazil yesterday, Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige shared an update on the status of an Eternals follow-up and spoke about the possibility of characters from the Inhumans making their MCU debut.

Eternals not only had the dubious honor of being the first Marvel Studios movie to drop to "rotten" status on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, but also finishing up its U.S. run with a disappointing $164.9 million to give it the lowest domestic haul of any McU-set film aside from 2008's The Incredible Hulk ($134M).

Even so, we appeared to get confirmation that a follow-up was in the early planning stages... when Game of Thrones alum Kit Harington (who made his MCU debut as Dane Whitman in the movie) suggested that the project had been scrapped!

Not exactly a surprise, but does that mean we won't be seeing Sersi, Thena, Kingo and the others...

It started with the social media speculation. “Natty or Not?” people asked, questioning whether Hugh Jackman could possibly have avoided taking steroids to produce the eye-popping physique on display in “Deadpool & Wolverine.”

Being “natty” — meaning, natural — seemed important to Jackman, 55, who has repeatedly denied using any chemical or hormone enhancements to create the gleaming sharp cuts in his abdomen, and the veins rippling around his muscled arms as “Wolverine.”

The Internet, as usual, was skeptical.

“Steroids. It’s steroids,” influencer Noam Blum wrote on X. “I don’t know why everyone still insists on this weird industry-wide denial. It’s fine. This isn’t a professional sports competition. Steroids aren’t illegal. They all do it with steroids.”

Blum’s reply had 26.4 million views as of Wednesday.

Wolverine is a superhero and needs to look like one. But Jackman was dramatically less ripped when he first played the character in 2000’s “X-Men.

Over the years, the Marvel vs. DC feud has significantly died down, with both franchises focusing on their own specific styles and specialties. Having their own dedicated followers and a majority of them existing in both fandoms, audiences have been rooting for both franchises to succeed.

A still from Eternals | Credit: Marvel Studios

While they both occupy the same space in Hollywood, there has been an unsaid rule that the two do not blend into each other. While there have been some comic cross-overs, as well as Deadpool dropping some nods to DC here and there, it is rare for the franchise to outright reference each other in their films, opting for a more subtle approach.

Although this has always been the case, it was Chloé Zhao’s Eternals that broke this pattern. Upon the film’s release, there were several references to one particular film that made many fans raise their eyebrows.

A sequel to Marvel’s live-action "Eternals" feature, has been nixed by the studio, despite a brilliant concept based on the Jack Kirby-created comic book series, that somehow devolved into a multi-million dollar ‘woke’ feature, that would be banned in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait, because one of the characters is ‘gay’:

"...for millions of years, one hundred 'Eternals' have roamed the Earth, as the secret protectors of humanity.

"Without them, we'd be smears between the teeth of the demon-like 'Deviants'.

"Their war has waged for all time, echoing in our myths and nightmares.

“But today, Eternals face something new: change. Can they — or anyone — survive their discovery?..."

"Marvel Studios' 'Eternals' introduces an exciting new team of superheroes in the 'Marvel Cinematic Universe': ancient aliens who have been living on Earth in secret for thousands of years.

"Following the events of 'Avengers: Endgame',...

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is all set to step into a new era thanks to the return of Robert Downey Jr. who will now be playing the fan-favorite villain, Doctor Doom, in the superhero world. While we are quite excited to see how Kevin Feige will pull it off, there are a couple of questions at the back of our minds that are still bothering us, especially regarding Jonathan Majors’ Kang and Eternals.

Robert Downey Jr. stares into Doctor Doom’s mask | Credits: Downey Jr.’s Instagram

Both storylines ended on cliffhangers, giving fans hope that they would return to the MCU to give themselves the conclusions they deserve. However, with Jonathan Majors’ firing and the disappointing updates about Eternals’ future, we are not sure if Kevin Feige even plans on addressing these plots in the future.

The Unresolved Cliffhangers of Eternals and Jonathan Majors’ Kang

Gemma Chan’s Sersi...

MCU sequels used to be a regular occurrence, but Marvel Studios/Disney haven't been as quick to green-light direct follow-ups of late - and with good reason.

Several recent sequels/threequels - including Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and The Marvels - underperformed, and with Eternals not only having the dubious honor of being the first Marvel Studios movie to drop to "rotten" status on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, but also finishing up its U.S. run with a disappointing $164.9 million to give it the lowest domestic haul of any McU-set movie aside from 2008's The Incredible Hulk ($134M), a sequel always seemed like a long shot.

Even so, it was difficult to imagine that Kevin Feige would simply decide to forget about these characters, and rumors have persisted that a sequel was in the early planning stages.

We're still not sure how accurate these reports were, but if Eternals 2 ever was in development,...

Estimating the wealth of a fictional character is both interesting and very difficult to do, seeing how a lot of the estimates are based on imprecise numbers and speculation. Rarely do works of fiction present us with precise data, and even when they do, the data is only partial as it never encompasses all characters. On top of that, the data constantly changes and different sources often list different data.

In this list, we are going to bring you a list of the 10 richest characters from the MCU based on the data we have.

Disclaimer: The data in this list is not always precise, and it is subject to constant change, so take it as estimates (where data is available) rather than exact facts.

10. Stephen Strange / Doctor Strange

Doctor Strange is one of the most important MCU characters and we start off our list with him. As a successful surgeon with a private practice,...

The MCU is currently in the midst of Phase 5, which is shaping up to be part of the Multiverse Saga. Right now, things are quite confusing. With Kang the Conqueror introduced as the villain, his storyline may need to be hastily wrapped up, and Doctor Doom must be set up quickly and efficiently for the overarching narrative to make sense.

Phase 4 left many unresolved plot points and apparent plot holes, requiring numerous projects to address them all. Given that Phase 4 has the lowest approval ratings of any MCU phase so far, there are many elements that currently don’t make sense. We’ve compiled a list of the most glaring abandoned storylines, so let’s dive in.

What’s up with Celestials and Eternals?

Eternals marked a significant turning point for the MCU, introducing an intricate and ambitious storyline with larger-than-life characters that was subsequently abandoned. The Celestials were enraged...

MCU is currently in the middle of phase 5 of what appears to be the Multiverse Saga of the MCU, and things are at the moment confusing, to say the least. MCU has dropped Kang the Conqueror as the villain, presumably his story will be hastily wrapped up and Doctor Doom needs to be set up quickly and efficiently for things to make sense.

Phase 4 however left plenty of unresolved plot points, or things that otherwise appear to be plot holes and it’s going to take a lot of projects to make sense of them all. Considering that phase 4 so far has the lowest approval rates out of all phases in the MCU, there’s a lot here that doesn’t make sense (currently) we decided to put together a list with some of the most glaring abandoned storylines, so let’s go.

The Celestials and Eternals

‘Eternals’ was truly...

Kevin Feige has confirmed there are no plans for ‘Eternals 2’.The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) blockbuster was met with poor reviews when it was released in 2021 and the studio boss has dismissed the prospect of a sequel - although did suggest that certain elements of the story could be revisited.Kevin told Inverse: "There are no immediate plans for Eternals 2."There are, and I think you've seen maybe in a trailer we've released recently, an acknowledgment of some of those events. Certain giant things came out of the ocean."Kumail Nanjiani played the role of Kingo in the picture and admits that he sought counselling after it was savaged by the critics.He told Michael Rosenbaum's ‘Inside of You’ podcast: "I knew it wasn't me. I think that there were a lot of things that went into it. I love that movie and I'm very proud of that movie.

Eternals Star Kumail Nanjiani Reportedly Cast as the Dcu's Booster Gold - Main Image

The Dcu may have found its Booster Gold as a recent report suggested that Kumail Nanjiani has been cast to play the beloved hero.

Fans have been looking forward to the casting news for the Dcu's Booster Gold since James Gunn and Peter Safran announced that they are working on a TV series centering on the fan-favorite DC character.

So far, the details regarding the plans for the Booster Gold series are still under wraps, but the character is expected to be a major figure in the Dcu alongside the other heroes.

Kumail Nanjiani Will Reportedly Play the Dcu's Booster Gold

A recent report claimed that Nanjiani has been cast to play Booster Gold in the Dcu franchise. He will debut in the Booster Gold TV series that is currently in development.

So far, DC Studios...

When James Gunn first took reigns of DC Studios as the co-ceo alongside Peter Safran, fans had high hopes for him because of his exemplary CV and how he could create successful movie projects. After all, The Suicide Squad and Peacemaker are two of his most popular projects in the Dceu.

James Gunn. Author: Erik Drost, licensed under Cc By 2.0. Credits: Wikimedia Commons

With the Snyderverse coming to an end, Gunn is actively working on his Superman, featuring David Corenswet in the fan-favorite role. However, the Peacemaker creator is looking forward to making his Dcu more vibrant, as he wants to expand it by introducing characters beyond the iconic names.

To showcase his creative genius, he had decided to introduce Booster Gold to his DC Universe, which would bring a fresh take on his superhero universe, and it looks like Gunn has found the ideal star to play the role,...

A new rumor doing the rounds online is claiming that the planned DC Studios/Max Booster Gold series has found its lead, and the titular time-hopping hero will be played by an actor who made his MCU debut just three years ago.

According to Nexus Point News, Kumail Nanjiani - who played Kingo in Marvel Studios' Eternals - has been cast as Michael John Carter in the upcoming Dcu show.

How much stock should we put in this? Well, the source has been reliable in the past and seems very confident in their story, so we'd say there might well be something to it.

If it is accurate, expect the trades or James Gunn to confirm fairly soon.

Nexus Point News previously reported that Gunn and Peter Safran had tapped Danny McBride, John Carcieri and Jeff Fradley, the creative team behind the HBO Max Original series The Righteous Gemstones, to work on the show.

The popularity of ‘The Boys’ as a comic book series has surged, primarily driven by its widely acclaimed TV adaptation. Concurrently, Marvel stands as one of the world’s largest comic book publishers, even though ‘The Boys’ parodies some of its elements.

While their plots and characters differ significantly (beyond some parodic references to Marvel characters), there are individuals who bridge both worlds through their involvement in live-action adaptations of ‘The Boys’ and Marvel’s extensive comic book adaptations.

These are the actors and actresses who have featured in both ‘The Boys’ and Marvel’s live-action and animated adaptations. In this article, discover who they are and the roles they portrayed.

1. Karl Urban

Karl Urban, known for his role as Billy Butcher in ‘The Boys,’ is a central character in the series. Marvel fans may also recognize him as Skurge the Executioner from ‘Thor: Ragnarok.’

2. Erin Moriarty

Erin Moriarty, known...

We know that The Boys is one of the most popular comic book series of all time, which is mostly due to the TV series being exceptionally popular; this, of course, increased the popularity of the comic book as well. At the same time, Marvel is one of the two biggest comic book publishers in the world, and The Boys is, in part, satirizing their work as well.

While these two have very little in common in terms of their plots and characters (aside from the fact that some of The Boys characters are parodies of Marvel’s characters), there are several people that connect the live-action adaptation of The Boys, as well as the live-action and animated adaptation of Marvel’s comic books.

These are the actors and actresses who have appeared in both The Boys and Marvel’s live-action and animated adaptations and in this article, you will...

Marvel Studios still hasn't officially announced a sequel to Eternals, but rumors persist that a second film is in development - though, understandably, it may not be a priority for the studio right now.

MCU sequels are a regular occurrence, of course, but Eternals is the only Marvel Studios movie to drop to "rotten" status on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, and the divisive superhero epic finished up its U.S. run with a disappointing $164.9 million, giving it the lowest domestic haul of any McU-set movie aside from 2008's The Incredible Hulk ($134M).

Even so, the first film left quite a few dangling plot threads that still haven't been addressed, and it's difficult to imagine Kevin Feige would simply decide to forget about these characters.

Now, Alex Perez from My Cosmic Circus is reporting that the Eternals sequel is still in the works, but has been put on the "back burner" for the time being.

Kevin Feige and the Marvel franchise have given their fans a grand cinematic experience through the introduction of the MCU. Beginning in 2008 with Iron Man, the narratives which have been divided into films and series belonging to 6 phases, are now currently in Phase 5 now with a whole host of exciting projects lined up.

One of the unique features of the MCU has been its effort to link future plot lines through mid and post credit scenes in their various projects. But some of these segments from certain films and television series do not seem to be leading to any concrete development in the future storylines of the franchise.

8 Post Credit Scenes That The MCU Is Yet To Explain 1. Doctor Strange

While post credit scenes in film franchises serve as connectors to future narratives, 2016’s Doctor Strange which introduced Benedict Cumberbatch as a key presence in the MCU, featured a scene...

Despite Kevin Feigeʼs tireless efforts to keep the cogs of the megalomaniacal Marvel universe running, some of the products like the star-studded Eternals come out a bit worse for the wear and bear the brunt of the fans who remain dejected with the performance of the Phase Four era.

The quality of projects originating in the post-Endgame saga of the MCU have performed categorically worse in the recent past. Regardless, not many original projects coming out of that Phase have received the sequel treatment.

Tiamut in Eternals (2021) [Credit: Marvel Studios]With plenty of Marvel films and television projects now facing criticism over their deteriorating quality, it is only fair for audiences to feel nervous after receiving news about a sequel to a Phase Four film. Moreover, the studioʼs stagnating state of work neither shows improvement nor the desire to achieve it, making it difficult to accept Marvelʼs decision regarding a Phase Four film sequel.

Filmmaker/Photographer Aleksandra Kingo’s debut short film An Ode To Procrastination is a fun and playful look at the art of doing nothing. The film explores procrastination in all its forms, opening up the conversation around fundamental fears that every artist has experienced at one point or another. On a visual level, Kingo’s background in photography and commercial filmmaking comes through in the whimsical cinematography, diorama-like production design and soft colour palette. It’s a film Dn was delighted by when we first saw it at Conero Film + Adv last year and are now excited to present to audiences through its online premiere. You can also learn more about the making of An Ode to Procrastination through our conversation with Kingo below where she delves into working with trusted collaborators, her exacting approach to set design, and the process of using her phone to shoot an entire rehearsal prior to production.

Recently, it was reported that Marvel Studios is allegedly scrapping three sequels and one of them is Eternals 2, along with Ant-Man, and Captain Marvel sequels. The reason was cited that Disney does not want to take risks and focus on sure shot hits.

2021’s Eternals failed to resonate with MCU fans

Kevin Feige, Marvel Studios boss, and Disney CEO Bob Iger think pole apart when it comes to Eternals 2. While Feige wanted to make an Eternals sequel, Iger seemed to be certain that it would be a guaranteed flop. So they won’t move forward.

Suggested“We’ll never know what happened to Sersi, Phastos and Kingo”: MCU Has Reportedly Canceled Eternals 2 to Focus on Guaranteed Box Office Hits

Amidst these, an industry scooper gives fans some hope that Eternals 2 is not a completely scrapped plan.

Reports Suggested Marvel Has Canceled Eternals 2

A new...

The MCU has now become arguably the most successful franchise in Hollywood history. While it had humble beginnings, they slowly became huge box office earners with many different individual movies and epic crossovers. However, after a dream run with the Infinity Saga, the franchise has been struggling for the past 2-3 years.

2021’s Eternals was not appreciated by MCU fans

Fans expecting great things after the franchise high of Avengers: Endgame were disappointed with most of the MCU projects in Phase 4. 2021’s Eternals became one of the lowest-grossing MCU films in a long time. However, one MCU film from Phase 1 grossed less than Eternals and still spawned sequels, but the circumstances were different.

Unlike Eternals, Captain America: The First Avenger Got a Sequel After Three Years Captain America: The First Avenger introduced Chris Evans as Steve Rogers

One of the significant Phase 1 MCU films was Captain America: The First Avenger,...

Marvel Studios has reportedly scrapped plans for Eternals 2 to prioritize surefire box office hits. The move comes as a shock to fans eagerly awaiting the sequel. It seems Marvel is shifting gears, possibly due to changing audience tastes and market shifts.

A still from Eternals (2021)

This decision leaves many wondering about Marvel’s long-term strategy and the fate of its cinematic universe. Fans are understandably worried about what this could mean for their favorite cosmic superheroes and the broader Marvel landscape.

Reports Suggest Eternals 2 Has Been Canceled By Marvel

Marvel Studios has decided to scrap plans for Eternals 2, the much-anticipated sequel to the cosmic superhero saga. While fans were buzzing with speculation, especially after seeing fan-made posters circulating on social media, any official word on the sequel’s development remained elusive.

Angelina Jolie as Thena in a still from Eternals

Eternals made its debut during the pandemic,...

In a review, Rolling Stone warned moviegoers that the 2021 Marvel movie Eternals “will bore you to death.” Moviegoers were somewhat kinder, giving the picture a solid C+, or 77 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, and they spent close to $165 million domestically to see it, according to The Numbers. But the stigma of being associated with one of the meh-est Marvel movies weighed heavily on one of its stars, Kumail Nanjiani, who entered therapy when critics turned on it.

“The reviews were bad, and I was too aware of it,” the actor recently...

The 2021 Marvel Cinematic Universe film “Eternals,” directed by Oscar-winner Chloé Zhao, was among the first in that series to meet predominantly negative reviews. It currently ranks at 47% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic. And one of its stars, “Big Sick” co-writer and Oscar nominee Kumail Nanjiani, took that criticism to heart.

“The reviews were bad, and I was too aware of it,” he said on a recent episode of the podcast “Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum.”

“I was reading every review and checking too much,” Nanjiani added, confessing that when the press tour for the film concluded, he ended up on a therapist’s couch.

“It was really, really hard because Marvel thought that movie was going to be really, really well-reviewed,” he explained. “They lifted the embargo early and put it in some fancy movie festivals and they sent us on a big global tour to promote the...

Actor Kumail Nanjiani has been reflecting on the bad press Marvel’s Eternals got, and how he had to seek therapy to cope.

Kumail Nanjiani was part of the rather large ensemble cast of Marvel’s Eternals. The film was directed by Oscar-winner Chloé Zhao and Marvel had high hopes for it; Marvel chief Kevin Feige, for example, was reportedly in awe of Zhao’s style of filmmaking and in theory, Eternals would have pushed Marvel from mass entertainment to… mass entertainment with a “From Oscar winning director” in its trailer.

However, Eternals was received pretty poorly. The film holds a 47 percent critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, with much criticism aimed at the convoluted story and bloated runtime. Audiences didn’t really connect with the film either; Eternals grossed just over $400 million at the global box office, but it had a price tag of $272.6 million.

Now, nearly three years after the release of Eternals,...

Kumail Nanjiani went to therapy after the bad reviews for 'Eternals'.The 45-year-old actor played the part of Kingo in the 2021 Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) blockbuster but explained that promoting a film that did not impress audiences took such a toll on his mental health that he sought help from a counsellor.Kumail told 'Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum': "The reviews were bad, and I was too aware of it."It was really, really hard because Marvel thought that movie was going to be really, really well reviewed, so they lifted the embargo early and put it in some fancy movie festivals and they sent us on a big global tour to promote the movie right as the embargo lifted."Kumail questioned if the criticism of the film was related to the "actual quality" of the picture and thinks the reaction was "unfair" for both him and his wife Emily V.

Pakistani-American actor Kumail Nanjiani revealed that the negative reviews for ‘Eternals’ took a toll on his mental health. “The reviews were bad, and I was too aware of it,” said Nanjiani, who played Kingo in the 2021 Marvel film during an appearance on the “Inside of You With Michael Rosenbaum” podcast.

He added: “I was reading every review and checking too much.”

‘Eternals’ hails from Oscar-winning director Chloe Zhao and features a star-studded ensemble including Nanjiani, Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Barry Keoghan, Lia McHugh, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff, Don Lee, Kit Harrington, Salma Hayek and Angelina Jolie.

The superhero epic is one of Marvel’s worst-reviewed films to date, with a 47 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes, reports variety.com.

“It was really, really hard because Marvel thought that movie was going to be really, really well reviewed, so they lifted the embargo early and put it in some fancy movie...

One new MCU star said his time working on this Phase 4 project led to "trauma" thanks to the negative reviews of its release.

Eternals star Kumail Nanjiani, who portrayed Kingo in the film, was recently on the Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum podcast.

Before diving into his negative experiences surrounding the film's release, Nanjiani assured Rosenbaum he is "very proud of" Eternals and is "proud of everyone’s work in it:"

Read full article on The Direct.

Kumail Nanjiani revealed during an appearance on the “Inside of You With Michael Rosenbaum” podcast that the negative reviews for “Eternals” took a toll on his mental health.

“The reviews were bad, and I was too aware of it,” said Nanjiani, who played Kingo in the 2021 Marvel film. “I was reading every review and checking too much.”

“Eternals” hails from Oscar-winning director Chloé Zhao and features a star-studded ensemble including Nanjiani, Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Barry Keoghan, Lia McHugh, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff, Don Lee, Kit Harrington, Salma Hayek and Angelina Jolie. The superhero epic is one of Marvel’s worst-reviewed films to date, with a 47% on Rotten Tomatoes.

“It was really, really hard because Marvel thought that movie was going to be really, really well reviewed, so they lifted the embargo early and put it in some fancy movie festivals and they sent us on a big global...

Upon its debut, ‘Eternals’ signaled a shift in the MCU’s direction. Despite the film facing mixed reviews and box office challenges, it was often praised for its ambition, though criticized for introducing elements that weren’t further explored. While some viewers found it refreshing, blending cosmic and mythological themes, others felt it fell short. Despite the uncertainties, there are rumors from a reliable source, Daniel Richtman, suggesting that an ‘Eternals’ sequel is in the early stages of development.

Rumor: Richard Madden retornará como Ikaris para uma sequência de 'Eternos', que está em desenvolvimento inicial pela Marvel Studios. pic.twitter.com/GEyZEGq2C9

— Taverna Marvel (@TavernaMarvel) November 12, 2023

Gemma Chan takes on the role of Sersi in ‘Eternals,’ portraying an empathetic Eternal deeply connected to humanity and Earth, working as a museum curator and romantically involved with Dane Whitman. Richard Madden embodies Ikaris, a formidable Eternal wielding cosmic energy, entangled in...

Upon its release, ‘Eternals’ marked the change of direction in the MCU, and despite the movie receiving mixed reviews and bombing at the box office, it was often described as ambitious and sometimes incoherent due to many elements introduced, which were subsequently never used again.

Some viewers considered the movie a breath of fresh air and appreciated the themes that mixed cosmic themes with mythologies, but some felt that the movie didn’t quite hit the mark. Still, it seems that ‘Eternals’ was ambitious enough to warrant itself a sequel. Nothing has been confirmed so far, but a source of reliable scoops and leaks, Daniel Richtman, claimed that the sequel to the movie is in early development.

Rumor: Richard Madden retornará como Ikaris para uma sequência de 'Eternos', que está em desenvolvimento inicial pela Marvel Studios. pic.twitter.com/GEyZEGq2C9

— Taverna Marvel (@TavernaMarvel) November 12, 2023

In ‘Eternals,’ Gemma Chan portrays Sersi,...

With 32 films and over 20 TV shows so far, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is one of the most expansive (and successful) franchises ever conceived. But when you have so many stories and characters crossing paths throughout an interconnected series of movies and shows, there are bound to be some timeline mistakes, especially when some of these productions involve time traveling and parallel universes. However, several years before Marvel Studios even introduced the concept of the multiverse to the MCU, they made quite the timeline blunder in "Spider-Man: Homecoming," the first solo feature outing for Tom Holland as the new webslinger after his debut in "Captain America: Civil War."

The opening of "Spider-Man: Homecoming" takes place in the aftermath of the Battle of New York from "The Avengers," which took place in 2012, the same year the movie was released. In this flashback sequence, Adrian Toomes (Michael Keaton in a terrific performance) has...

During a blink-and-you-miss-it moment of Loki Season 2 Episode 2, Kumail Nanjiani's Eternals hero made a brief cameo.

Nanjiani completely transformed his body and joined the MCU in 2021's Eternals as Kingo.

Kingo is an Eternal who can create cosmic energy projectiles and became a famous Bollywood film star on Earth to gain popularity. Nanjiani brought humor to the film, even set to portray Ikaris (Richard Madden) in his upcoming movie.

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Loki season two continues to drop Easter eggs left, right, and center, but in its second episode the show happily climbs aboard Marvel’s “running gag” bandwagon by throwing in a visual reference to one of the MCU’s most divisive movies: Eternals.

During the opening scene of this week’s Loki, the God of Mischief and his Tva analyst Bff Mobius (Owen Wilson) travel back in time to capture the slimy Brad Wolfe (Rafael Casal), a Tva hunter and variant who has absconded to a past point on the Sacred Timeline to build the life he never got to have as a 70s movie star.

At the premiere of his latest film, Zaniac, Loki and Mobius roll up to the red carpet, but not before passing a range of posters advertizing upcoming feature presentations, one of which happens to star Kumail Nanjiani’s Bollywood actor Kingo from Eternals!

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Loki and Mobius hit the darkened streets of the Sacred Timeline in episode two of Marvel’s Loki, as they attempt to track down Sylvie by tracing the movements of a Tva deserter.

X-5 (rapper and Blindspotting star Rafael Casal) has made quite the life for himself on Earth in the 1970s as Hollywood A-lister Brad Wolfe, and it’s one that he really doesn’t want to give up, so Mobius and Loki have to give chase like proper magic time cops at the premiere of his new movie, Zaniac.

Also refreshing is Casal as the arrogant X-5 aka Brad, and his “mummy’s boy” attitude makes him supremely punchable. When Loki and Mobius finally haul his ass back to the Tva, it creates an interesting dynamic in the interrogation room. Mobius assumes that the sneering, entitled X-5 will easily be able to push Loki’s buttons,...

Fans weren't happy at the news of Kumail Nanjiani being recast in the newest Adventure Time spin-off, Fionna and Cake, but it appears it wasn't a choice he made willingly.

Before being cast as the Wish Master, Prismo, in 2012, Nanjiani was a relatively unknown comedian. However, he slowly began to garner fame over the years, with his role as Dinesh Chugtai in HBO's Silicon Valley in 2014, in the romantic comedy The Big Sick, and finally a lead in Eternals as Kingo.

The last time Nanjiani voiced the Cosmic Entity was in the video game Adventure Time: Pirates of the Enchiridion in 2018, so while it's been years since he voiced the character, fans were still shocked to learn of his recasting.

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The Marvels is undeniably the most anticipated release from Marvel Studios this year. The film brings together an exciting ensemble featuring Brie Larson, Iman Vellani, Teyonah Parris, and Samuel L Jackson in an intergalactic battle. Speaking about ‘The Marvels’ being MCU’s first ever female-led superhero film actress, Zawe Ashton calls it an “all-female sci-fi extravaganza” and feels moved by being a part of “a huge-budget movie with all these badass women and Samuel L Jackson.”

While the movie offers a power-packed trio, here are some of the most exciting things to expect from the trailer.

The Insanely Powerful Villain

The Marvels trailer is all set to unveil the cosmic threat which takes 3x the power as a worthy challenge. Will The Marvels team up against a threatening plot of an undefeatable Kree warrior, the invasion of the Skrulls, or other threats that call for Director Fury’s attention barging...

Actor Kumail Nanjiani hopes Hollywood’s WGA and SAG-AFTRA double-strike will expedite the process of both unions reaching fair deals in renegotiations their contracts with the AMPTP.

“I think it’s exciting. I’m glad that we’re aligned in our goals, because ultimately all the different professions that work within the industry, we’re all doing the same thing,” he told TheWrap. “We’re all making movies and TV shows. That’s what we want to do, that’s what we love doing. So the solidarity, I think, is very exciting and I think it’ll get us to our goals faster.”

Star of #Marvel’s Eternals and #Hulu’s “Welcome to Chippendales” @Kumailn talks about the unity amongst writers and actors.

“The solidarity is very exciting and I think it will get us to our goals faster” #SAGAFRTRAStrike #ActorsStrike #WritersStrike pic.twitter.com/5uIf5xNzGn

— TheWrap (@TheWrap) July 18, 2023

The actor,...

Kumail Nanjiani and Mandy Moore have been cast in 'Thread: An Insidious Tale'.The pair are attached to star in the latest movie in the 'Insidious' horror universe from Screen Gems, Blumhouse and James Wan's Atomic Monster.'Thread' is the sixth installment in the franchise - which looks at ordinary people caught up with demonic entities - but serves as a spin-off project rather than a continuation of the series.The plot centres on a husband and wife (Nanjiani and Moore) who enlist the help of a spell to travel back in time and prevent the death of their young daughter.As expected, the consequences turn out to be severe.The 'Insidious' franchise launched back in 2011 and has grossed more than $542 million in total at the box office with the fifth movie 'Insidious: The Red Door' slated for release in July.Kumail played...

Having transformed his body to play superhero Kingo in Marvel's "Eternals," then reinventing himself for Hulu's "Welcome To Chippendales" series, Kumail Nanjiani has truly ascended to star status. Since his 2017 autobiographical rom-com "The Big Sick" became a hit, Nanjiani has proven himself a versatile actor, capable of much more than the stereotypical roles he was previously offered. As he told GQ, "With brown people, there are very specific roles that we used to get. Either we're terrified or we're causing terror." Now, having become Marvel's first South Asian superhero and having consistently subverted Hollywood stereotypes, Nanjiani has come a long way.

But before he ascended in such spectacular fashion, Nanjiani spent many years as a standup comedian trying to break into the industry upon which he'd eventually have such an impact. Having moved to the states from his native Pakistan in the late '90s, the aspiring comedian eventually...

In 2021, "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" brought back the paranormal comedy franchise with a whole new perspective. Director Jason Reitman took over the reins from his filmmaker father Ivan Reitman (rest in peace), and he gave fans a legacy-quel that focused on Mckenna Grace and Finn Wolfhard as the grandchildren of Egon Spengler as they learned about the legacy of their grandfather and the history of the original Ghostbusters team. But this time, all the spooky action unfolded in a desolate Oklahoma town in the middle of nowhere.

Despite the passing of Harold Ramis, "Afterlife" brought back a computer generated spirit version of Egon alongside Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, and Ernie Hudson as Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, and Winston Zeddemore. The new generation of Ghostbusters met the old guard, and they joined forces to defeat yet another reincarnation of Gozer the Gozerian. But that was just the beginning.

After the success of "Ghostbusters: Afterlife,...

Spoiler Warning: Do not read this story until you’ve seen Marvel Studios’ “Eternals,” currently playing in theaters worldwide. Major spoilers are ahead.

The day after the red carpet premiere of Marvel Studios “Eternals,” director Chloé Zhao looked relaxed, almost serene, as she sat in a hotel suite awaiting her next interview. Her face lit up when she was asked about how her film features the first genuine sex scene in a Marvel Studios movie, and she happily talked at length about how she slipped in mentions of DC Comics icons Superman and Batman.

But when questions about the film’s two post-credits scenes came up, Zhao’s eyes nervously darted to her publicist sitting nearby.

“I will try my best — I’ve been advised…” she said, before trailing off.

Zhao’s trepidation is understandable. The news that Harry Styles appears in one of the post-credits scenes as Thanos’ brother Eros,...

[Editor’s note: The following post contains spoilers for both “Eternals” and its post-credits scenes.]

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has never shied away from tossing major narrative bombs into its films after they’ve — quite literally — ended, but Chloé Zhao’s “Eternals” offers a few more twists to the formula. Not only does the Oscar winner’s first Marvel feature conclude with plenty of table-setting for more action to come, it does that within both the film’s primary running time (kinda new!) and in a pair of post-credits scenes (the usual land of all those late-breaking twists).

Zhao’s eons-spanning epic introduces the titular Eternals — essentially, a race of immortal beings who have been (secretly) hanging out on Earth for thousands of years — and sees what happens when their apparent dedication to the safety of Earth’s inhabitants is threatened by a wide variety of forces. That’s the short version, but suffice it to say, it ends with...

Among film distribution executives in town, there’s a saying about Disney’s theatrical releases, in particular their Marvel titles: That they’re “five quad” movies.

What does that mean? Essentially, the Marvel Cinematic Universe titles are known to overindex and perform well beyond the norms of a regular four quadrant demographic tentpole which is aimed at male and females, over and under 25.

All the more reason with an IP such as Eternals, which is poised to appeal to a diverse range of moviegoers with a projected global opening weekend of $150M, that Disney reaches all points of the galaxy with their promotional partner campaign. In the case of Eternals, Disney has secured $100M in global marketing support from bespoke brands, higher than that of Black Widow and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, and also pre-pandemic MCU titles like 2017’s Guardians of the Galaxy 2‘s which...