Thena

Following the events of Avengers: Endgame, the Eternals, an immortal alien race created by the Celestials, are forced out of hiding to reunite and protect Earth from the Deviants. Thena, a fierce warrior, grapples with her own mental struggles while leading the team against their ancient enemy. As they face a new threat, the Eternals uncover secrets about their mission and the true nature of the Celestials.

Eternals received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with some praising its ambition, visual scope, and Zhao's direction, while others criticized its convoluted plot, uneven pacing, and underdeveloped characters. Audiences were also divided, with some appreciating its departure from typical superhero formula and others finding it underwhelming.

• Praised for its ambitious scope and visual beauty, but criticized for its unfocused narrative.
• The film's attempt at a more mature and philosophical take on the superhero genre was noted, though often found lacking.
• Character development was frequently cited as a weakness, with many of the titular Eternals feeling underdeveloped.

Google audience: Audiences generally found Eternals to be visually impressive and appreciated its attempt to introduce new characters and lore into the MCU. However, many felt the story was too long and convoluted, and that the characters lacked the depth and connection seen in other Marvel films. Some viewers enjoyed the film's emotional moments and thematic exploration.

The character of Thena was originally conceived with a different personality and backstory; the MCU version, brought to life by Angelina Jolie, draws more inspiration from Greek mythology's Athena.