Eternas

The Eternals, an ancient race of immortal beings created by the Celestials, have secretly lived on Earth for thousands of years, protecting humanity from monstrous creatures known as Deviants. When the Deviants inexplicably return, the Eternals must reunite to confront a new threat, uncovering long-buried secrets about their own existence and their mission on Earth.

Eternals received a mixed to positive reception from critics, with praise often directed at its ambitious scope, visual style, and Zhao's direction. However, some critics found the film's pacing, plot complexity, and deviation from typical MCU formula to be significant drawbacks.

• Praised for its visual ambition and unique directorial approach within the MCU.

• Criticized for a convoluted plot and an ensemble cast that felt underdeveloped.

• Seen as a departure from the established MCU formula, offering a more grounded and philosophical take.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's expansive world-building and its effort to introduce new mythology to the MCU. While many enjoyed the diverse cast and the emotional depth attempted, some found the story to be too slow or confusing.

None notable.

The film marked Marvel Studios' first openly gay superhero, Phastos, played by Brian Tyree Henry.