"Eternals" is a 2021 American superhero film produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It is the 26th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and was released in the
United States on November 5, 2021.Plot Summary
The film follows the Eternals, a group of immortal beings with superhuman powers who have secretly lived on Earth for thousands of years. They were sent by the Celestial Arishem to protect humanity from the Deviants, a race of predatory creatures. After believing they had eradicated the Deviants centuries ago, the Eternals have been living among humans, awaiting further instructions from Arishem.
In the present day, the sudden re-emergence of the Deviants forces the Eternals to reunite and confront the true purpose of their existence: to prepare Earth for the "Emergence," a catastrophic event that would lead to the birth of a new Celestial, resulting in Earth's destruction. The Eternals grapple with their loyalty to their creator and their love for humanity as they attempt to prevent the Emergence and save the planet.
Cast and Characters
Gemma Chan as Sersi: An empathetic Eternal with a strong connection to humans and the Earth, who can manipulate and transform matter through physical contact.
Richard Madden as Ikaris: An Eternal who can fly and project cosmic energy beams from his eyes, and is determined to fulfill his purpose.
Kumail Nanjiani as Kingo: An Eternal who can project cosmic energy projectiles from his hands. Enamored with fame, Kingo becomes a popular Bollywood film star.
Lia McHugh as Sprite: An Eternal who can project life-like illusions. Sprite has the physical appearance of a 12-year-old child, an "old soul" dissatisfied with humanity.
Brian Tyree Henry as Phastos: An Eternal and an intelligent weapons and technology inventor.
Lauren Ridloff as Makkari: An Eternal who can move at superhuman speed.
Barry Keoghan as Druig: An aloof Eternal who can manipulate the minds of others.
Don Lee as Gilgamesh: The strongest Eternal, with a deep connection to Thena.
Angelina Jolie as Thena: An elite warrior Eternal who can form any weapon out of cosmic energy and develops a close bond with Gilgamesh over the centuries.
Salma Hayek as Ajak: The wise and spiritual leader of the Eternals, who has the ability to heal and is the "bridge" between the Eternals and the Celestials.
Kit Harington as Dane Whitman: A human who works at the Natural History Museum and is in a relationship with Sersi.
Production and Release
Directed by Chloé Zhao, who co-wrote the screenplay with Patrick Burleigh, Ryan Firpo, and Kaz Firpo, "Eternals" was filmed at various locations, including Pinewood Studios and on location in England and the Canary Islands. The film had its world premiere at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, on October 18, 2021, before its wide release on November 5, 2021.
Reception
"Eternals" grossed $402 million worldwide. It received mixed reviews from critics, with particular criticism directed at the screenplay and pacing, while some praise was given for its themes and visuals.
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