Eternals, released in 2021 and directed by Chloé Zhao, is a film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe that presents a New set of ancient, god-like beings who have lived on Earth in secret for thousands of years. The Eternals are immortal beings created by powerful cosmic entities known as Celestials to protect humanity from their evil rivals, the Deviants.
Eternals - Release Date, Trailer, Songs, Cast
movie: | Eternals |
IMDB Rating: | 6.8/10 |
Genre: | Action, Adventure, Fantasy |
Language: | English |
Director: | Chloé Zhao |
Main Cast: | Gemma Chan (Sersi) - Richard Madden (Ikaris) - Salma Hayek (Ajak) - Kit Harington (Dane Whitman) - Angelina Jolie (Thena) |
Release Date: | November 5, 2021 |
Banner: | Marvel Studios, Walt Disney Pictures |
Music: | Not available |
Budget: | $200 million |
Runtime: | 2h 37m |
The plot takes place in modern times when the Eternals are called back together after being apart for centuries. Their goal is to stop a major cosmic event called the “Emergence,” which threatens to destroy Earth. As they come together, they grapple with their past decisions regarding whether they should have intervened in human affairs or let humanity grow independently. Each Eternal has special powers, such as Ikaris, who can fly and shoot energy blasts, Sersi, who can change matter, and Thena, who excels in combat. The characters also deal with complex personal relationships and moral questions.
The film boasts a talented cast, including Gemma Chan as Sersi, Richard Madden as Ikaris, Angelina Jolie as Thena, Salma Hayek as Ajak, and Kumail Nanjiani as Kingo. Eternals mixes cosmic themes with topics like identity, responsibility, and sacrifice. It has been praised for its stunning visuals and diverse characters, although opinions on its pacing and tone were mixed. The film broadens the Marvel Universe, introducing New cosmic aspects that are likely to shape future stories.