In the beginning…|Nov. 05, 2021|United States|157 Min.|PG-13
Genre: Action;Adventure;Sci-Fi;&;Fantasy;Science;Fiction;SuperHero
Description: Marvel’s *Eternals* was envisioned as a pivotal film to usher in the next phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, alongside projects like *Captain Marvel* (2019). The studio aimed to create a diverse casting lineup to represent the various Eternals characters. Early planning included reimagining certain characters by altering their genders, sexualities, and ethnicities from the original comic books, a move actively supported by director Chloé Zhao.
Kevin Feige emphasized Marvel’s interest in the Eternals due to Jack Kirby’s expansive, centuries-spanning narrative. The film version covers 7,000 years, delving into humanity’s role in the cosmos. Zhao highlighted that the Eternals, having lived among humans for so long, grapple with universal themes like identity, purpose, faith, and the balance between personal freedom and the greater good.
To craft a story spanning millennia, Marvel envisioned the Eternals as a family unit, with relationships evolving from friendship to rivalry and back again. Zhao also treated Earth as an integral character, chronicling its journey alongside the Eternals. The studio aimed to introduce relatively unknown characters to audiences, similar to how they handled *Guardians of the Galaxy* (2014), while focusing on ensemble storytelling rather than crossover events.
During the director search in late August, Chloé Zhao emerged as a top contender, having previously been considered for *Black Widow* (2021). As a fan of the MCU, Zhao approached Marvel Studios with a unique vision for the film, impressing them with her creative presentation and extensive visual concepts.
The film features multi-audio options, including Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, making it accessible to a wide audience.
Cast director: Chloé Zhao
Cast actor: Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Lia McHugh, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff, Barry Keoghan, Ma Dong-seok, Kit Harington, Salma Hayek
Original name: Eternals