Following the events of Avengers: Endgame, an unexpected tragedy forces the Eternals, ancient aliens who have been living on Earth for thousands of years, out of the shadows to reunite against mankind's most ancient enemy, the Deviants.
Who the hell are the Deviants? I hear you say. Well according to the comics they're an offshoot of the same experiment that created the Eternals (in other words, their ugly/evil equivalent), or food for the beings that created the Eternals. Either way, I'm not sure how much of that will translate to the movie. But these Deviants must be some threat for the Eternals to suddenly reveal themselves to the world! After all, they didn't seem all that bothered when Thanos showed up with the power to wipe out half of all life in the universe!
So what else can we surmise from this very vague teaser? Well the visuals are stunning, everything in this trailer is beautifully shot - which could be building up to a reveal of those hideous Deviants. Director Chloé Zhao was able to shoot mostly on location (including England, the Canary Islands, and the US), with little green screen, which certainly explains why it all looks so incredible.
And look at that cast! Salma Hayek, Angelina Jolie, Gemma Chan, Kumail Nanjiani, Brian Tyree Henry, Richard Madden, Kit Harrington and Barry Keoghan. That is a dream cast, if ever I saw one. You could pretty much argue that the movie is worth seeing simply for the cast list. Every actor on that list is capable of great things, and will undoubtedly make a valuable addition to the MCU. It's also worth noting that while most of the characters look pleasant, even caring, Barry Keoghan's 'Druig' looks a tad sinister, and possibly a bit up his own arse. He apparently doesn't agree with the way the Eternals have interacted with humanity, and has withdrawn (which explains that haircut). Could this be a misdirect? Maybe. After all, look what Marvel Studios did with the Skrulls.
Whatever happens with The Eternals, it's great to see a more unknown property coming to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Several interesting yet mysterious pieces have been revealed here - or at least hinted at - now we just have to wait to see how they fit together... not to mention the rest of the puzzle.
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