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Phase 4 · Multiverse Saga

Eternals (2021)

Epic · Philosophical · Ensemble

Directed by
Chloé Zhao
Released
2021-11-05
Length
156 min
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The quick take

An ancient group watched over humanity from the shadows and now must decide what to do. Large in scope and ambition, with a more polarizing reception.

Watch these first

Endgame for context.

  1. 1.Avengers: Endgame2019181 min

Prep time: about 3 h 1 min.

The bigger picture

A group of ancient, immortal beings who have quietly guided humanity for thousands of years reunite when an old threat reappears. It is the franchise's most sweeping and philosophical entry, with big questions about whether to intervene.

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Optional. Some ideas pay off in later stories.

Where it sits

Release order

#30 of 59

Before: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

After: Hawkeye

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Timeline order

#33 of 59

Before: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

After: Hawkeye

See the full timeline order list

Official trailer

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Where to watch

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If you liked this

Phase 3 · 2019

Avengers: Endgame

The survivors try to deal with loss and undo it. A long, emotional conclusion to more than a decade of storytelling.

Phase 4 · 2021

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

A man who walked away from his family's legacy has to face it. A martial-arts-driven story with a fresh cast.

Cast

Credited lead cast of Eternals, in billing order. Names link to IMDb, which we do not own and are not affiliated with.