Eternals (film) Third film released in “Phase 4” of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The Eternals are a race of immortal aliens from the distant planet Olympia who arrived on Earth thousands of years ago to protect humanity from a race of alien predators called the Deviants. The group fractured and split apart, content to live among humans, but the prevailing threat of the monstrous Deviants—creatures which once again threaten the existence of mankind—means the Eternals need to put their differences aside and reunite in order to defend humanity once again. Released November 5, 2021 (also in 3-D, IMAX, and IMAX 3-D), after an October 18 premiere in Los Angeles and a November 3 international release. Directed by Chloé Zhao. Stars Gemma Chan (Sersi), Richard Madden (Ikaris), Kumail Nanjiani (Kingo), Lia McHugh (Sprite), Brian Tyree Henry (Phastos), Lauren Ridloff (Makkari), Barry Keoghan (Druig), Don Lee (Gilgamesh), Kit Harington (Dane Whitman), Salma Hayek (Ajak), Angelina Jolie (Thena). 157 min. Inspired by Jack Kirby’s Eternals comic books, first published by Marvel in 1976. Filmed in wide-screen format in London, Pinewood Studios, the U.K. countryside, and the Canary Islands.
