Chloé Zhao Says Eternals Will Have ‘Very Big Effect’ on MCU

September 16, 2021

Marvel Studios’ upcoming Eternals is set to be one of the biggest films of the year, and will also be one of the biggest Marvel Cinematic Universe films in some time. According to director Chloé Zhao, the events of the films will have a very big effect on the future of the MCU.

Speaking to Total Film in their most recent issue, Zhao says that she thinks her upcoming film will have some far-reaching effects on the rest of the larger Marvel world. “I think we stand alone as a film for sure,” Zhao said. “But I do think we will have a very big effect on the future of the MCU with what happens in this film. Which, you know, as a fan, is really satisfying for me! I geek out.”

While Zhao didn’t get into any specifics on what that statement means, it isn’t the first time she or other actors from the film have teased how big the upcoming film will be. Thankfully for fans anxious to find out what happens, as the film is set to release in just a couple of months.

Based on Jack Kirby’s Marvel comics of the same name, Eternals welcomes an exciting new team of superheroes to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The epic story, spanning thousands of years, features a group of immortal heroes forced out of the shadows to reunite against mankind’s oldest enemy, The DeviantsThe outstanding ensemble cast includes Richard Madden as the all-powerful Ikaris, Gemma Chan as humankind-loving Sersi, Kumail Nanjiani as cosmic-powered Kingo, Lauren Ridloff as the super-fast Makkari, Brian Tyree Henry as the intelligent inventor Phastos, Salma Hayek as the wise and spiritual leader Ajak, Lia McHugh as the eternally young, old-soul Sprite, Don Lee as the powerful Gilgamesh, Barry Keoghan as aloof loner Druig, and Angelina Jolie as the fierce warrior Thena. Kit Harington plays Dane Whitman.RELATED: Eternals & More: Disney Sets Exclusive Theatrical Run for Fall 2021 Films

Eternals is directed by Chloe Zhao, who is coming off from winning numerous awards including Best Picture and Best Director at the recent Golden Globe and Oscar awards. It is co-written by Matthew K. Firpo and Ryan Firpo with Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige set as the producer.