Eternals: Disney’s Marvel Milestone Parade
Strap in, Hollywood fans! The action-packed film Eternals finally hit U.S. theaters on November 5 after a pandemic‑tossed wait. It’s a global splash—starring magicians from Mexico to India and even the double‑agent Harry Potter of the galaxy: Kumail Nanjiani, the first South Asian hero to take the Marvel stage.
What’s the Big Deal?
- First deaf superhero Makkari (played by Lauren Ridloff) slays the silence.
- First South Asian hero Kingo by Kumail Nanjiani.
- First gay kiss in a Marvel epic – the heart‑talking pair Phastos and his partner, a scene that had the VIPs in a frenzy.
- First dream team that’s all‑represented—deaf, queer, South Asian, and beyond.
Star‑Studded Cast, Global Talent
From Angelina Jolie’s fierce warrior Thena to Salma Hayek leading the Eternals band of immortals, this ensemble is packed with flavor. The moral of the story? “These beings have graced civilisation for ages, so they must mirror the richness of humanity,” Gemma Chan (Sersi) says in a London museum backdrop.
Behind the Curtains
- Angelina Jolie pitches that diversity should become the new baseline, “I hope future audiences don’t consider it special, but normal.”
- Director Chloe Zhao gushes about the emotional intensity of the first gay kiss, calling it “not just a physical gesture—deep love on display.”
- Sign‑language actress Lauren Ridloff acknowledges the shift post‑Black Lives Matter, noting we’re now more used to diverse faces on screen.
What Does it Mean?
The film tells the saga of 10 immortal beings who’ve been separated across millennia only to reunite against monstrous Deviants. Their unity isn’t just story‑telling; it’s a cultural statement that inclusion is the new heroism.
