I Watched Eternals after completing the whole MCU movies and It’s Not What I Expected.
When I sat down to watch Eternals, I honestly didn’t know what to expect. The trailers made it look like another big, cosmic Marvel film full of gods, monsters, and fancy visuals. But halfway through, I realized this movie wasn’t trying to be another Avengers-style blockbuster. It’s slower, more emotional, and weirdly personal for a story about immortal beings.
It starts off calm, almost distant. Ten god-like beings come to Earth to protect humanity from Deviants. Over thousands of years, they live among humans, helping civilizations grow but never revealing who they really are. On paper, that sounds huge but Eternals spends a lot of time focusing on the smaller, human moments in between.
My First Impressions
At first, I was kind of lost. There were too many names, timelines, and powers to remember. But as the movie went on, I started to see what it was really doing, showing how living forever isn’t a blessing, it’s a curse. Watching these characters carry the weight of centuries made me feel their exhaustion. They’ve seen humanity rise and fall, and you can feel that heaviness in the way they talk and move.
Sersi’s kindness, Ikaris’ loyalty, Thena’s mental struggles, they all come from that eternal life. Speaking of Thena, let’s talk about her condition, something called Mahd Wy’ry.
What Is Mahd Wy’ry?
Mahd Wy’ry is like a mental breakdown caused by living too long and remembering too much. Imagine having thousands of lifetimes of memories, all piled on top of each other, your mind eventually starts to crack. That’s what happens to Thena. She loses control, forgets who’s friend or foe, and relives old battles like they’re happening again. It’s tragic, really.
It’s not just a random illness; it shows how even immortals aren’t built to carry endless pain. For me, that storyline hit hard. It made her more human than god-like.
What Worked for Me ✅
- The visuals are stunning. Every frame looks like a painting.
- The ideas are fresh. Instead of another world-ending villain, it’s about purpose, memory, and belief.
- Thena’s storyline adds emotion to all the cosmic talk.
- The music and tone are slower and more mature than usual Marvel fare, it feels like it’s asking you to think, not just cheer.
What Didn’t Work ❌
- There are too many characters to care deeply about all of them. Some shine, others just exist.
- The pacing drags in the middle. You start to feel that runtime.
- The villain side of things doesn’t really land. The Deviants look cool but don’t leave a mark.
Why Haven’t the Eternals Been in the Main MCU Yet?
That’s the big question everyone keeps asking. Where were they during Thanos? The movie gives an answer: the Eternals were ordered by the Celestials not to interfere with human conflicts unless Deviants were involved.
But outside the story, I think Marvel just didn’t know how to fit them in yet. The movie feels like a side story, running parallel to the MCU, but not fully connected. Maybe Marvel wanted to test the waters before mixing them in with the Avengers crowd.
Plus, Eternals had mixed reactions. Some people loved the depth, others found it slow. So Marvel probably hit pause before deciding how to bring them back.
Can the Eternals Show Up in Avengers: Doomsday or Secret Wars?
I think they can, but maybe not all of them. The end of Eternals sets up some huge storylines. Arishem taking certain characters, others flying off into space, and those threads could easily connect to the multiverse chaos coming in Secret Wars.
It would actually make sense. The Eternals are tied to the Celestials, and Celestials are literally the architects of the universe. If Secret Wars is about worlds colliding and timelines breaking, who better to show up than beings who’ve watched it all unfold?
Still, Marvel hasn’t confirmed anything. Some cast members even said they haven’t heard about returning yet. So it might just be a surprise cameo, maybe Sersi or Thena showing up at a critical moment. Personally, I’d love to see them again, but only if Marvel gives them the screen time to actually matter.
My Honest Opinion
Eternals isn’t perfect, but it’s ambitious. It’s one of those movies that tries to say something deeper about life and purpose instead of just giving you another superhero punch-fest.
If you’re expecting Avengers-style action, you’ll probably find it slow. But if you want something different, a movie that mixes mythology with philosophy, it’s worth a watch.
For me, I’d rate it:
- Visuals: 4.5 / 5
- Story: 3.5 / 5
- Characters: 3 / 5
- Overall: 3.5 / 5
It’s flawed, but fascinating.
Final Thoughts
The scene that stayed with me was Thena fighting through her Mahd Wy’ry, struggling to remember who she is. It’s sad, powerful, and perfectly sums up the movie’s theme: living forever doesn’t mean living peacefully.
Should you watch Eternals?
Yes, but go in knowing it’s not another Marvel rollercoaster. It’s slower, quieter, and maybe even a little misunderstood. And who knows, the Eternals might just play a bigger role in the next cosmic chapter when Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars hit.