The writers behind Marvel's Eternals have said that they would "love to do" a Disney Plus prequel show if given the chance. Speaking to THR about their plans for future projects, writing duo Ryan and Kaz Firpo raised the possibility of an Eternals follow-up series, saying that "I think there are a lot of stories in the Eternals universe that are worth exploring further." They also listed specific examples. "Go back and do an episode of Kingo in 1890s Mumbai, where he juggles his life as a movie star, dealing with Gandhi's peaceful dissolution of the British Empire in India." the couple told THR. "And there's an episode with Thena where she's in Greece," they added. “If the audience allows us, there will be a story to tell with Dane Whitman. There will be a story to be told in the Cosmos with the Eternals facing Arishem and all the Celestials who are these incredible metaphors for creation. There are many opportunities. "
(Image credit: Marvel Studios/Disney) The latest addition to Marvel's Phase 4 slate of movies and TV shows, Eternals takes place in the midst of the Avengers: Endgame sequels and follows a race of immortal beings who they must unite on Earth to fight their oldest enemies, the Deviants. Critical reception has been decidedly mixed thus far. In our review, we described Eternals as "unlike any MCU movie we've seen so far" thanks to its ambitious scale and bold storytelling choices. However, others weren't as likable, with many criticizing the film for its poor editing and underdeveloped characters. In fact, by current Rotten Tomatoes measurements, Eternals is actually the worst MCU movie to date, ranking even lower than the abysmal Thor: The Dark World.
Is the Eternals universe perfect for Disney Plus?
But Ryan and Kaz Firpo's ambitions to flesh out the Eternals universe further are testament to the density of the film's story and the complexity of its characters. It's certainly one of the busiest Marvel movies ever made, introducing a record 10 new superheroes in a single movie, so it makes sense that its writers would want to delve a little deeper into the story and motivations behind these new ones. faces. Disney Plus also provides the perfect platform to do just that. Whether it's through Marvel spinoff shows like Loki and Hawkeye or Star Wars stories like The Mandalorian or The Book of Boba Fett, Disney has shown a willingness to create other narrative threads around its most popular properties. this same approach. His writers also share this sentiment. “With Disney Plus there are so many opportunities to tell these stories and so many different formats,” the brothers told THR. “It's a really exciting time to explore new frontiers in storytelling. "So there's a good chance we'll see an Eternals spinoff series in the near future.