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Eternals was one of the MCU ’s biggest flops, but it didn’t need to be. Directed by Academy Award–winner Chloé Zhao, with a star-studded ensemble, Eternals was positioned as a bold new direction for the MCU timeline . Yet despite the promise of sprawling cosmic lore and striking visuals, Eternals ended up as one of the MCU’s most divisive entries.

Eternals brought the eponymous troupe of ancient aliens tasked with protecting Earth to life. Despite its promise, Eternals flopped at the box office and

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