Initial reactions to Marvel's Eternals out

The film had its world premiere on Monday

The film stars Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Lia McHugh, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff, Kit Harington, Salma Hayek, and Angelina Jolie among others. The film is set to release on November 5 in India

First reactions to the latest entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Eternals, directed by Chloe Zhao, are out after the film's world premiere and early press screenings in North America. Critics who have seen the film are praising its take on mythology, characters, and Zhao's visual style.

Here are some social media reactions:

Marvel’s #Eternals is spectacularly weird & rich w/ a new MCU mythology that makes it feel separate from everything else. It’s honestly refreshing. There’s a bittersweetness to the film that you feel in its sunset shots - a definite Chloé Zhao touch. It is soulful & thoughtful pic.twitter.com/pIAFAyhJ4D

— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) October 19, 2021

#Eternals is the most un-#MCU film to date - so much so that it feels like a different franchise!

Very interested to see how #Marvel fans react to that…

My faves:#RichardMadden #AngelinaJolie #KumailNanjiani
& #LaurenRidloff

Review embargo lifts Sunday! pic.twitter.com/tojJUSxN87

— Grace Randolph (@GraceRandolph) October 19, 2021

I fell in love with #Eternals tonight.

It's a beautiful translation of the original Jack Kirby comic concepts and it lets us sit with characters and their emotions maybe more than any other MCU film.

It's truly epic. It's really gorgeous. Its trailers haven't done it justice. pic.twitter.com/OpyXaBM6sa

— Hector Navarro (@Hectorisfunny) October 19, 2021

#Eternals is a total blast. A lot of material to cover but it is handled well. Can't wait for people to see it. Of all the end credit scenes I've watched during a premiere, I've never heard the audience lose their minds as much as they did for this one. #eternalspremiere pic.twitter.com/LXxZXY8P1f

— Ashley Menzel (@AshleyGMenzel) October 19, 2021

Holy crap - Eternals is a freaking MASTERPIECE!!! Packed with adrenaline right from the start, but also filled with lots of heart & humor! So many MCU firsts!! Your mind will be BLOWN! Nods to comics but a totally unique story. Those end credits are GAME CHANGERS!! #Eternals pic.twitter.com/jKiMJukn4S

— Tessa Smith - Mama's Geeky (@MamasGeeky) October 19, 2021

#Eternals is a whole lot of movie.

It’s shot with a massive scope, looking visually different (and more intimate) than anything else Marvel. It has laughs, great surprises, and heart to go with the gigantic, crowded story it unpacks.

Chloé Zhao has a really unique visual stamp. pic.twitter.com/hSMtwRlabv

— BD (@BrandonDavisBD) October 19, 2021

#Eternals is one of Marvel’s most ambitious films. Epic in scope, lavishly shot, and totally unapologetic about how much lore it dumps on you.

Terrific cast, great direction, and delightfully comic book-y. Def not for everyone, but these are Jack Kirby’s space gods done right. pic.twitter.com/fsuexvcTwY

— Dan Casey (@DanCasey) October 19, 2021

#ETERNALS is the most EPIC film of the year and it’s also the most relationship driven #Marvel story.

It’s grand in scope & has consequences that will reverberate throughout the #MCU but it’s also completely about the characters & how they relate to each other. @MarvelStudios 1/ pic.twitter.com/RwEMTz0aw0

— POC Culture (@POC_Culture) October 19, 2021

Eternals is Marvel’s version of Zack Snyder’s Justice League. A film that builds upon a cast of unknown characters and does so with great success. Chloé Zhao direction is superb. Easily one of the best looking Marvel films of all time. Insane post credits scenes too. #Eternals pic.twitter.com/TbZlqPJxGQ

— Scott Menzel (@ScottDMenzel) October 19, 2021

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