The Marvels: find out everything about the new Marvel film
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In another year with a lack of big hits from MCU, since the projects do not seem to please the public very much, the marvels appears as an option to possibly change this. Following Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania e Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, the film promises to bring a triad of superheroines with gigantic and incomparable powers. Could it be that this time the Marvel Can you get back on track and give hope of an improvement in phase 5?
We've made a complete guide to explore everything you need to know about the new film and, along the way, discover, form opinions and comment on expectations.
The story of The Marvels
According to the official synopsis, the marvels promises a plot full of events and twists within the known universe of superheroes.
The story starts with Carol Danvers, Captain Marvel, regaining his identity and taking revenge on the oppressors kree, a race of aliens that was introduced to us in its solo film and more in-depth in the series Secret Invasion. However, this action triggers consequences that threaten the balance of the universe. It is then that her journey takes her to investigate a very peculiar wormhole related to Dar-Benn, a mysterious kree. It is precisely at this point that her powers intertwine with those of two other key characters: Ms. Marvel e Monica rambeau. As a result, the trio are forced to overcome their differences and work together to stop the threat that presents itself.
Num official teaser more recent, it is clear that the warrior kree, the film's villain, harbors a deep resentment towards Captain Marvel. Her own words betray this when she herself says “those that matter to me and the places that I call home.” In the official trailer, Dar-Benn dialogues with the protagonist, choosing words like “you took everything from me”. Furthermore, Carol is also referred to as The Annihilator, possibly due to the outcome of the events that occurred in her 2019 film.
The synopsis alone already indicates that the heroine's actions, which generated consequences, led her to face the challenge of an unstable universe. This fits perfectly with the themes of the MCU, since the marvels can explore the idea of raids and the destruction of reality on a much larger scale, while also presenting the new villain as less of a threat to the debut of the newest trio.
Main characters
Captain Marvel/Carol Danvers
A Captain Marvel is the alter ego of Carol Danvers, a former pilot of United States Air Force and, since the last films of Avengers, team member. In her debut film, we saw that she underwent a genetic transformation after an accident that gave her superhuman abilities, including incredible strength, the ability to project energy, and the ability to fly. She was captured by kree in 1989 after acquiring the powers of the tesseract, also known as the Space Gem.
But although her powers were contained, a visit to Earth soon brought her into contact with Nick Fury and SHIELD, still existing at the time. This helped her realize her true potential as a superhero. Then, years later, after the events of Avengers: Endgame, Carol remained in space.
Second B, the performer herself, her character is someone who has become radical and excessively dedicated to her work and purpose, losing touch with her own essence, family and friends. However, it seems that the marvels can bring a new view on it, which would even help to provoke a change of perspective in spectators, after all, it is nothing new that the Captain Marvel is not much admired by fandom.
The first was the origin story of who she is. Now to investigate some of the complexities. That there's so much more to her than that, that there are parts that aren't so good about her. That we can see in a hero as a person who doesn't make all the right decisions all the time.
Brie Larson, leading actress of The Marvels
Monica rambeau
Monica rambeau is an astronaut who is part of the organization TO KNOW, with the ability to control all bands of the electromagnetic spectrum. In the film, she will be collaborating with Nick Fury. The character is also the daughter of Maria Rambeau, a close friend and fellow aviator from Carol Danvers. As a child, Monica admired Captain Marvel, a source of inspiration.
Her first appearance was in the heroine's solo film, where, due to the 90s timeline, she had been introduced as the daughter of Carol's best friend. Already in Wandavision, she served as an agent for SWORD, sent to the city of west view in order to investigate the mysteries surrounding the actions of Wanda Maximoff. However, when crossing a barrier created by Scarlet Witch, she acquired special skills.
Teyona Parris, the actress who plays her, revealed that, just like with Carol, the marvels will delve even deeper into Monica's story and expand her development beyond what was already introduced in the MCU.
Ms. Marvel/Kamala khan
Kamala khan is a teenager with powers that are usually unlocked through a magical bracelet belonging to her great-great-grandmother. These mutations allow the young girl to control cosmic energy and create solid constructions of light, abilities that she uses in her fight against the team. Clandestine and Damage Control Department featured in their debut series Ms. Marvel. In the marvels, Kamala may also present even more of her potential to integrate the Young Avengers, a future project that fans are waiting for from MCU, considering the universe of comics.
We can also look forward to Kamala finally meeting her idol, the Captain Marvel, in addition to all his excitement already revealed in the trailer, for participating in something official with superheroes. Second Kevin Feige, president da Marvel Studios, it's almost like the same emotion as Peter Parker when you see yourself with the Avengers for the first time in Captain America: Civil War.
Nick Fury
The former director of SHIELD, founder of Avengers and old friend of Captain Marvel, will play an important role in Phase 5 of the MCU. After what happened in Secret Invasion, in addition to his experiences with Carol, Nick Fury spent decades in space working with Skrulls to find them a home. Although the series addresses a rebellion over his empty promises, it seems that As marvels will bring them together for another adventure. Still, it was pretty clear how much more closed off and hardened Fury has become from his time dealing with the aliens on Earth.
Dar-Benn
The village Dar-Benn is an Accuser kree with a personal feud against Captain Marvel. Although there isn't much information about her yet, in the trailer, we can see her wielding a Universal Weapon, which has the power of transmutation. For this reason alone, the character becomes a strong opponent for the trio of heroines. Furthermore, the protagonists' intertwined powers are due to their interference, as revealed by director Nia DeCosta and the trailer itself.
Details that didn't escape the first teaser
The first official teaser trailer offered, right away, an exciting glimpse of what to expect from the entire plot, focusing on unexpected returns and battles in space, which would not be anything out of reality, considering the three heroines. Furthermore, a very intriguing scene shows alternating powers between them, which is confirmed and briefly explained in the full trailer. But what else was captured from the scenes presented? It is worth remembering that the MCU it never ends and even though the video showed little that is to come, it is still worth creating theories.
TO KNOW
The teaser already surprises us beforehand with the return of Nick Fury, revealing his new workplace. The former director of SHIELD is now located on a space base known as TO KNOW, where there appears to be some relationship with the organization SWORD, who also no longer has any involvement with Monica.
Through the scenes, it is revealed that the protagonist now works for this introduced space base, but its purpose is not yet clear.
Kamala's comic relief
In the first moment of the teaser, Monica mysteriously switches places with Kamala. The girl is surprised by Nick Fury at the space base, as she appears in the astronaut costume of Rambeau unexpectedly.
The scene is yet another sign of the comic relief that the Marvel likes to include it in his productions. Kamala is quickly frightened by the exchange that occurs, but upon seeing Fury, she becomes excited and even believes that the phenomenon could be a test to join the Avengers.
The sanctuary destined for Captain Marvel
Although this is also another of the plot's most tense moments, the teaser presents us with a continuation of what was seen in the post-credits scene of the last episode of the series. Ms. Marvel. Carol appears abruptly in Kamala's room and now we understand why, since precisely at that moment, another exchange of places occurs. Her initial reaction is surprise when she comes across a sanctuary dedicated to herself.
Khan family
In a bit of nostalgia for fans, Kamala's family also appears in the film. As soon as the girl returns to the house, she is approached by Nick and Monica.
Muneeba e Yusuf Khan, Kamala's parents and Aamir Khan, his brother, return for a scene in which Fury and Rambeau appear to be searching for some answers. That's when another exchange of places happens.
The alien Goose
Goose also reappears. The cat that had been introduced in the film Captain Marvel and since then, he has not been seen again. The alien race pussy flerken acts once again to prove that it is not a normal animal. It has a dimension inside its stomach, where it hides tentacles and an entire arsenal.
New world
the marvels It will also introduce a new place, in a stunning setting that makes it appear to be on an alien planet. According to some rumors, it could be Aladna, stage of one of the arches of the Captain Marvel in the comics and that the MCU must explore.
According to the story, the place has very different customs from Earth and its inclusion can give a little more emotion to the part of the public that may not be as excited about the film. Possibly, the planet reminds us a little of the old and extinct Asgard in some ways.
A musical?
With an aesthetic very similar to that of Bollywood, a quick dance sequence between Carol and a new character, the prince Yan D'Aladna, further strengthens the above theory. According to the comics, Aladna it is precisely the planet in question, not only because of the prince's surname, but because of the fact that the inhabitants of the place communicate through rhythms, sounds and dances.
Everything indicates that a very important part of the plot will take place in this scenario and, considering that the trio is together in the scene, they are probably looking for clues.
kittens
The teaser also reveals a quick scene with some kittens descending a staircase, most likely located on a ship or space base. Once we know that Goose will appear again, it is almost certain that all these animals are related in some way.
In the comics, he is actually a cat named Chewie and that, at some point, generates a few hundred offspring Flerkens. It was from the eggs that she hid in her mouth that the other cats were born. It is very clear that this will be another touch of humor given to the film.
Surprises, a new character and a short duration
An Asgardian?
A theory began circulating social media as soon as a new teaser was released on Twitter da Marvel discreetly. In him, Carol Danvers mentions having made a call to a friend, but the most curious thing is the fact that the scene revealed in the sequence suggests a character coming from Asgard. A quick view of Bifrost, interdimensional portal that connects Asgard to nine realms is shown. Since then, buzz about an appearance of Thor ou Valkyrie, began to emerge. However, given the known desire of the actresses Tessa Thompson e B of acting together, it is much safer to say that Valkyrie might be the option.
Príncipe Yan D'Aladna
Yan is the prince of Aladna, a new planet that, as already mentioned, seems to be introduced in the film and in the MCU. The place displays a happy and colorful atmosphere where inhabitants communicate through the art of dance and music. It's a regular thing and, although it seems to be fun, according to the comics, the new character's experiences are not so pleasant.
Em Aladna, women had the habit of choosing their partners, and men did not have the freedom to choose who they would marry and spend their lives with. This led to an involuntary engagement of the Prince Yan with a character called Lila Cheney when they were both children, during her visit to the planet. Even though they forgot about this commitment, when Cheney returned to the venue years later, the royal family planned their wedding to the surprise of both parties. It was the Captain Marvel who intervened and prevented this from happening. A friendship was formed, but it turns out that, for the good of the planet, they both ended up getting married soon.
However, even though this is the original plot of the comics, nothing has been confirmed in the cinematic world. At the time of the release of the heroine's solo film, the producers had made a point of avoiding any romantic involvement for the character.
Shortest MCU film
To the surprise of many or not, the marvels will be the shortest film MCU, lasting 105 minutes, that is, 1 hour and 45 minutes, counting from the beginning to the end of the credits.
When we compare this length with other productions, it is somewhat unusual for a studio that has already released 145-minute films such as The Avengers and even 181 minutes, as was the case with Avengers: Endgame. Obviously, the latter could be a bad choice to put side by side, especially because it was a great cycle of stories coming to an end. However, solo films like The incredible Hulk e Thor: The Dark World, had an even longer duration, at around 112 minutes. Captain America: Civil War had 147 minutes and even Spider-Man: No Return Home, had a duration of 148 minutes. In summary, the marvels broke the pattern.
At the time when productions of the MCU were more in vogue, it was very clear how much content would be presented to the public. Currently, the scenario is different, which makes us think that this is also another reason to take into account the low audience.
Secret Invasion Sequence
The new film – a sequel to those three projects, as well as Avengers: Endgame and the new Disney+ drama Secret Invasion – sees Carol, Monica and Kamala coming together, for the first time, under unusual circumstances.
Entertainment Weekly Magazine
Phase 5 gives space for the marvels don't follow up on the stories Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel e WandaVision. Currently, we see that all productions really seem like an introduction to each character. Despite this, the film is explicitly a sequel to the series Secret Invasion, which makes sense, since the friendship between Nick Fury e Carol Danvers has always been much discussed even before the release of the heroine's film. Nowadays, it is almost impossible not to relate projects that involve both characters.
According to Entertainment Weekly, the situations in which the protagonist trio accidentally swap places several times will complicate the espionage operations led by Fury. This has already been hinted at in the film's trailer, but the precise impact it Secret Invasion will have on the film's plot has not yet been fully clarified, despite having already been confirmed by the issue of aliens and the entire space context that surrounds the story.
[Fury] was calling Carol [Danvers] while she was far away in galaxies far, far away. She says “Fury, why are you calling me? She told you not to use [that number]”. And he responds “you gave it to me, so I’m going to use it. And I’m calling you because I need your help.”
Samuel L. Jackson, Nick Fury actor
It is known that Secret Invasion, at least in the comics, is known for significantly changing the entire structure and future of the stories Marvel in general, just as happened in the series Loki with the context of multiverse. But the series starring Samuel L. Jackson, never hid the fact that the scope of the conflict would be much smaller than that of the comics. Therefore, the question remains: to what extent the marvels e Secret Invasion can they intertwine?
So far, what we know is that Carol Danvers, Kamala khan e Monica rambeau will be on Earth at some point. However, according to the series of Disney +, the planet is no longer as safe as before, as Skrulls They are still there being persecuted by vigilante groups. Whereas Nick Fury had a hand in causing this situation, as the film will mainly portray the friendship between him and Captain Marvel after that? The plot also involves a whole conflict in space. Will this issue stifle the consequences of the end of Secret Invasion?
Insecurity in the project?
Despite the rumors and all the criticism, the marvels is still one of the next releases highly anticipated by viewers, especially as it brings yet another Crossovers, which is a factor that has always excited. The truth is that true fans of Marvel They will always be present to watch the productions and this also shows that once you enter the universe, there must be a certain commitment. As a result, there may be accompanying pressure.
Recently, the director Nia DaCosta, responsible for the film, revealed to Vanity Fair, who had doubts about the decision to join the MCU. Seeking to get in touch with other renowned directors of the studio's productions, such as Chloe Zhao de Eternal, James Gunn from the trilogy of Guardians of the Galaxy, and Taika Waititi de Thor: Ragnarok e Thor: Love and Thunder, she wanted to make sure her entry would be a positive choice.
Sometimes you'd be in a scene and think, 'What the hell does that mean?' Or an actor is looking at some crazy thing happening in space, and they're [actually] looking at a blue X. Obviously there were hard days, and days where you thought, 'This just isn't working.
Nia DaCosta, director of The Marvels
DaCosta also admitted that she felt overwhelmed and stressed throughout filming, even sharing this with Destiny Daniel Cretton, director de Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. This is just further proof of the challenges faced by those who choose to enter a universe as large and powerful as the Marvel. But despite all this tension, she also made it clear what to expect from the film.
In interview with the magazine Total Film, the marvels will not follow the trend of fatigue that superhero films have been generating, highlighting that, therefore, the negative impact should be almost zero.
The biggest difference between other MCU films and this one [The Marvels] is that this one is really crazy and silly. The worlds we go to in this film are worlds that have never been seen in the MCU. Brilliant worlds that no one has ever seen before.
please note that Thor: Love and Thunder also went towards this more comical and lighter side, which, as much as it pleased some, was not what the majority wanted coming from Marvel.
Box office projection
In theory, the film is destined to have a significant impact on MCU. Disregarding Carol Danvers, a character who already has a history, the most interesting thing seems to be Kamala khan e Monica rambeau, after all, both need to be further explored and deepened. Still, the trio, in general, could be very promising in terms of expanding the cosmic aspect of the Marvel universe. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 marked the last adventure of a space team.
We are aware that Captain Marvel is also not a heroine that pleases the public, but even before the release of the marvels, the film is already facing criticism for more than just that. Apparently, the starring role of three women is a big reason and the trailer has already been the target of a flood of comments. dislikes. For that reason alone, a huge audience is not expected. For a premiere, the production is expected to raise between US$75 million and US$80 million, according to an average of the NRG and the The Quorum. This also represents a recent test to gauge public interest in superhero films.
The last film of MCU which did not achieve an opening of US$70 million or more was Ant Man in 2015, but the vast majority of the studio's films, around 25 of them, had openings of $100 million or more in US theaters alone, with eight of them surpassing the $150 million mark. According to the ForbesSo that the marvels To be a financial success, it must gross at least US$439 million at the global box office. Anything less would result in harm to the Disney.
At least one interesting and relieving point was the postponement of Dune: Part II to early 2024. At that time, when the sequel to the six-time winning film Oscars still had a date scheduled for the beginning of November, the pressure to the marvels it only increased.
As already mentioned, one of the biggest concerns also remains the public's saturation with superhero films. The productions of DC are an example of this, as they have already been affected since the debut of T. However, one major exception was Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, for example. The film grossed US$106 million in its debut and a total of US$845,6 million worldwide, although it was slightly behind the second film in the franchise. A Marvel Studios seems to be expecting that his new production will be something similar to the trilogy, which even without any projection, was this great unexpected success.
Directed and scripted by Nia DaCosta in partnership with megan mcdonnell de WandaVision, Elissa Karasik de Loki e Zeb Wells de The spectacular Spider Man, the marvels It is scheduled to be released in theaters on November 09th.
See more: MCU and Star Wars: what is happening with Disney+ productions?
See also: Marvel Studios: Discover all the MCU movies and series
Sources: Screen Rant, Legion of Heroes, The Hollywood Reporter
Text proofread by: Pedro Bomfim (20 / 10 / 23)
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