Kevin Feige reportedly tried to convince Bob Iger to greenlight a sequel to one of the worst Marvel films ever made

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has become a cultural sensation and garnered much attention globally with its storyline and visuals by integrating beloved comic book characters into live-action films. The architect behind it all is Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige, who has successfully navigated the cinematic universe through its ups and downs.

Among the major problems faced by the MCU in 2021 was Eternals. The film introduced new characters. While boasting a terrific cast and a complex story, it nevertheless faced widespread criticism from viewers and poor box office, which left a question mark over its future in the MCU.

Eternals“The future at stake

According to Daniel Richtman, Iger’s leadership at Disney is becoming more cautious, choosing only what is sure to succeed and avoiding risk at all costs. Consequently, it is alleged that this decision could remove the after-effects for Eternals, The ant Man, And Captain Marvel.

However, Kevin Feige is still in favor of an Eternals sequel despite Bob Iger’s reluctance. For the future of these films, Marvel Studios’ struggle must find a balance between sticking to story arcs and achieving broader commercial success.

However, some reports indicate that unlike a sequel, it is very likely that Marvel Studios will consider other storytelling variations for Eternals. According to an insider, MyTimeToShineHello, Eternals 2 turned into another project.

ETERNALS 2 is NOT canceled, it was TRANSFORMED (into another project) pic.twitter.com/p2pyzSLWNz

– MyTimeToShineHello (@MyTimeToShineH) March 15, 2024

The Eternals could simply be characters that would be part of larger projects, either as supporting characters or as members of a team with Thor or guardians of the galaxy. This could reduce the financial risk while allowing the studio to complete the second part by resolving the cliffhanger ending of the initial film.

However, according to The live, Eternals 2 could be called Celestials: end of times. This name became popular online after many of Marvel’s trademark filings were leaked online. It is also reported that Marvel Studios has filed an application with the European Union Intellectual Property Office to obtain the exact title in July 2022.

Upcoming MCU Phase 5 Projects

While Marvel Studios will face various challenges and opportunities, Phase 5 of the MCU is poised to bring different projects that are not only unique but also familiar. The much awaited Deadpool and Wolverine and the return of beloved characters in Daredevil: Born Again And Captain America: Brave New World excites fans around the world.

Here are the upcoming Phase 5 projects, along with their release dates.

• Deadpool and Wolverine (July 25, 2024 in the United Kingdom and July 26, 2024 in the United States)
• Agatha throughout (September 18, 2024)
• Captain America: Brave New World (February 14, 2025)
• Daredevil: Born Again (March 2025)
• Love at first sight (May 2, 2025)
• Stone heart (2025)

Even if the future of Eternals The franchise is no longer clear, the fact that Feige allegedly tried to convince Iger to give these characters another chance gives fans hope. Only time will tell if the Eternals will reappear on screen in the future or if their story will be integrated in an unconventional way.