‘Eternals’ Failure Killed 10 Years of MCU Plans, Says Kumail Nanjiani

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The disappointing performance of “Eternals” not only failed to impress at the box office, but it also disrupted a decade’s worth of character development plans within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Marvel Flop Fallout

In an open conversation on the “Working It Out” podcast, Nanjiani openly discussed the emotional impact of the underperformance of Marvel’s “Eternals,” which took a toll on him both personally and professionally. Contrary to expectations, “Eternals” wasn’t intended to be a one-off production for Nanjiani. He shared that he had agreed to participate in six films, a video game adaptation, and even a theme park attraction.

He remarked, ‘I thought this role would last me a decade,’ he shared. ‘However, they required long-term commitments. I assumed it meant annual Marvel films with occasional personal projects in between, but things didn’t turn out as planned.’

MCU Plans Destroyed

Nanjiani confessed he had anticipated that Eternals would spark a ten-year stint of Marvel roles. However, the film underperformed – receiving poor reviews and financial returns, and no further opportunities emerged. He reflected, “It left me feeling devastated.” This is when he realized, “I needed to seek therapy to understand and cope with this experience.

It became clear to me that a significant portion of my self-confidence relies on the responses from the audience regarding my work.

Still Proud of the Film

Despite the disaster, Nanjiani still has fond feelings for the project.

He expressed his affection for the film, expressing great pride in it. However, he acknowledges that perhaps there were slightly too many characters in the Eternals, as suggested by the critic reviews.

Marvel Moved On

It’s not just Nanjiani who finds himself outside the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) now. Lauren Ridloff, for instance, has confirmed she won’t be in “Avengers: Doomsday,” and other cast members have either left quietly or moved on to different projects. For example, Kit Harington was rumored to be dropped from “Blade,” and there are whispers that Nanjiani might join James Gunn’s DC Universe as Booster Gold.

It’s evident that Marvel has chosen to move on from the Eternals project, with no plans for a sequel, further appearances, or continued involvement in the Avengers team. Here’s a look at 10 potential reasons why we won’t be seeing an Eternals 2.

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2025-08-25 23:31