The Eternals 2 release date is a big talking point for fans curious about the future of the MCU’s most divisive ensemble film. The original Eternals introduced a group of powerful beings from beyond the stars who had secretly guided humanity for 7,000 years, but despite its grand scale and cast, the film underperformed critically and commercially.
What is the Eternals 2 release date estimate?
Eternals 2 release date estimate is unlikely to be anytime before 2028 or 2029, if it happens at all.
This is based on reports that Marvel Studios has scrapped development of the sequel. The decision is part of its shift toward making fewer, higher-quality projects.
Hollywood insider Daniel Richtman reported in early 2024 that Eternals 2 was no longer in development (via Forbes). Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige also stated in a 2023 interview with Inverse that there are “no immediate plans” for a sequel (via Inverse). These remarks align with Disney’s overall risk-averse approach following several MCU misfires.
Eternals 2 news and updates
Reports from 2024 confirm that Eternals 2 is not among Marvel’s upcoming projects.
The decision comes after the first film’s mixed reception and a weak box office haul of $402 million globally, despite its star-studded cast. Marvel’s current focus is on stronger franchises like Fantastic Four, X-Men, and Avengers: Secret Wars, leaving Eternals sidelined.
That said, Marvel hasn’t completely abandoned the story. Captain America: Brave New World shows Tiamut, the Celestial, the Eternals stopped, as a massive landmark rising from the Indian Ocean. The film gives Tiamut a crucial role, confirming that even without a direct sequel, the events of Eternals still shape the MCU.
The expected cast of Eternals 2, if revived, could include Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff, Barry Keoghan, Don Lee, and Kit Harington.
No official synopsis exists for Eternals 2, and unless Marvel’s direction shifts in future phases, a sequel remains unlikely.
