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Eternals (2021)

“In the beginning...”

6.8/10 · 9,447 votes 2h 36m pg-13 ActionAdventureScience-fiction

#122 of 248 films from 2021 #812 of 2168 in action

Directed by Chloé Zhao · Written by Patrick Burleigh, Ryan Firpo, Chloé Zhao, Kaz Firpo

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Overview

The Eternals are a team of ancient aliens who have been living on Earth in secret for thousands of years. When an unexpected tragedy forces them out of the shadows, they are forced to reunite against mankind’s most ancient enemy, the Deviants.

Cast

Gemma Chanas Sersi
Richard Maddenas Ikaris
Angelina Jolieas Thena
Kumail Nanjianias Kingo
Barry Keoghanas Druig
Lauren Ridloffas Makkari
Lia McHughas Sprite
Brian Tyree Henryas Phastos
Don Leeas Gilgamesh
Salma Hayek Pinaultas Ajak
Kit Haringtonas Dane Whitman
Harish Patelas Karun
David Kayeas Arishem (voice)
Bill Skarsgårdas Kro (voice)

Facts

Release dateNovember 3, 2021
Runtime156 min (2h 36m) — longer as the 2021 average of 110 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$200,000,000
Box office$402,064,899 (2.0× budget)
IMDbtt9032400

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Questions

How long is Eternals?
Eternals runs 156 minutes (2h 36m), which is long for a action — plan for it.
Is Eternals worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 9,447 votes, which places it #122 of 248 films released in 2021 in this index (top 51%) and #812 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Eternals?
Eternals was directed by Chloé Zhao. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Hamnet (2025), The Rider (2018), Nomadland (2021).
Who stars in Eternals?
Gemma Chan as Sersi; Richard Madden as Ikaris; Angelina Jolie as Thena; Kumail Nanjiani as Kingo; Barry Keoghan as Druig; Lauren Ridloff as Makkari.
What is Eternals rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Eternals?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/7957.

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