Eternals Post-Credits Scene Fuels Theories About New Marvel Team

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The following post contains SPOILERS for Eternals.

The arrival of Eternals on Disney+ has fans speculating once again — or maybe for the first time, since a lot of Marvel fans skipped Eternals in theaters — about the movie’s enigmatic post-credits scene. (Not to be confused with the film’s similarly confusing mid-credits scene, which introduces Harry Styles’ Eros and Patton Oswalt’s Pip the troll.)

In the final post-credits scene, Kit Harington’s Dane Whitman, who has spent most of the movie acting like a mild-mannered English dude, stands alone in an office with a mysterious case. He opens it, revealing a sword wrapped in bloody bandages. Unintelligible whispers fill the soundtrack, as if some kind of ancient power or presence is calling out to Dane. An inscription carved into the inside of the case reads “Mors mihi lucrum” — death is my reward. Sounds like a totally normal and chill sword!

Dane paces around the room, then goes to touch the sword, which releases tiny little waves of power that seem to reach out to him in return. Just as he’s about to grab the blade, a voice calls out to him from off-camera: “Sure you’re ready for that, Mr. Whitman?” Dane turns to see who it is and there’s a sudden cut to black and the words “Eternals will return…” (Not the Eternals, just Eternals. They’re like the band Eagles. Don’t ever call them The Eagles, because that’s not their name. They’re just Eagles.)

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The voice speaking to Dane Whitman is uncredited in the film, and it’s such a brief appearance that the first audiences to see Eternals weren’t entirely sure who it even was. On Disney+, the subtitles only refer to the voice as “Mysterious Man.” But we now know that it belongs to Mahershala Ali, who has been announced as the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Blade the Vampire Hunter.

The Dane Whitman of Marvel Comics — who’s also known as the superhero the Black Knight — doesn’t have a ton of history with Blade. But generally when a character shows up in a Marvel post-credits scene, they’re not just there for a gratuitous cameo; the appearance is meant to set up future appearances, establish connections between heroes, and often to tease future team-ups. And that has got fans wondering where Blade and Black Knight will show up next.

A lot of speculation is focused around the MCU’s Blade starting a group of supernatural heroes called the Midnight Suns. First introduced in the 1990s, the original comic book Midnight Suns were a loose collection of heroes including Ghost Rider, Johnny Blaze (the original Ghost Rider at a time when he’d been freed of his skeleton-headed curse), Morbius (the vampire played by Jared Leto in his upcoming solo film), the Darkhold Redeemers (various magic-inclined heroes who defended the Darkhold, an all-powerful occult book that was seen in the possession of Wanda at the end of WandaVision), and a group of vampire hunters that included Blade called the Nightstalkers.

There’s also a video game in the works called Marvel’s Midnight Suns that features Blade and Ghost Rider, alongside other Marvel heroes like Wolverine, Iron Man, Captain America, and Captain Marvel. So it seems entirely feasible that Marvel could be setting the groundwork for some kind of Midnight Suns movie or Disney+ series that would feature Blade, Black Knight, Doctor Strange, Ghost Rider, and perhaps a few other characters like Wanda Maximoff.

It could be quite a while until we know Blade’s motives for sure. While Marvel is working on a solo Blade movie for Mahershala Ali, it’s yet to receive an official release date. Despite what that final title card promised, Eternals 2 hasn’t been officially announced yet either. The next Marvel Cinematic Universe movie is Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, and it also features Wanda Maximoff, so it could provide us the next clues about where all this magic sword stuff is headed. That film is currently scheduled to open in theaters on May 6, 2022.

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Moon Knight: Marvel’s Psychologically Tormented Batman Arrives in March

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In the ever-expanding MCU, say hello to a new character who is all set to begin the darker Marvel universe. Disney Plus’ upcoming series Moon Knight just released its first trailer after we saw glimpses of it months ago. So, if you are wondering who or what this white costumed Batman exactly is, we are here to guide you through it. Here’s everything you need to know about Marvel’s Moon Knight.

Release Date and Trailer

First of all, Marvel’s Moon Knight is all set to release on 30th March, 2022 as displayed at the end of the trailer. The trailer was released just hours ago and you can check it out by clicking on the link above. From what it appears, it seems to be a psychological horror series with Marvelish hilarity where Oscar Isaac seems to be suffering from some supernatural phenomenon.

When the character finally appears, it gives viewers a very Pattinson Batman vibes. He is seen beating someone to their bones without mercy. Also, just like Batman’s batrangs, he throws and uses Crescent darts. He is a dark vigilante who is dressed in white but in reality, he is quite different from Batman. From the trailer, it seems like Marvel will stick to the source material for this character and that would be for the best. The costume in the trailer looked amazing and so did Oscar Isaac’s chaotic and tormented Marc Spector.

A Darker Marvel Universe Begins

It was about time MCU embraced Marvel Comics’ darker and supernatural universe and ever since Eternals, they have been trying to do so. Moon Knight would be the first dark and supernatural character in MCU, which will lay foundations for the other characters to join him. We all know that Marvel’s Blade starring Mahershala Ali is all set to debut on the big screen towards the end of the year.

In fact, we already heard Mahershala Ali’s Blade’s voice in the Eternals’ post-credit scene. Also, Eternals didn’t just introduce us to Blade, but also to Kit Harrington’s Black Knight. He was just about to pick the Black Knight Sword before Blade interrupted him in the post-credits. So, it is entirely possible that Blade appears in Moon Knight to possibly recruit him for some supernatural war.

Moon Knight is great news for the fans of the darker Marvel multiverse and we might see Marvel’s Midnight Sons in the future. We’ll be back with a detailed article about the Midnight Sons, Blade, and the role of Moon Knight in all of it. So, stay tuned!

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Blade: Mustafa Ali wants to be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe

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Mansoor (bottom) competes with Mustafa Ali during the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Crown Jewel pay-per-view in the Saudi capital Riyadh on October 21, 2021. (Photo by Fayez Nureldine / AFP) (Photo by FAYEZ NURELDINE/AFP via Getty Images)

Mustafa Ali wants to be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Marvel should make it happen.

Marvel Studios has done a fantastic job of casting actors in movies and TV shows but in recent years, the studio has taken great steps to highlight the importance of representation as well.

The most recent example of excellent casting has to be Alaqua Cox as Maya Lopez. She is an indigenous, deaf woman playing a character with those same characteristics. A move by Marvel showing that they care about representation. An open casting brought her to an audition that landed her the role in Hawkeye and then gave her the platform to star in her own series (Echo).

A casting call for Blade has now surfaced online and it revealed that the production was casting for a South Asian male in their 20s to 30s. It also stated that the actor must be open to training but that those with fight experience are encouraged for the role. As for who this character is, the character description reads: “Though he’s taken a vow of silence, his eyes tell us he has been through strife”.

The role has not been cast yet but WWE Superstar Mustafa Ali has answered that call, taking to both Twitter and Instagram to let Marvel know that he wants the part. He tweeted:

Mustafa Ali is perfect for the role in Blade

Mustafa Ali (whose real name is Adeel Alam) would be perfect for this role – so much so, in fact, that this writer believes Marvel Studios shouldn’t even bother looking elsewhere. Mustafa Ali is the actor they’re looking for.

Fans of the WWE have seen Ali go through a couple of changes throughout his WWE career. Recently, he’s been in the heel (antagonist) role. Before that, he was a babyface (protagonist). During his babyface days, Ali didn’t speak much. He let his actions and in-ring work do the talking for him and he was great at it. As a heel, however, he talks more. He has a knack for making the crowd boo him (even if he’s right at times). However, he’s still fantastic at getting a point across without saying a word.

In terms of the action, Mustafa Ali is one of the best in-ring performers in wrestling. He takes his job seriously and it shows. A personal favorite are the clips he posts on Instagram of his training. You can see why his moves are always so smooth, fluid, and crisp. If he’s this good without a stunt double, imagine what he would do in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Make it happen, Marvel Studios!

What do you think? Would you like to see Mustafa Ali in Blade? Let us know in the comments below.

8 Street Level Marvel Heroes Who Could Show Up In Moon Knight

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Marvel Studios’ upcoming Moon Knight starring Oscar Isaac is easily one of the most anticipated shows of the year. Considered to be one of the most complex characters who often borders the line of hero and anti-hero, Moon Knight is not for the faint-hearted. Though it’s yet to be seen how the show will turn out, Moon Knight can easily pave the path for new street-level heroes or bring in some familiar faces to the fold once again. Here are 8 street-level Marvel heroes who could show up in the series.

Related: Kevin Feige Has High Hopes With MCU’s Moon Knight, Say Oscar Isaac

8. The Punisher

After bringing back Vincent D’Onofrio’s Kingpin in Hawkeye, it is only a matter of time before we see Jon Bernthal’s Frank Castle on the screen once again. Considering both Moon Knight and the Punisher’s propensity towards violence, it makes a lot of sense that both the characters have a brief face-off in the series.

7. Daredevil

Related: New Fan Art Shows Daredevil & Moon Knight Team Up In The MCU

Since his brief appearance in Spider-Man: No Way Home, the burning question is when will Charlie Cox’s Daredevil make his next appearance? However, as both Moon Knight and Daredevil both have a darker and mature storyline as compared to other Marvel superheroes, it would be great to see both of them team-up, or exchange blows depending on Moon Knight’s temperament.

6. Echo

After making her first appearance in Hawkeye, Echo switched allegiance and apparently took down Kingpin in the series finale. As it’s unclear what lies ahead of the Native-American hero with a hearing disability, she can also appear briefly in the upcoming Moon Knight series.

5. Hawkeye

The aging superhero might not return as an Avenger, but Clint Barton still has enough fight in him to keep the streets safe. As a mentor to Kate Bishop, Hawkeye has now become a street-level superhero in the MCU. Considering the violent methods Moon Knight uses to fight his enemies, Hawkeye might be roped in to keep a tab on the anti-hero.

4. Werewolf by Night

Moon Knight made his first appearance in Werewolf by Night #32 back in 1975 which makes a lot of sense to introduce Werewolf by Night in the series. With Gael Garcia Bernal already cast for an undisclosed Disney+ special, it won’t be surprising to see the superhero making his first appearance in the series.

3. Ghost Rider

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As one of the most popular anti-heroes of Marvel Comics, Ghost Rider is yet to make his appearance in the MCU. As Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. was recently considered to be non-canon, it is highly unlikely that Gabriel Luna’s Robbie Reyes will be returning anytime soon. Nevertheless, Moon Knight will be an interesting premise to bring back the flaming skull to the fold. As both the characters have gained enhanced powers from supernatural entities, the show can be the perfect platform to bring back this fan-favorite superhero.

2. Iron Fist

Sure, Netflix’s Iron Fist did not live up to the expectations set by shows like Daredevil or Jessica Jones. But it does deserve a second chance to redeem itself. Though most fans would think that the tonality of Moon Knight and Iron Fist doesn’t really resonate, bringing back another billionaire into the MCU is still very much on the cards. At this point, Marvel Studios has mastered the art of dropping easter eggs and Danny Rand definitely deserves another shot at redemption, even through a brief cameo.

1. Blade

Related: Blade Theory: Blade Is After Wanda’s Darkhold For The Montesi Formula – Spell That Kills All Vampires

The vampire-killer might be all set to appear on the big screen, but it actually makes much more sense to introduce Blade in the upcoming Moon Knight series. As the MCU is gradually moving towards the realms of the supernatural, introducing Blade in the show can actually pave the way for Midnight Sons, considering that both Moon Knight and Blade are members of the group. With so much violence being expected from the series, fans surely won’t mind some slick vampire on vampire action.

Moon Knight is set to be released on Disney+ in 2022.

Marvel Cinematic Universe: 10 new characters coming to the MCU - from Moon Knight to Ms Marvel

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These are the new characters you will definitely be seeing in Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic universe, and who they are.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been built up over the course of 27 projects, beginning over a decade ago. Since the release of Iron Man they have dominated the big screen across the globe.

Kevin Feige has been manning the ship of the universe, bringing joy to casual fans and die-hard comic book lovers alike. He has taken great care in the storytelling, characterisation and crafting an overall endgame (excuse the pun) that makes sense when our favourite super heroes cross paths.

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With Feige at the helm, there are no signs of the MCU slowing down anytime soon, with the release of multiple Disney+ shows in the pipeline and Spider-Man: No Way Home breaking box office records, and further expanding the universe.

Let’s take a look at some characters you may have never heard of, but you will soon, as they are tipped to play huge roles in a number of upcoming MCU projects.

Ms Marvel

Some of you may recognise Kamala Khan from The Avengers game. Just like many of the young characters we’re seeing in the upcoming projects, like Hawkeye’s Kate Bishop, Khan is a teenager who idolises the Avengers and goes on to fight with them.

We can expect to see many more young characters coming into the MCU as Marvel is rumoured to be gearing up for a Young Avengers cross over.

Not to mention she is a history-making superhero, being the first Muslim character to leader her own comic title. Her abilities include shape shifting into anyone.

Her inclusion in the Captain Marvel sequel encouraged the name change to The Marvels, which is set to release in early 2023. Iman Vellani has been cast to play the character.

Director of Content Development at Marvel & Ms. Marvel co-creator Sana Amanat speaks at the AOL 2016 MAKERS conference at Terranea Resort on February 2, 2016 in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

America Chavez

America Chavez comes directly from a mysterious dimension in the multiverse called “Utopian Parallel”.

Not only is she one of the most powerful beings in the multiverse, she is the first Latino character in the MCU.

One of her most interesting powers is she can traverse the multiverse at will. As well as being able to tap into ambient energy to boost her own physical powers.

You can spot her briefly in the Dr Strange: Multiverse of madness trailer played by Xochitl Gomez donning the character’s classic jack, and LGBTIA+ pin.

She-Hulk

She-Hulk is expected to release as a Disney+ series this year. Jennifer Walters is Bruce Banner’s successful attorney cousin, who in the comics gets hulk abilities after Bruce has to save her life with a blood transfusion.

Much like her cousin, Walters’ powers depend on her emotional state; however she is able to get a handle on this and is able to transform into her green alter-ego at will.

Tatiana Maslany has been cast to play the character.

Blade

You may be familiar with this hero from the franchise beginning in 2008. However, like Spider-Man before him, the vampire hunter is getting an MCU makeover.

Eric Brooks, or Blade, has all the powers a vampire possesses, as well as accelerated healing. But due to him only being half vampire he cannot be affected by sunlight or a vampire’s bite.

Mahershala Ali has been cast to play the character, and has made his debut already, when his voice featured in an Eternals post credit scene.

Moon Knight

Moon Knight is possibly one of the most interesting characters in the Marvel universe, and absolutely one of the more obscure heroes they have brought into the MCU.

The character made his debut in 1975, and was originally supposed to be a villain but quickly became a hero when writers saw his potential. The character has lived many lives, and goes by many names, two of them being featured in the trailer.

Marc becomes Moon Knight in the comics when he is saved by the Egyptian moon god Khonshu.

Moon knight has a range of powers, including enhanced strength during full moons, and sometimes he has been able to drain another person’s life through physical contact.

Oscar Isaac is set to play the character in the upcoming Disney+ series set to premiere on 30 March. The trailer dropped on 17 January… under a full moon. Feige has truly outdone himself.

Black Knight

We’ve seen Dane Whitman, but we have yet to see Black Knight. Many people have carried the title over the years, but Whitman is one of the most well-known characters to go by it.

The Ebony Blade allows the Black Knight to travel through time, as well proffering him with superhuman strength. It was originally forged by Merlin from starstone meteorite.

Eternals teased the character throughout the movie but we only got a snippet of the character with the iconic Ebony Blade.

The character is currently being played by Kit Harrington.

Dane Whitman entered the MCU as the boyfriend of Sersei, one of the Eternals. Photo: Disney.

Iron Heart/Riri Williams

Few people will know Riri Williams, but they will have heard of the inspiration: Tony Stark. The upcoming Disney+ show has said to be setting up Williams as the MCU’s new Iron Man.

Riri is immensely intelligent but something of an introvert, avoiding human interaction to invent new technology. As with many heroes, her life is filled with tragedy that spurs her on to take up the heroic mantle. She makes her own suit which is reverse engineered from Stark tech.

Iron Heart is set to be played by Dominique Thorne.

Mighty Thor

Turns out Cap isn’t the only one who is worthy after all. Thor’s love interest Dr Jane Foster wields Mjolnir and adopts the mantle of ‘Thor’ in the comics.

In the comics, Foster takes up the mantle when Thor is deemed unworthy, and she steps in to protect Asgard even though she is in treatment for breast cancer.

When she wields Mjolnir she inhabits all of Thor’s powers and is able to protect the ten realms.

Natalie Portman will be returning to her role as Dr Jane Foster in Thor: Love & Thunder. This was confirmed in 2019 when Portman wielded Mjolnir for excited fans at Comic Con.

Red Dagger

Kamala Khan meets Kareem in Pakistan on a trip where they develop an instant connection. Kareem also goes by the name of Red Dagger and protects the people of his city at night.

The two team up when he comes to Jersey City, and Kareem reveals his identity as an expert fighter.

We will see Red Dagger in the upcoming Ms Marvel Disney+ show portrayed by Aramis Knight.

Titania

Titania is an expert street fighter with superhuman stamina and strength. She has established herself as one of She-Hulks strongest nemeses.

Her real name is Mary MacPherran, and she picked up the Titania mantle in the popular crossover Secret Wars.

In one comic book run she possessed the Power stone and increased her strength to unprecedented levels.

Jameela Jamil has been cast to play the character. The series is set to premiere in 2022.

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