The Marvels is an upcoming American superhero film based on Marvel Comics featuring the characters Carol Danvers / Captain Marvel, Monica Rambeau, and Kamala Khan / Ms. Marvel. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is intended to be the sequel to the film Captain Marvel (2019), a continuation of the television miniseries Ms. Marvel (2022), and the 33rd film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film is directed by Nia DaCosta from a screenplay she co-wrote with Megan McDonnell and Elissa Karasik.
The Marvels Plot
While investigating a wormhole linked to the Kree, Monica Rambeau’s powers become entangled with those of Kamala Khan and Carol Danvers. The trio team up to determine why they are swapping places with each other every time they use their powers. According to Larson, the film will dive deeper into Danvers’ character and her “complexities” after her origin story was set up in Captain Marvel (2019). Since the events of Avengers: Endgame (2019), Danvers has mostly been off Earth in deep space, with Larson saying she has “kind of became a workaholic, and she lost touch with her heart and with family and friends.
The Marvels Cast
- Brie Larson as Carol Danvers / Captain Marvel: An Avenger and former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot whose DNA was altered during an accident, imbuing her with superhuman strength, energy projection and absorption, and flight.
- Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau: A former S.W.O.R.D. agent who was exposed to extra-dimensional energy during the events of WandaVision (2021), gaining the ability to manipulate electromagnetic spectrum.
- Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan / Ms. Marvel: A teenage Pakistani-American from Jersey City who idolizes Carol Danvers and has polymorphic abilities that allow her to alter her shape and size.
- Zawe Ashton as Dar-Benn: A Kree revolutionary who is behind the creation of the wormhole that affects the powers of Carol, Monica, and Kamala1.
- Park Seo-joon as an undisclosed character.
- Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury: The former director of S.H.I.E.L.D., who went into hiding after the events of Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) and later joined forces with a group of Skrulls in space.
The Marvels Release Date
The Marvels is scheduled to be released in the United States on November 10, 2023, as part of Phase Five of the MCU. The film was originally slated for July 28, 2023, but was pushed back due to scheduling changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic5. The film will be available in IMAX and Dolby Cinema formats.
The Marvels Production
Marvel Studios confirmed plans to make a sequel to Captain Marvel in July 2019. Development began in January 2020 with McDonnell hired after working on the television miniseries WandaVision (2021). Larson was set to return from the first film as Danvers, and DaCosta was hired to direct that August. In December, Parris was revealed to be reprising her role as Rambeau from WandaVision alongside Vellani returning as Kamala from Ms. Marvel. Second unit filming began in mid-April 2021 in New Jersey, and the title—referring to the three characters and their similar abilities—was revealed in early May. Principal photography began by early August 2021 and concluded by mid-May 2022, taking place at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire and Longcross Studios in Surrey, England, as well as in Los Angeles and Tropea,
Marvels Reception
The film has received positive anticipation from fans and critics alike, who are eager to see how the three female superheroes will interact with each other and explore their respective backgrounds and motivations. The film is also expected to showcase the diversity and representation of the MCU, as it features a female director, a female-led cast, and characters of different races, ethnicities, and cultures. The film is also praised for its potential to expand the cosmic and intergalactic aspects of the MCU, as well as to introduce new villains and allies from the Marvel Comics lore.
The Marvels Trailer
FAQS
Who are the 4 Marvels?
Who are the 4 Marvels? The 4 Marvels are Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel, Monica Rambeau/Photon, Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel, and Zawe Ashton/Dar-Benn. They are the protagonists and antagonist of the upcoming film The Marvels.
The Marvels a sequel to Captain Marvel?
Yes, The Marvels is a sequel to Captain Marvel, as well as a continuation of the TV series Ms. Marvel. It features Carol Danvers, Monica Rambeau, and Kamala Khan as the main characters.
What is the story of The Marvels?
The story of The Marvels is about Carol, Monica, and Kamala investigating a wormhole linked to the Kree, which causes them to swap places with each other every time they use their powers. They have to team up with Nick Fury and face Dar-Benn, a Kree revolutionary who is behind the wormhole.
Who is the strongest Avenger?
This is a difficult question to answer, as different Avengers have different strengths and weaknesses. However, based on some official sources and fan opinions, some of the strongest Avengers are Scarlet Witch, Captain Marvel, and Thor. Scarlet Witch has reality-warping powers that can affect even Thanos, Captain Marvel has cosmic energy manipulation and superhuman physical abilities, and Thor has godlike strength and durability, as well as control over thunder and lightning.
Who was the very first Marvel character?
Who was the very first Marvel character? The very first Marvel character was Namor the Sub-Mariner, who debuted in Motion Picture Funnies Weekly #1 in 1939 by publisher Timely Comics, which later became Marvel Comics. Namor is a hybrid of human and Atlantean, and has superhuman strength, speed, durability, flight, telepathy, and aquatic abilities.
