The latest project in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, The Marvels, has finally given audiences their first look. The Marvel Studios film premiered in Las Vegas on Tuesday, with press screenings also taking place in New York and Los Angeles. As it turns out, the first reactions to the film are already hitting social media, with formal reviews expected to follow on Wednesday, just ahead of the movie’s theatrical release on Friday.
The Marvels not only reunites Brie Larson as Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel, but also introduces Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel and Teyonah Parris reprising her role as Monica Rambeau from the Disney+ series WandaVision. The film is the highly-anticipated sequel to 2019’s Captain Marvel, which performed exceptionally well at the box office, raking in $1.128 billion globally. However, there is a significantly different box office landscape today, and The Marvels might not be expected to achieve the same level of success. The film also faced the challenge of not having its actors available to promote the project due to the SAG-AFTRA strike.
To drum up excitement for The Marvels, Marvel released a last-minute trailer just this past Monday that reminded audiences of Captain Marvel’s ties to the Avengers, featuring archival footage of Endgame stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, and Josh Brolin. The film itself opens amid a very different landscape, distancing itself from the narrative and connectivity with the Avengers, which helped build the hype and excitement for the original Captain Marvel movie.
By using #themarvels, social media was quickly flooded with the first reactions to the highly-anticipated film. While the initial responses were highly critical, it was not devoid of its love. Many praised the chemistry between the main trio of Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, and Iman Vellani. Critics lauded the action sequences and felt that the movie was full of humor and excitement. They also noted that Iman Vellani stole the show and carried some of the film’s most memorable moments and that the cameos were a highlight. The film fell short for some however, who thought that it wasn’t properly edited and that the plot was too silly.
The overall consensus seems to be that while The Marvels may not reach the lofty expectations of some as one of the best Marvel movies, it is still a fun, action-packed film that is worth seeing in the theaters. Strong praise has been given to the excellent chemistry between the film’s three stars, as well as some fun and funny action scenes.
With a generally positive tone, it’s clear that The Marvels has made a strong impression on its earliest audiences, with many expressing their excitement for the film’s release on Friday. The general buzz that The Marvels has generated seems to indicate that while it may not be hailed as one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s best, it’s certainly set to thrill and entertain audiences, offering high-energy action and comedy that will be sure to resonate with fans.