It seems like MCU movies are getting shorter with every theatrical release. We are inching close to The Marvels, set to premiere globally on November 10. Given the mixed critical and audience reception of Doctor Strange 2, Thor: Love and Thunder, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Eternals, Secret Invasion, and She-Hulk series, fans have low expectations from Nia DaCosta’s ‘The Marvels’. And its rumoured runtime may make things worse for the upcoming Brie Larson starrer.
Per the latest X post from the prominent scooper, Cryptic HD Quality, The Marvels has a runtime of one hour and 33 minutes, excluding the credits. This post also received the support of CanWeGetSomeToast, who hailed the flick as “all killer, no filler”. However, Marvel and Disney still need to confirm this news. It means the film’s runtime may get changed before its theatrical release.
The Marvels will serve as a sequel to several MCU projects, such as Captain Marvel (2019), Ms. Marvel series, and WandaVision. This time, fans will witness the trio of Carol Danvers, Kamala Khan, and Monica Rambeau taking on a new Accuser, Dar-Benn, to stop the formation of another Kree empire. Plus, they suffer from ‘quantum entanglement’, a process that swaps their locations every time they use their powers.
Improper runtime has plagued many of the recent MCU projects. And the same may happen to The Marvels.
Short runtimes adversely impact superhero flicks as they often limit character development, which can happen in the case of Zawe Ashton’s Dar-Benn. Yes, director Nia DaCosta has promised to deliver a different villain to the MCU fans in the form of Dar-Benn. But a short runtime will hurt her character’s development in the upcoming sequel. If this rumour turns out true, we may get another rushed MCU flick with no strong storyline.
The Marvels will hit the theatres worldwide on November 10. It stars Brie Larson, Iman Vellani, Teyonah Parris, Zawe Ashton, Samuel L. Jackson, and more. Stay tuned for more updates.