If you’re looking for major spoilers set by The Marvels, then you’ve landed in the right place. While the first screening generated positive reviews, with some calling the film “really funny” and showcasing everything Marvel had to offer, expectations were high
However, a full review makes it a little different. Marvel is currently struggling with a 58% score on the Tomato Meter over Rotten Tomatoes, putting other MCU projects like Ant-Man and Wasp: Quantumania (46%) and Eternals (47%) in the company
Despite the mixed reception, the film never fails to deliver an important twist that fans will surely dissect and talk about.
1. Monica Is Trapped in Another Reality
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Diving straight into the juicy bits at the film’s conclusion: Dar-Ben shakes things up by tearing a hole in the fabric of space-time. Lo and behold, another rift appears, and Monica insists it’s a portal to a new reality that spans the heart of the MCU.
To seal the breach, Monica finds herself having to draw on the power of both Captain Marvel and Kamala, a twist that subtly relies on the flip side of the divide ? He soon realizes that he must live in that new reality in order to complete his mission.
In one heartwarming moment, Carol Danvers throws everything she has at saving Monica, but unfortunately, she throws it before the wreckage gets to her friend. Without a brand name, the superhero is stuck in a completely different reality.
2. She’s Found By Beast and Binary
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Fans don’t have to endure a nail-biting wait to find out Monica’s fate.
In a post-credits scene, Monica wakes up to the startling vision of her mother alive and thriving. However, discerning Monica feels that appearances can be deceptive.
Enter iconic X-Men member, Beast, who serves as a giant gateway to highlight Monica’s unexpected journey into an alternate reality. After a quick update to Charles Xavier about their newfound alien, the Beast quickly exits, leaving Monica to deal with the overwhelming nature of her altered surroundings
In this alternate reality, Maria Rambeau has adopted the moniker Binary, brandishing both Quantum Bands with prowess. The twist? She’s completely unaware of who Monica is.
3. Why The Marvels’ Powers Got Entangled
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The whole movie relies on the amazing combination of the powers of Carol Danvers, Monica Rambeau, and Kamala Khan. But how did this universal division originate?
It all starts when Carol and Monica simultaneously interact with a corrupt jumping-off point, courtesy of Dar-Ben’s Quantum Band. This creates a chain reaction, roping Kamala and her own quantum group into the cosmic mix.
Forced by this divine intervention, the three of them embark on a teamwork journey as they learn to cooperate as a combined force.
The cosmic thread that binds them together becomes clear when Dar-Ben captures Kamala’s group, obtains both artifacts and ends their networking and shared problems
4. Dar-Benn’s Evil Plan
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In the opening moments of the film, Dar-Ben stumbles upon a long-lost quantum orchestra. Though his hopes of finding the two are not fulfilled, the single team gathers enough momentum to begin his master plan.
Torn apart by civil strife, and with the survival of the planet in jeopardy, Dar-Ben devises a plan. Using the skills of the Quantum Band, he aims to open jumping-off points, stealing vital resources from other planets to restore Hala’s abilities.
His successful theft included a planet with a fragile Skrull-Kree peace treaty and a sea of musically talented people of Carol’s husband
The third objective is to avoid capturing the solar energy itself in the first place. In the end, however, Dar-Ben finds support for the realization of this universal victory.
5. Carol Destroyed the Kree Intelligence and Doomed Hala
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Shortly after the events depicted in Captain Marvel, Carol Danvers flies straight to Hala, where she lands the Kree Supreme Intelligence, believing she is keeping the Kree out of her control
However, Carroll’s ideals turn dark. Instead of saving the Cree, his actions spark a devastating civil war that pushes Hala into decline. The atmosphere is toxic, the planet is plagued by drought, and the Plow Sun is on its way to Nirvana.
As the film ends, Carol makes good on her promise to right her wrong. While riding a bicycle, he demonstrates his superpower to launch under the sun of Hala, carry out the ultimate correction of planetary disasters, and complete his task of repairing unintentional destruction.
6. Goose Has Kids
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In a subplot that may seem minor but makes sense, it’s important to note that Hans isn’t the only Flerken living on Earth.
In a surprising turn of events, our favorite non-cat leaves a legacy by laying eggs all over the SABER space station, giving birth to several new Flerkens. This unexpected development proves to be a saving grace for those inside the space station as things take a turn for the worse.
As events unfold, the Flerkens’ insatiable desires become the only safe way to get off Earth, becoming one of the film’s most memorable and distinctive moments.
7. Dar-Benn Is Killed
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Following the trend set by countless villains before him, Dar-Ben finds himself in the midst of enemies that don’t outlive their debut
Dismissing antagonists quickly after they’re introduced isn’t always the most satisfying choice for an MCU story, and in Dar-Ben’s case, his lack of memories mitigates the impact again. After all, it’s unlikely that many will mourn Dar-Ben’s departure, as his brief time in the MCU leaves no lasting impression.
Fortunately for Zawe Ashton’s villain, her audacious final act—self-destructing and tearing a hole in reality—proved insufficient to prevent Brie Larson’s hero from taking matters into her own hands and rescuing Hala’s sun.
8. Kamala Is Building a Team
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Kamala Khan’s coincidental collaboration with Carol Danvers and Monica Rambeau sparked a reorganization in her. This job takes him to New York City, where he meets Kate Bishop, played by Hailee Steinfeld. In a scene reminiscent of Nick Fury approaching Tony Stark in the original Iron Man, Kamala asks an important question to the nine-strong archer: Does Kate believe she is the only young hero in the world?
The revelation that she wasn’t inspired prompted Mr. Marvel to assemble a new group of young heroes. The idea seems to resonate, as Kate responds with a wry smile.
Potential recruits for this rookie team are varied and wide, with the likes of Cassie Lang, Wiccan, Ironheart, Patriot, America Chavez, and newly introduced Thor daughter Love.
9. Carol Danvers Moves to Louisiana
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After Monica’s sacrifice, the film ends with the suggestion that Carol Danvers takes a significant step—moving to Louisiana.
The film reveals an important revelation about Carol avoiding Earth, based on her remorse for Hala’s influence. Now, after saving the planet, rekindling its sun, and redeeming herself, returning to Earth would be the next logical and appropriate chapter for the character
While Carol will no doubt continue her cosmic adventures, having a home on Earth brings her closer to the Avengers than ever before. This development has led fans to speculate that he could be a shot for the next roster of Earth’s superheroes.
“The Marvels” is currently playing in theaters worldwide.