Marvel’s Eternals hit cinemas in 2021, but did not get quite the reception Marvel Studios hoped for. Despite boasting a cast of past and future Oscar nominees, an intergalactic storyline and a bold and diverse new superhero group, the movie fell completely flat with critics. Despite gaining a much more favorable rating from audiences, the bad reviews did a lot of harm to the film’s box office performance as cinemas emerged from the Covid pandemic. However, according to star Kumail Nanjiani, the critical mauling of the movie was not down to its quality.