The Marvel Cinematic Universe plays host to a lot of powerful heroes, and the list is only growing due to the arrival of

Eternals

. Directed by Chloe Zhao, the upcoming MCU film is set to introduce

a new superhero team that has already existed for centuries

, and they will be played by an all-star cast which includes the likes of Angelina Jolie,

Salma Hayek

, and Richard Madden.

The Phase 4 entry was originally supposed to come out in November 2020, but the ongoing pandemic

derailed those plans

. Instead, the film will be released on November 5, 2021,

marking a full year after its original premiere date

.

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That said, plot details of

Eternals

are still unknown, but Zhao

has been creating buzz for the film

by opening up through various interviews. Now, another tidbit about the film has emerged, seemingly hinting that the project will be another action-packed MCU affair.

ETERNALS

DIRECTOR REVEALS FILM’S INSPIRATION

In an interview with

The Playlist

,

Eternals

director Chloe Zhao discussed her inspiration for the upcoming MCU film.

When it was pointed out that Wong Kar-wai’s

Happy Together

was the inspiration for

Nomadland

, Zhao admitted that there were

“multiple films”

that inspired

Eternals

due to the

“scale of the film,”

revealing that Leonardo DiCaprio’s

The Revenant

was one of them.

The award-winning director then shared why

The Revenant

became the blueprint in terms of creating the action sequences for

Eternals

.

“Well, there’s multiple films for “Eternals.” I had to assign a few because of the scale of the film. But I think for the action sequences, which I just had such a great time working on with such a great team, I wanted to reference The Revenant a lot.”

For those unaware,

The Revenant

is a 2015 film based on the legend of Hugh Glass, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, who went through incredible hardships while trekking across a harsh snowy terrain. From going against a bear to battling a battalion of Native Americans, Glass survived, especially after enduring the aforementioned brutal elements.

“The Revenant” is a film that I love so much. And I think we’ve watched “The Revenant” so many times, every meeting when we come to our action sequences because most of those sequences are shot on location. And I love how immersive and the way how you feel the dash and sequences in “The Revenant.” It’s definitely a film that we aspire to. And Marvel really, really supported that idea and really went for it."

ANOTHER ACTION-PACKED MCU ENTRY

The Revenant

boasts many impressive action sequences, and it looks like

Eternals

will take a page or two from the production of this film. Given that the MCU film will likely take place across several decades, there’s a strong chance that it will include various scenes that will showcase the power levels of these god-like cosmic beings, thus paving the way for thrilling and gripping moments.

The fact that Zhao shared that she wanted

“to reference

The Revenant

a lot”

could also mean that some themes from the 2015 film, such as mortality and revenge, will be carried over to the Phase 4 project. On the surface, the Eternals are basically immortals, but this latest reveal could hint that this certain story element will be addressed in a big way in the film.

Whatever the case, the marketing for

Eternals

has yet to start, but this latest tease from Zhao should paint a picture of a film that will be satisfying from an action standpoint.