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Looking ahead, there's speculation that "Eternals'" score may decline further once audiences see the film in theaters, where audience scores tend to be more volatile and less curated. Historically, movies like "The Rise of Skywalker" and other franchise entries have seen scores fluctuate post-release based on genuine viewer reactions versus critic influence.
The film's poor performance and negative word-of-mouth could pressure Marvel to reassess their approach, especially as competition heats up with other blockbuster releases and pandemic-era films facing audience fatigue.