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The critical scores tell a dismal story. Currently tied with Thor: The Dark World at around 66%, Eternals ranks among the lowest MCU films. Some outlets, like Rolling Stone and CBR, have explicitly called it Marvel’s “dullest effort” and a “vast misfire,” further cementing its reputation as a cinematic failure within the franchise.
Interestingly, even the positive reviews are lukewarm. Some outlets called it “more fresh than rotten,” but their praise often involved qualifiers like “ambitious but flat” or “well-made but forgettable,” indicating a general lack of enthusiasm. Overall, the reviews suggest that Eternals might be a case where studio expectations exceeded the film's quality, leaving critics and audiences unimpressed.