First Trailer Review: Eternals 2: The King in Black (2025) – Darkness Descends on the MCU
The cosmos trembles once again. Marvel Studios has just released the jaw-dropping first trailer for Eternals 2: The King in Black, and it’s a stunning leap into the darkest corners of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With ancient power, cosmic horror, and apocalyptic stakes, this sequel looks set to redefine what it means to be eternal.
Following the fallout of the Celestial emergence, the remaining Eternals are scattered across the galaxy — hunted, fractured, and doubting their purpose. But a new threat has arrived from beyond the void: Knull, the ancient god of darkness and creator of the symbiotes, has awakened… and he’s bringing the end of light itself.
Richard Madden’s Ikaris returns — resurrected but corrupted — while Gemma Chan’s Sersi is seen uniting the last remaining Eternals for a desperate mission: stop Knull from consuming the Celestials and unleashing an eternal night over every universe. The trailer teases brutal battles on dead planets, corrupted Celestial husks, and a twisted army of symbiote-infused warriors under Knull’s command.
Mahershala Ali’s Blade, Kit Harington’s Black Knight, and a surprising appearance from Doctor Strange suggest this sequel is deeply tied into the broader Multiverse Saga, with themes of ancient evil, divine betrayal, and the balance between light and shadow.
Visually, the trailer is breathtaking — black swirling skies, reality-warping dark matter, and vast, crumbling monuments of lost civilizations. Director Chloé Zhao returns, blending her signature philosophical tone with darker, more horror-inspired elements. The tone is more mythic, more serious, and filled with existential weight.
Verdict: Eternals 2: The King in Black looks like Marvel’s boldest and most cosmic chapter yet. With a terrifying new villain, expanded lore, and galaxy-ending consequences, this trailer promises a movie that blends horror, sci-fi, and god-level drama into one unforgettable ride. The light of the Eternals may be fading… but their final stand could be legendary.
