Eternals 2: The King in Black (2025)

What Happened to the Eternals?

After their debut in Eternals (2021), the characters vanished from the spotlight. But Marvel hasn’t forgotten them:

• Producer Nate Moore has confirmed: “We haven’t seen the last of those characters.”

• Characters like Kingo (Kumail Nanjiani) and Sersi (Gemma Chan) are expected to return—just not in a direct sequel yet.

• The massive Celestial frozen in the ocean (Tiamut) has been referenced subtly in other projects, like She-Hulk and Captain America: Brave New World.

What Is “The King in Black”?

In the comics, The King in Black is a cosmic-level threat named Knull, the god of symbiotes (like Venom). This storyline has nothing to do with the Eternals—and more to do with Spider-Man, Venom, and cosmic Marvel lore.

At present, Sony owns the film rights to Venom and the symbiotes, not Marvel Studios. So a crossover event like this isn’t just unlikely—it’s impossible for now.

Why No Eternals 2?

There are a few reasons Marvel hasn’t greenlit a sequel yet:

• The original film received mixed reviews and performed modestly at the box office.

• Marvel is focusing on stronger franchises and streamlining its storytelling after the overloaded Phase 4.

• CEO Bob Iger and Kevin Feige have shifted toward fewer, higher-quality projects.

Will We See the Eternals Again?

Yes—just not in Eternals 2. Here's where they may appear next:

• Avengers: Secret Wars (2027): A multiverse crossover where almost any Marvel character could return.

• Midnight Sons or Blade (2026): With Black Knight (Kit Harington) introduced in Eternals, this route is likely.

• Possibly in a Disney+ animated series or special presentation—Marvel is using those to test storylines before committing to full movies.

In Summary

• “Eternals 2: The King in Black” is not real. No such movie is in development or on Marvel’s release calendar.

• The Eternals are not gone—but their future appearances will likely come through other MCU stories, not a solo sequel.

• The King in Black storyline belongs to Venom and symbiote lore, not the Eternals, and is currently outside of the MCU’s reach.