Chloé Zhao, the director of Marvel's Eternals, has expressed her desire to create a sequel to the film. Despite the original Eternals receiving a poor critical reception and disappointing box office results, Zhao believes there is potential to further explore the characters as a "pantheon of gods" who examine humanity. She aims to delve into profound themes about existence, judgment, and the human condition, but there are currently no plans from Marvel to pursue an Eternals follow-up. The film's lackluster reception and shifting focus towards more popular franchises in the MCU have led to skepticism about the characters’ future participation in upcoming projects.

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As of now, Marvel has not shown any intent to develop a sequel to Eternals, and the project seems unlikely given the film's poor box office performance and critical reception.

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Eternals was meant to introduce a new branch of storytelling within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, featuring a diverse cast and an ambitious narrative. Released in late 2021, it was the first Marvel film to be labeled "Rotten" on Rotten Tomatoes. Its failure not only postponed discussions on a sequel but also positioned it among other disappointing releases like Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and Captain America: Brave New World. With the MCU shifting focus back to established franchises like Spider-Man and Avengers, it seems that Eternals might remain sidelined for the foreseeable future.