Movie
Eternals
2021 • PG-13
The Eternals are a team of ancient aliens who have been living on Earth in secret for thousands of years. When an unexpected tragedy forces them out of the shadows, they are forced to reunite against mankind’s most ancient enemy, the Deviants.
Content advisory
LGBTQ+ Characters/Relationships
Unrated — Yes. One of the main team members, Phastos, is openly gay and is shown with his husband and child in a loving family relationship. Their relationship is treated matter-of-factly and includes brief affection. _Feels like: The representation is notable and clear, but not presented with sexual explicitness beyond brief family/romantic affection._
Language
mild — Profanity is infrequent and mostly mild. Expect a small number of words like 'damn,' 'hell,' 'ass,' and at least one stronger expletive used briefly. There is no constant coarse dialogue. _Feels like: The language is lighter than many PG-13 action movies and is unlikely to be the main concern for most parents._
Mature Themes
moderate — The story deals with death, grief, loyalty, betrayal, war across history, and morally complex questions about duty, free will, and whether humanity should be sacrificed for a larger purpose. Characters wrestle with existential ideas and painful losses. These themes are more serious and contemplative than in a typical light superhero adventure. _Feels like: This still fits PG-13, but its thematic weight may make it feel older and more somber than some parents expect from Marvel._
Scary/Intense Content
moderate — The Deviants are large, predatory creatures with a threatening design, and several attack scenes are suspenseful. Some sequences involve jumpy ambushes, dark settings, and a sense of dread about humanity's fate. Younger or sensitive viewers may also find the film's cosmic revelations unsettling. _Feels like: The scary material is stronger than in the gentlest Marvel films, but still not horror-level for most teens._
Sexual Content & Nudity
moderate — The film includes romance, kissing, and a brief but clearly implied sex scene between a married couple, which is unusual for a Marvel movie. Nudity is not explicit, but the scene shows the couple in bed and making love. There are also a few flirtatious references and affectionate moments. _Feels like: This is still PG-13, but it has more overt sexual content than many superhero movies aimed at the same audience._
Substance Use
mild — Alcohol appears socially and briefly, without being a major focus. Adults are seen drinking in casual settings, and there may be minor background references to partying or intoxication. Substance use is not glamorized or central to the story. _Feels like: This is very light and well within normal PG-13 expectations._
Violence & Gore
moderate — There is frequent fantasy/sci-fi action with superpowered fights, weapons, energy blasts, sword and fist combat, and attacks by monstrous creatures. Characters are injured and some important deaths occur, but gore is limited and the camera generally avoids graphic detail. The intensity is stronger than lighter Marvel entries at times, though it stays within mainstream PG-13 boundaries. _Feels like: This feels like a solid PG-13: more serious and sometimes harsher than the average superhero movie, but not graphic enough to feel like an R._