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The Marvels will seamlessly connect the dots from previous Marvel endeavors, such as Ms. Marvel, WandaVision, Captain Marvel, and Avengers: Endgame, while also delving deeper into the captivating narrative of Secret Invasion.
The Marvels is predicted to have a runtime of 1 hour and 38 minutes based on leaked information, potentially making it the MCU catalog's shortest film. However, despite its brevity, The Marvels continues the tradition of the franchise by surpassing the hour and a half mark, exemplifying the Marvel Cinematic Universe's inclination for grand storytelling.
The upcoming Captain Marvel sequel, The Marvels, is already aiming high on multiple levels. While not quite reaching the stars, it is poised to make a significant impact in the lower stratosphere. This highly anticipated film will not only serve as a continuation of previous Marvel projects - including Ms. Marvel, WandaVision, Captain Marvel, and Avengers: Endgame - but it will also connect directly to the recent Disney Plus series Secret Invasion. The Marvels stands out not just for its extensive project tie-ins, but also for its other remarkable qualities.
Twitter user Cryptic4KQual, known for leaking movie and TV runtimes, has shared their insight on The Marvels. They claim that the film's duration will be 1 hour 38 minutes, potentially making it the shortest movie in the entire MCU collection. It should be noted, however, that Cryptic4KQual has acknowledged that this runtime is not final, suggesting that the movie may undergo further edits prior to its release.
If accurate, The Marvels would surpass 2008's The Incredible Hulk, which had a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes, as the shortest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It is intriguing that even the projected shortest movie in this franchise still exceeds an hour and a half. Typically, "short" films tend to be just slightly over an hour, or even shorter. This demonstrates that this particular franchise is inclined to opt for longer runtimes.
Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani) will return in The Marvels, alongside Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris) from WandaVision and Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel (Brie Larson). This exciting team-up film hints at a premise where their powers become intertwined, causing them to switch places. With plenty of comedic moments expected, The Marvels aims to address lingering questions from previous movies and shows. However, there is uncertainty about how the rumored runtime will impact the flow and storyline. Thankfully, the wait for answers won't be long, as the movie is said to be concise.
The Marvels will be released theatrically on November 10, 2023.
Source: Cryptic4KQual/Twitter