After the premiere of Marvel’s Eternals, a Variety reporter Matt Donnelly surprised many MCU fans when he announced via Twitter a spoiler for the post-credit scene, which Marvel is known for. Though he spoiled a huge surprise revealed in the post-credits scene, he did not actually reveal anything relevant to the actual film or plot.
Big reveal from #TheEternals premiere — Harry Styles has joined the MCU as Eros, brother of Thanos.
— Matt Donnelly (@MattDonnelly) October 19, 2021
This came as a huge shock to everyone and definitely garnered different reactions. The most popular reaction was excitement that Harry Styles will be joining the MCU, as who doesn’t love Styles?
mercury is out of retrograde, Harry Styles is joining the MCU as god of love and sex, and I woke up before 8 AM today. all is well in the world
— carson (@CarsonMlnarik) October 19, 2021
However, some were not happy that this was spoiled for them before they were given the chance to see it for themselves. Many fans, especially fans of MCU, looked forward to seeing the film and the post-credits scene, and though it does not spoil any portion of the film, it still came as a disappointment to some.
Not trying to sound rude, but as a Marvel and 1D fan I wish that I could've been surprised when I watch it in theaters. Yes there have been rumors that he was in it but I would've liked to actually witness it myself then it get spoiled for me. Please don't spoil things!!
— HEATHER_5-DAYS_TILL_5SOS_AVOIDING_SPOILERS ????❤️ (@HeatherRai) October 19, 2021
Some people commented on how they were lucky enough to be able to see it in the premiere and be able to see it before anybody, and that spoiling any portion of the film, no matter how relevant it might be, was extremely upsetting to both Harry Styles fans and MCU fans.
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@Variety Well this is not cool. Why spoil a surprise for the fans? You were privileged enough to go to the premier and you just drop a spoiler like this? I don't think you should be covering these events anymore. Hopefully @MarvelStudios and @Disney agree.
— Helen Anne Ledwith (@HelenAnne27) October 19, 2021
However, despite the irritation from some with the spoiler, many were overjoyed to see that Styles would be joining the MCU. In fact, many were the opposite of upset with the spoiling and joked that someone should leak the scene where Styles would be joining.
somebody leak the scene of Harry Styles in the post credits#Eternals #marvel #mcu pic.twitter.com/tgm1fQ5Eam
— HARRY STYLES: LOVE ON TOUR 2022 (@HS3_Updates) October 19, 2021
Though some were upset with the way they found out, it seemed that nobody was actually upset with Styles joining as Thanos’ brother, besides a few die-hard Marvel fans that do not care for Styles. Despite that, however, many were thrilled to see Styles and are very excited to see him in upcoming films.
