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Moon Knight's Hippopotamus Explained: Taweret's MCU Connections Revealed

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Moon Knight delivered an in-depth look at the lore of the Egyptian gods of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with the third episode giving viewers an understanding of the Ennead, their backstory, and why they chose to abandon humans. During the installment, five avatars of the gods were featured, namely  Horus, Isis, Tefnut, Osiris, and Hathor.  The Ennead was involved in several significant moments in Episode 3. First, the gods were summoned by Khonshu for Arthur Harrow's trial, ultimately leading to an unfortunate end on the Moon god's part as his fellow deities didn't believe his accusation. The group then resurfaces at the episode's ending, with them imprisoning Khonshu in stone due to him turning back the night sky.  ADVERTISEMENT Originally, the Ennead is composed of nine Egyptian gods, but Moon Knight only showed five of them (six, if Khonshu was not banished). This led to speculation among fans about what happened to the other gods. ...

Who Is May Calamawy’s Layla? Moon Knight Connections & MCU History Explained

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Oscar Isaac's Steven Grant and Marc Spector are taking the spotlight on  Moon Knight,  but there are other notable characters who also deserve to be pushed to the forefront. The series is the latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe from its massive Phase 4 slate, and it revolves around the titular hero's struggle with living with dissociative identity disorder combined with the fact that he serves as the avatar of an Egyptian Moon God named Khonshu.  Based on the show's marketing, one of the character's allies is May Calamawy's Layla El-Faouly. Before entering the MCU, May Calamawy already had an impressive resume. The Egyptian-Palestinian actress portrayed Dena Hassan on Hulu's Ramy  while also being featured in several shows, such as National Geographic's The Long Road Home , CBS' FBI and Madame Secretary , and NBC's The Brave .  ADVERTISEMENT The actress' role was a mystery during Moon Knight 's promo...

Moon Knight Episode 1 Ending: Special Powers Explained

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Moon Knight has finally arrived on Disney+, allowing fans to dive into the conflicted mind of Oscar Isaac's Steven Grant. The show received wide praise from critics ahead of its premiere, lauding the series' performances, tone, and intriguing narrative. In a season premiere that's completely disconnected from the wider MCU, Episode 1 of  Moon Knight  introduced fans to the show's titular character in addition to Ethan Hawke's mysterious lead antagonist. Marvel fans have come to expect bombshells, teases, and cliffhangers-a-plenty in the final moments of the MCU’s Disney+ series, and Moon Knight is no different. Oscar Isaac's show manages to successfully build a compelling mystery for fans to dissect, much like  WandaVision  before it. ADVERTISEMENT With a number of questions now raised about just where the Disney+ series is headed, here's what the season premiere's ending could mean for the rest of the show. Moon Knight’...

Patrick Stewart's Doctor Strange 2 Cameo Explained: Who Are The Illuminati?

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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness  delivered on restless speculation surrounding its Super Bowl TV spot. The magical sequel doubled down on new footage, debuting an official trailer alongside the 30-second big game clip. While many have marveled at the mind-bending visuals and interactions between leading stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Elizabeth Olsen, the biggest talking point comes from an off-screen line of dialogue. "We should tell him the truth." ADVERTISEMENT Patrick Stewart's Professor X addresses a shackled Doctor Strange inside of a futuristic council room after he is guided through the hallways by Ultron bots. Yes, you read that correctly. Marvel Stewart's involvement in the Marvel Cinematic Universe   has long been theorized since the actor confirmed he's spoken with Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige about reprising his role as Charles Xavier. At the time, it was unknown whether this meant Stewart would cont...

Who Is Moon Knight's Khonshu? Avengers & Kang Connections Explained

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Audiences were just introduced to the world of  Moon Knight , and it seems that everyone has loved what they’ve seen so far. Oscar Isaac’s upcoming series has launched its first trailer, and it gives tons of intriguing glimpses of what fans can expect. But who exactly is this crazed vigilante wrapped in white, and how is he a superhero? The driving force behind that hero or, as many would call him, anti-hero is none other than the Egyptian moon god. Going by the name of Khonshu, the being grants Marc Spector his powers to do his bidding. ADVERTISEMENT When it comes to what that might be in the show exactly, it isn’t entirely known. There’s also likely to be plenty of differences between the Disney+ series and the comics the story comes from. However, many don’t know a thing about the character in the first place or what drives him. So, the best place to start is by examining the impetus behind Isaac’s new character: Khonshu. Khonshu, the Moon Knight Go...

Eternals' Bad Reviews Explained: 8 Biggest Criticisms

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After first premiering last November, Chloé Zhao’s cosmic epic  Eternals  has finally hit Disney+ for audiences worldwide to stream in their homes. The project introduces big names such as Angelina Jolie, Richard Madden, and Kit Harrington into the MCU. It also features the introduction of Harry Styles’ big character Starfox, aka brother to Thanos. When the film landed, it’s safe to say that it wasn’t received all that well. It was the first Marvel Cinematic Universe movie to be rated as Rotten on Rotten Tomatoes. When general audiences saw it, they were kinder on the adventure, but lukewarm reactions were still happening all around. ADVERTISEMENT But then there were those who saw the movie and had no idea what all the negative fuss was about. They couldn't understand why people had so many issues with the film. Thankfully for them, the list below will help explain the most common criticisms about  Eternals  and why they're an issue in the first...

Eternals Post-Credits Scene Explained: Avengers Connections Revealed

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WARNING - This article contains spoilers from  Eternals . The immortals have finally arrived.  Eternals  have landed, and the interconnected Marvel Cinematic Universe will never be the same. It's clear how important the movie is for the wider cinematic universe even if its quality hasn’t been the most well-received. ADVERTISEMENT For instance, there’s an entire newborn Celestial just sitting in the Indian Ocean. That’s a pretty significant plot point to leave lying around, and there’s no way it won’t be the catalyst for future storylines and conflicts down the line. Another thing the next MCU project introduces to the audience that is bound to make massive waves? Well, it’s Harry Styles, of course. Eternals Get Styles-ish Marvel After the events of Eternals  are over and done with, and with Arishem’s kidnapping complete, the first after-credits stinger reunites the audience with Makkari, Druig, and Thena aboard their ship. ADVERTISEMENT As the...