Kumail Nanjiani Reveals Six-Movie MCU Contract Unfulfilled After Eternals

Kumail Nanjiani, who portrayed Kingo in Marvel's 2021 film Eternals, revealed that he had signed a multi-project contract with Marvel, including six movies, a video game, and a theme park ride, but none of these projects have materialized four years after the movie's release. Eternals, directed by Chloé Zhao, faced poor critical reception and underwhelming box office performance during the final months of the pandemic, grossing $402 million worldwide and becoming Marvel Studios' first "Rotten" movie. The film ended on a cliffhanger involving the return of the Deviants and Celestials, but Marvel has yet to announce any sequel or continuation, leaving fans uncertain about the characters' futures. Nanjiani candidly shared how the disappointment affected him personally, leading him to seek therapy, as he had initially expected the role to be his career focus for a decade. Despite Kingo's rich background and potential within the MCU, the character has not appeared in subsequent Marvel projects aside from minor references. These developments highlight the gap between Marvel's initial promises to actors and the franchise's evolving priorities following Eternals' mixed reception.