When it comes to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, one of the biggest surprise guest appearances was Harry Styles as Starfox in ‘Eternals’ post-credits. However, the character has not been seen again in years, and that will likely not change anytime soon, according to a new report.
The Harry Styles Situation Raises New Questions About MCU’s Eternals Plans
A new rumour (via mainmiddleman) has emerged that suggests that Harry Styles is not interested in returning as Starfox and is not keen to be a part of the MCU again. The statement hasn’t been confirmed by Marvel Studios or Styles himself.
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However, it did spark speculation about the future of the character and the ‘Eternals’ franchise. When Harry Styles appeared alongside Pip the Troll at the end of ‘Eternals‘ in 2021, fans expected the pop superstar to become an important part of Marvel’s cosmic storyline.
Rather, the cameo has been one of the biggest teases in the MCU without any payoff. If true, Marvel will now have to decide either not to use the character in any future projects or simply recast the character if it becomes a key part of their plans.
As of now, nothing has been officially announced about the return of Starfox. Marvel has quietly shifted its focus in recent years, prioritizing established franchises and major crossover events while several ‘Eternals’-related storylines remain on hold.
How Mixed ‘Eternals’ Reception Changed Marvel’s Plans
While ‘Eternals’ brought a bold new cast of heroes and a new cosmic mythology to the MCU, it was met with mixed reviews from both critics and fans. It was the first MCU film to drop its “Fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It grossed more than $400 million globally. However, many expected a stronger performance given Marvel’s box office track record.
Since then, Marvel has not officially announced plans for an ‘Eternals 2’, and fans are unsure what will happen to the cosmic characters. The speculation reflects how dramatically the franchise’s direction has changed since ‘Eternals’ first teased a much larger future.
Fans will be keeping a close eye on any official announcement of Starfox’s return, with a new actor, with Styles, or if he quietly fades into MCU history. For now, the cosmic hero remains one of Marvel’s biggest unanswered questions.
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