The Marvels' second trailer features new details and possible clues regarding the movie's connection to the larger MCU, prompting theories from fans about the surprises that might be in store.
The footage offers insight into the context behind the apparent entanglement of Carol Danvers, Monica Rambeau, and Kamala Khan's respective abilities as it becomes clear that Zawe Ashton's villainous Dar-Benn has interfered with the team, causing them to swap places any time they use their light-based powers.
The Marvels sees several characters return from a spectrum of MCU projects, including Ms. Marvel, which introduced Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan. Vellani gets plenty of screen time in the new trailer alongside Brie Larson and Teyonah Parris, but fans were distracted by her mysterious bangles and their importance to the story.
THEORY: These bangles (worn by Dar-Benn, Kamala Khan, Shang-Chi) are temporally linked & created by Kang The Conqueror.
— Jordan Jones (@jordnjnes) July 21, 2023
There might be a historical relationship between its users & Kang: which would lead to his conquest to reclaim them in ‘Avengers: Kang Dynasty’.#TheMarvels pic.twitter.com/hob9mAu4ow
THE THEORY IS REAL!!!
— 엘 (@wlwnff) July 21, 2023
Dar-Benn required Kamala’s bangle to donning her powers. The bangles probably will become the important artefact like Infinity Gauntlet.
My most looking forward movie this year!!! ??#TheMarvels https://t.co/RbYLjNARCM
#TheMarvels
— Saurabh Vinodiya (@Saurab6162) July 21, 2023
A theory : When Kamala uses her bangle, it signals the other bangle from the different dimension. So this means we are going to explore other dimension in The Marvels? pic.twitter.com/DVS2BSj000
Wait so Dar-Benn has the other of Kamala’s bangles??? I thought only djinns or mutants could use those? #TheMarvels pic.twitter.com/gcBXjScJHQ
— Eliza ✿ ~ BARBENHEIMERVELS Kruti’s Lover Boy Hubby (@RapunzeIiza) July 21, 2023
In episode 3 of #MsMarvel the Clandestines need two bangles to return home. They only find one which is eventually passed down to Kamala Khan.
— Ms. Marvel UK⚡️ (@MsMarvelUK) July 21, 2023
In #TheMarvels it seems Dar-Benn has the second bangle plus the Kree hammer which entangles their light based powers pic.twitter.com/bz74hLmdy5
We learned in Ms. Marvel that the magic bangle worn by Khan activates something already within her. We later found out that she is a djinn, a new type of supernatural being for the MCU. However, there is something different about her genes, "like a mutation", potentially opening the door for an X-Men introduction.
While viewers trawled the trailer with a fine-tooth comb looking for clues that could shed light on the bangles' suspected ties to other MCU projects, they also discovered some blink-and-you'll-miss-them details hidden within various shots, specifically those surrounding Captain Marvel's ship and living quarters.
kind of obsessed with the inside of captain marvel’s spaceship #themarvels pic.twitter.com/GODBYGuiXJ
— mal! (@photonsmight) July 21, 2023
Captain Marvel’s ship has Maria and some articles about Monica! She’s always been keeping her eyes on her… Omg ?? #TheMarvels pic.twitter.com/HtXf5xMeBc
— Captain Marvel News (@CaptMarvelNews) July 21, 2023
MONICAS ACHIEVEMENTS NEXT TO A PHOTO OF HER MOM IM EMOTIONAL #TheMarvels pic.twitter.com/iijIQ4QGAF
— aster (@CL1NT4SHA) July 21, 2023
Carol Danvers' kitchen filled with snacks and dirty dishes and a fancy coffee maker and a random bottle of A1 Sauce is so important to me.#TheMarvels pic.twitter.com/mEsgWBcfaG
— Jenna Anderson ✨ (@heyitsjennalynn) July 21, 2023
It's like Nia DaCosta opened up a Captain Marvel comic and filmed every page, and then made a movie. #TheMarvels pic.twitter.com/0YPEZexWHJ
— Context Captain Marvel (@contextdanvers) July 21, 2023
Captain Marvel star Brie Larson recently confirmed why Carol Danvers has been absent from Earth in the wake of the events of Avengers Endgame, explaining the overpowered superhero has been busy saving hundreds of other planets from threats and has become a "workaholic", losing touch with her heart as well as her family and friends.
The Marvels will take flight on November 10.
Adele Ankers-Range is a freelance entertainment writer for IGN. Follow her on Twitter.
