The First MCU Sex Scene Was so Bad Fans Are Still Roasting It

The Marvel Cinematic Universe, known for its hits like ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ and ‘Avengers: Endgame,’ also has its less celebrated moments. ‘Eternals,’ despite earning $402 million on a budget of $236 million, didn’t meet the usual MCU success standards. While these figures might impress in the broader film industry, they fall short of what we expect from a Marvel blockbuster.

‘Eternals’ particularly caught attention for a scene that stands out as unusual for Marvel—a sex scene. This moment between Sersi and Ikaris brought discomfort, especially for parents watching with their kids. It was a rare sexual nature scene that seemed to pop up without warning.

On Reddit, a viewer questioned, ‘Why is there a sex scene in ‘Eternals’ and why did they make sure to show she orgasmed? Is this even a Marvel movie?’ The scene sparked discussions about its necessity, with comments like it didn’t help move the story along or add anything meaningful.

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Some fans believe this scene was meant to show a deeper intimacy between Sersi and Ikaris, highlighting their unique connection. Yet, others joked about the awkward choice of having a romantic moment in the sand, pointing out the comedic implications rather than a romantic or sexy vibe.

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A Reddit user humorously noted, ‘Eternals is the first MCU movie to feature a sex scene, it’s also the lowest-rated MCU movie, this is because Marvel fans don’t know what sex is, so they couldn’t relate to it.’ Another comment mentioned that the scene was intended to convince us of their love, but the relationship felt lackluster.

Is ‘Eternals’ as disappointing as some of us think? That’s up for you to decide. If you haven’t seen it yet, it’s available to stream on Disney Plus.

The opinions about ‘Eternals’ are varied, but one thing is clear: not every Marvel movie can be a home run. What works for one might not resonate with another, and that’s perfectly fine. We don’t all have to like the same things, and it’s this variety that keeps the conversation interesting.

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