It's hard to say whether this will make much of a difference to The Marvels' opening weekend, but the Marvel Studios sequel could prove to have serious legs in the week ahead if these social media reactions are anything to go by.
While we know it's wiser to wait on full reviews than to trust what critics can squeeze into a Twitter/X post, the overall consensus is positive. It appears the short runtime is far from a detriment to the movie and, while not everything works (Dar-Benn sounds like just another forgettable Phase 1 villain), there's heaps of fun to be had with this wacky team-up.
As you'll see below, not every reaction is glowing but these do bode well for a movie that's been surrounded by negativity for reasons it's still hard to fathom.
It's a shame in many ways that Marvel Studios has largely spoiled The Marvels' biggest surprises in TV spots and trailers this week. However, those fortunate enough to have watched the Captain Marvel sequel just a few short hours ago suggest there will still be plenty of other huge moments to watch out for.
If nothing else, the fact it's being compared to Spider-Man: No Way Home has to be a good sign!
Check out our roundup of the first social media reactions below.
In The Marvels, Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel has reclaimed her identity from the tyrannical Kree and taken revenge on the Supreme Intelligence. But unintended consequences see Carol shouldering the burden of a destabilized universe.
When her duties send her to an anomalous wormhole linked to a Kree revolutionary, her powers become entangled with that of Jersey City super-fan Kamala Khan, aka Ms. Marvel, and Carol’s estranged niece, now S.A.B.E.R. astronaut Captain Monica Rambeau. Together, this unlikely trio must team up and learn to work in concert to save the universe as "The Marvels."
The movie stars Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, Iman Vellani, Samuel L. Jackson, Zawe Ashton and Park Seo-joon.
The Marvels is set to arrive in theaters on November 10.