In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where final farewells are often not so final, the fate of Richard Madden's Ikaris, the de-facto leader of the titular group in Eternals has been the talk of the town. Despite his dramatic exit scene (into the sun, to be specific), rumors are swirling about his return in a potential Eternals sequel, proving that in the MCU, not even a fiery solar embrace is a definitive goodbye.
Eternals, the film that dared to ask, "What if superheroes were really, really old and still figuring things out?" received highly divisive reactions. Some were captivated by its ambitious storytelling, while others found it a bit too confusing for their liking.
Central to the Eternals story was a group of ancient, powerful beings who have lived in secret on Earth for thousands of years. Among them, the characters of Sersi, played by Gemma Chan, and Ikaris, played by Richard Madden, stood out for their complex relationship and differing views on their connection to humanity. This dynamic culminated in a climactic finale that saw Ikaris, overwhelmed by his actions, seemingly meet his end by flying into the sun.
However, industry insider DanielRPK has hinted that Madden's Ikaris might make a comeback in an Eternals sequel, which is reportedly in the early stages of development. This speculation is further fueled by the nature of the Eternals themselves - synthetic clones created by the Celestials, suggesting the possibility of Ikaris' return in some form. This isn't all that surprising, considering death in the MCU is often just a minor inconvenience.