Captain Marvel

Captain Marvel

Year: 2019

Runtime: 123 min

Language: English

Directors: Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck

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In Marvel Studios’ Captain Marvel, Carol Danvers discovers her incredible powers and embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Set in the 1990s, the story follows her as she confronts a brewing intergalactic conflict that puts the fate of the galaxy—and Earth—in jeopardy. Along the way, she joins forces with unexpected allies and finds herself at the heart of a cosmic struggle.

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1

Vers Joins Starforce

In 1995, Vers, a formidable member of the Kree Starforce, struggles with amnesia while training under her mentor Yon-Rogg. Her abilities are celebrated by the Kree Empire, despite the emotional turmoil she faces due to her fragmented memories and night terrors.

1995 Hala
2

The Kree's Control

The Supreme Intelligence, the ruling AI of the Kree, reiterates the importance of emotional restraint to Vers. Unknown to her, a device implants in her neck, suppressing her true powers to ensure her allegiance to the Kree.

Hala
3

Vers's Mission to Torfa

Vers embarks on a mission to rescue an undercover operative from a Skrull group on the planet Torfa. The mission quickly turns disastrous, resulting in her capture by Talos, the cunning commander of the Skrull forces.

Torfa
4

Revelations from Talos

In captivity, Talos reveals to Vers fragments of her past, shedding light on her previous life as an Air Force pilot. He explains her connection to Dr. Wendy Lawson, who played a crucial role in her life-altering accident.

5

Escape to Earth

Vers and Talos form an uneasy alliance in search of the truth, escaping together in a Skrull pod. Their journey leads them to Earth, where they hope to recover lost memories and uncover the details of Lawson's light-speed engine.

Earth
6

Crash Landing in Los Angeles

Upon arriving on Earth, Vers crash-lands in Los Angeles, drawing the attention of Nick Fury and rookie agent Phil Coulson. Their investigation into the incident is soon interrupted by a surprise Skrull attack.

Los Angeles
7

Memory Recovery

During the chaos, Vers uncovers a crystal that houses her suppressed memories. As she starts to recollect her past, Fury engages in a skirmish with a Skrull posing as one of his superiors.

8

Discovery at Project Pegasus

Fury and Vers travel to the Project Pegasus facility, where shocking truths about her identity surface. They learn that Dr. Wendy Lawson was actually Mar-Vell, a Kree scientist whose work connects deeply to Vers's past.

Project Pegasus
9

Reunion in Louisiana

Vers, now realizing her true identity as Carol Danvers, reunites with her old friend Maria Rambeau and her daughter Monica. They unveil crucial information regarding Lawson's fate and Danvers's powers, reshaping her understanding of herself.

Louisiana
10

Finding Lawson's Lab

With the help of Talos, Danvers reconnects with her past and locates Lawson's hidden lab in orbit. They discover the Tesseract, the powerful energy source central to Lawson's engine, leading to a standoff with Kree forces.

Orbit
11

Unleashing True Power

In an epic confrontation against the Kree Starforce, Danvers embraces her true abilities and fights back against her former captors. This moment marks a turning point as she sheds the limitations imposed on her by the Kree.

12

Final Showdown

The climax sees Danvers decisively defeating her foes and facilitating the escape of the Skrulls. She issues a stern warning to Yon-Rogg, signaling her newfound independence and strength.

13

Setting the Stage for the Future

Before departing, Danvers hands Fury a modified pager, setting the groundwork for future alliances. In a twist of irony, Fury loses his left eye in a humorous encounter with Danvers's cat, Goose.

14

Message to the Avengers

In a gripping mid-credits scene, Fury activates the pager, signaling to the Avengers as he faces impending threats. Danvers arrives, building anticipation for the future collaborations within the Marvel universe.

15

Goose Delivers the Tesseract

In a light-hearted post-credits moment, Goose humorously presents Fury with the Tesseract, hinting at the deeper connections between the various factions in the galaxy. This moment balances the film's intense action with levity.

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