Ms. Marvel

Ms. Marvel

Year: 1000

Runtime: 289 mins

Language: English

Directors: Adil El Arbi, Bilall Fallah

Comedy

The future is in her hands. Kamala Khan is a brilliant student, gamer and fan‑fiction writer who idolizes Captain Marvel. Feeling out of place at home and school, her life changes when she gains powers of her own. She soon learns that having abilities doesn’t automatically make life simple, balancing responsibilities with school, family and gaming.

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1

Kamala’s Voiceover and Heroic Inspiration

Kamala Khan narrates a paper animation depicting the battle against Thanos from Endgame, emphasizing Captain Marvel's pivotal role in the victory. She shares her admiration and research about Captain Marvel, expressing her fandom and plans to cosplay as her at Avengercon. This sets the tone for her hero aspirations and admiration for heroism.

2

Kamala Fails Her Road Test

Kamala attempts her driving test but crashes her car into the tester’s vehicle, resulting in a complete failure. Her parents remind her of the importance of passing despite her mishap, while she daydreams about Captain Marvel soaring over Jersey City, showcasing her desire for heroism and escape.

Jersey City
3

School Life and Planning Avengercon

At Coles Academic High School, Kamala interacts with friends Bruno and Nakia, discussing Avengercon and her costume preparations. She also struggles with her aspirations and the influence of her guidance counselor, who assigns her a self-definition project, encouraging introspection during her daily routine.

High School
4

Kamala’s Family and Cultural Moments

Kamala’s family adjusts to her interests with shopping errands, a halal food stop, and casual gossip, highlighting her cultural background. Her parents’ concerns about her worldliness contrast her vibrant imagination and her desire to go to Avengercon, reflecting her dual identity.

Home and errands in Jersey City
5

Kamala’s Secret Plan to Attend Avengercon

Feeling disappointed after her parents decline her request, Kamala plans to sneak out with Bruno to attend Avengercon. She finds her grandmother’s old bangle in the attic, which she later uses to activate her powers, marking her transformation from fan to emerging superhero.

Attic and home
6

Kamala’s Power Unleashed at Avengercon

At Avengercon, Kamala wears her Captain Marvel costume enhanced by the bangle, which triggers her hidden powers. She becomes distracted by the flashing cameras, accidentally discharging photon beams, which impresses the crowd but causes chaos when Zoe, unaware of her secret, is hurled into the air.

Avengercon, Jersey City
7

Kamala’s Powers and Junction with Kamran

Kamala’s abilities grow uncontrollable, and she fights to control her powers against the DODC agents. Kamran, a new acquaintance, intervenes to help her escape, introducing her to his mother, Najma, and revealing the existence of interdimensional threats, expanding her understanding of her powers' origins.

Home and city streets
8

Historical and Cultural Backstory

Flashbacks reveal Aisha’s life during the Partition of India in 1942, her connection to the bangle, and her escape from British soldiers. The story links her to her family and her eventual death fighting Najma, shedding light on the origins of the bangle and Kamala’s ancestral connection.

India, 1942
9

Kamala’s Interdimensional Heritage and Discovery

Kamala learns from Waleed and the Red Daggers about the bangle’s true nature and her role as a Djinn, a supernatural being trapped between dimensions. Her journey into Karachi’s secret passages and her confrontation with her identity deepen her understanding of her heritage and powers.

Karachi, Pakistan
10

Final Battle and the Veil of Noor

The Clandestines, led by Najma, attempt to return to their dimension through a crack in the Veil of Noor during Aamir and Tyesha’s wedding. Kamala, aided by Kamran and her powers, confronts them to prevent destruction, ultimately sacrificing Najma to close the Veil and protect her town.

Wedding venue and Noor Veil
11

Kamala’s Self-Realization and Heroic Identity

After the battle, Kamala reflects on her ability to influence others and her growth into a hero. Her father calls her “Ms. Marvel,” highlighting her emerging identity. She strikes a heroic pose and begins to embrace her role as a protector, with her powers now a core part of her life.

Jersey City, home
12

Post-Credits: Captain Marvel’s Encounter

Kamala’s bangle glows before she is suddenly pulled into her closet, where Captain Marvel, Carol Danvers, appears briefly before leaving, signaling her future connection and potential mentorship, and setting up her return in 'The Marvels.'

Kamala’s room

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