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Captain Marvel Trailer Breakdown

September 18, 2018 By Ashley 18 Comments

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The first trailer for Captain Marvel is here and there is a lot we can take from it, if we know where to look. Read on for my Captain Marvel trailer breakdown.

Captain Marvel Trailer Breakdown

Captain Marvel Trailer

Captain Marvel Falls From Space

Is she escaping the Kree or was she sent here on purpose? We don't know for certain but we do know that she is confused by what she sees on Earth. 

Blockbuster Sets The Year

Marvel announced that Captain Marvel would take place in the 1990s. The opening shot with Blockbuster sets the year for the film, I'm guessing early 90s, maybe 1993, only because Blockbuster eventually rebranded in the 90s to Blockbuster Entertainment and this clearly says Blockbuster Video.

Captain Marvel Trailer Breakdown

Carol Danvers in S.H.I.E.L.D.

Carol is sporting a S.H.I.E.L.D. hat. Side note: I want one.

Captain Marvel Trailer Breakdown

S.H.I.E.L.D. Experiments on a Skrull

Look closely at the hospital looking scene and you can see that S.H.I.E.L.D. is experimenting, dissecting a Skrull.  

Captain Marvel Trailer Breakdown

The Bus from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

For fans of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. like me, Coulson and his crew get around in style in a ship called The Bus. The aircraft in this shot of the trailer looks like a version of The Bus. Maybe this is what it looked like before Phil pulled it out of storage and dusted off the mothballs. 

Captain Marvel Trailer Breakdown

Fury wants to quit S.H.I.E.L.D.

It seems that Fury, a junior level agent at S.H.I.E.L.D., is ready to quit his job. But then something interesting happens that draws him in, his encounter with Carol Danvers. It will be interesting to see if Captain Marvel also proves to be an origin story for Fury as well. 

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Carol Danvers Amnesia 

Captain Marvel is drawing heavily from Kelly Sue DeConnick's Captain Marvel run. DeConnick wrote that Carol's power came from exposure to Kree energy creating a third lobe in her brain. Excessive use of her powers led to Carol developing lesions on her brain. We end up discovering that the lesions were caused by an old enemy, Yon-Rogg the Kree Commander.

The Kree also replace Carol's memories with fake ones, which explains why she thinks she might be from Earth but really has no clue.  

Captain Marvel Trailer Breakdown

Kree Homeworld of Hala

First mentioned in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1, Captain Marvel actually gives us a glimpse at Hala. Whether this is in a flashback or just one of her fake memories courtesy of the Kree, we don't know yet. 

Captain Marvel Trailer Breakdown

Carol Danvers Training

The military training scenes parallel those of Steve Rogers in Captain America: The First Avenger. Since he is my all time favorite, I love catching homages paid to him in other films. With Captain America, as we know him, done after Avengers 4, Captain Marvel is the perfect person to step into Cap's shoes and lead the Avengers going forward.

Captain Marvel Trailer Breakdown

Starforce

We see Carol leading a group of fighters known as the Starforce. These are traditional enemies of hers and it will be interesting to see what happens between them once she realizes who they are. Starforce includes Korath the Pursuer, Att-Lass, Bron Char, and Minn-Erva.

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Jude Law 

I questioned how they would work in Carol Danvers' origin story in this film. She is not the original Captain Marvel, but the one who took the mantle from Captain Mar-Vell, a Kree superhero. Could Jude Law be the answer? When he was originally cast, rumors were Jude Law would be playing Mar-Vell, but we have not been given a definite yes or no to that. 

On the flip side of the coin, he could easily be Yon-Rogg, the Kree commander and warlord who conspired with Ronan the Accuser (also in this film) in an attempt to overthrow the Supreme Intelligence and lead the Kree back to their militaristic roots.

Captain Marvel Trailer Breakdown

The Skrulls

Myself and a lot of other Marvel fans believe Marvel Studios is setting up a Secret Invasion for Phase 4. In this 2008 comic book event, the Skrulls successfully infiltrated S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Avengers, and almost succeeded in conquering the planet.

We got our first look at these gruesome baddies. They are an alien race of shapeshifters who are not here to make friends with us humans. 

The old lady she punches on the metro is in fact a shapeshifting Skrull.

Captain Marvel Trailer Breakdown

Ronan the Accuser

Ronan the Accuser was the villain of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1 but he is a little more complicated than that in the comics. Like Fury and Danvers, Captain Marvel might also act as an origin for Ronan, and honestly I hope it does him more justice than GoTGVol1 did. 

Captain Marvel Trailer Breakdown

Phil Coulson

The son of Coul is back and sporting some fresh 90s style hair. Like Nick Fury, Hank Pym, and Bill Foster, Phil is also remarkably younger. Gotta love those special effects. Whatever Marvel is using it is spot-on. 

Captain Marvel Trailer Breakdown

Nick Fury's Pager

Ah the pager. Almost everyone had one in the 90s, even high tech Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. We know Nick uses the same pager in Infinity War to page Captain Marvel as he disappears. This appears to be the same pager, prior to some sweet upgrades.

Captain Marvel should answer the question we all have, Where was Captain Marvel? She could've been useful in the attack on New York, Sokovia, Ragnarok, etc. 

Captain Marvel Trailer Breakdown

Captain Marvel's Mohawk and Helmet

I'll admit I squealed a bit when I saw Captain Marvel's Mohawk. If you see any drawings of her or watch the Avengers cartoons you instantly recognize it and her iconic helmet.

Captain Marvel Trailer Breakdown

Captain Marvel's Origin

In the comics, Carol Danvers gained her powers after she was exposed to alien radiation when a Kree device known as a Psyche-Magnetron exploded. In this split second, it looks as if she is standing next to something that is blown apart.

These effects look similar to what we saw in Ant-Man and The Wasp, suggesting that Captain Marvel may have been exposed to energy from the Quantum Realm. I would love to see her team up with Ghost, The Wasp, and of course Ant-Man in Ant-Man 3.  

Captain Marvel Trailer Breakdown

Fighting Back

This trailer shows us Carol has been fighting back her whole life. Showing her standing again and again as a young child, a tween/teen, and as an adult. This message also pays homage to Steve Rogers- I can do this all day. 

The Real Villain? 

The final fist clench comes with her facing a blurred out villain. Could this be Jude Law revealed as Yon-Rogg? 

Captain Marvel Trailer Breakdown

Captain Marvel Trailer Breakdown

Photo: Marvel Comics

Captain Marvel's Powers

In the comics, Captain Marvel has the power to transform into a Binary form. In this form, she can tap into the power of a white hole and manipulate stellar energies. The end of the trailer looks like powers on a cosmic scale are happening and I'm here for it. 

Captain Marvel Trailer Breakdown

Captain Marvel Poster Easter Egg

Look closely and a furry little shadow is off in the left-hand corner. In the comics, Carol has a cat named Chewie. Rumor has it that her cat in this film will be renamed Goose. Which makes sense as she would have also grown up with Top Gun and would have loved Goose. Either way, I'm ready to see him on the screen. 

Captain Marvel Trailer Breakdown

Thanks Carol from LifeSheHas for making this!

Also fun to note, in the comic books, Rocket Raccoon almost kills Captain Marvel's cat because he believes he is a Flerken. Flerkens are alien creatures that resemble cats.

Captain Marvel Trailer Breakdown

Photo: Marvel Comic

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  1. Avatar for candycandy

    September 19, 2018 at 7:27 am

    All the Marvel fans can’t wait for this to come out and the lines will be long for awhile. The women will have something to say about how strong she is and what a role model. Me, well I go to the movies to be entertained period.

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  2. Avatar for Alli SmithAlli Smith

    September 19, 2018 at 8:10 am

    I know this one is going to be a good movie and I’m looking forward to seeing it in March. It looks like a great Marvel adventure.

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  3. Avatar for Amber MyersAmber Myers

    September 19, 2018 at 8:21 am

    This looks like it’ll be a fun movie to watch. My family always enjoys the super hero movies, so I’m sure we’ll watch this. Plus I like that it’s set in the 90s!

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  4. Avatar for Anosa MalangaAnosa Malanga

    September 19, 2018 at 9:05 am

    Another movie to watch out for especially for Marvel fans! I need to see the trailer and let my sister schedule our movie date. Yay! Excited for this.

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  5. Avatar for Kita robertsKita roberts

    September 19, 2018 at 9:32 am

    I can’t wait to check this out. I used to manage a comic book shop, and am itching to immerse myself again.

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  6. Avatar for JeanetteJeanette

    September 19, 2018 at 9:52 am

    I’m excited to see this movie. We love Marvel and we watch most of the movies that are made from Marvel. This one definitely looks like it’s going to be a fun one to watch.

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  7. Avatar for TeresaTeresa

    September 19, 2018 at 10:14 am

    Thanks for the comprehensive breakdown of this movie / comics etc. I don’t always keep up with the storyline and when we go to the movie, I have to keep asking now how is this. My kids are super excited for the next installment!

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  8. Avatar for TasheenaTasheena

    September 19, 2018 at 10:39 am

    I can’t wait to see this movie in March. I love Marvel movies, and I know this is going to be another great one.

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  9. Avatar for Tomi CTomi C

    September 19, 2018 at 12:06 pm

    We are super psyched for this one. We are huge Marvel fans so much so that there’s often a Marvel – DC convo at dinner quite often.

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  10. Avatar for Dennis LittleyDennis Littley

    September 19, 2018 at 3:06 pm

    Looks like this will be on the must see list in March of next year! Your breakdown really helps. Looking forward to seeing this.

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  11. Avatar for PamPam

    September 19, 2018 at 8:18 pm

    Marvel makes great movies. I am really excited to see this one come out. Captain Marvel looks like it’s going to be full of excitement.

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  12. Avatar for Terri SteffesTerri Steffes

    September 19, 2018 at 9:32 pm

    Thank you for sharing all of this! I am not current on my Marvel comics and this was helpful!

    Reply
  13. Avatar for RicciRicci

    September 20, 2018 at 1:46 am

    I love that this movie takes place in the 90’s!! I miss the 90’s…LOL!!

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  14. Avatar for Angela Ricardo BetheaAngela Ricardo Bethea

    September 20, 2018 at 9:59 am

    I can’t wait to see the movie and find answers to some questions that have been in my mind after the previous Marvel movies. Love that SHIELD is also in the movie since I have also watched their separate series.

    Reply
  15. Avatar for HeatherHeather

    September 20, 2018 at 11:09 am

    This looks like an entertaining movie. My family enjoys these types of action flicks.

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  16. Avatar for swathiswathi

    September 20, 2018 at 2:04 pm

    This looks like great movie my son loves marvel characters, So we are going to watch this on March for sure.

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  17. Avatar for Kita BryantKita Bryant

    September 20, 2018 at 4:23 pm

    This looks like great movie my son loves marvel characters, So we are going to watch this on March for sure.

    Reply
  18. Avatar for JeanineJeanine

    September 20, 2018 at 7:47 pm

    This looks like great movie my son loves marvel characters, So we are going to watch this on March for sure.

    Reply

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