Why did Sprite erase the Eternals memories?

Years later, with his plan to grow already under way, Sprite tapped into the power of the Dreaming Celestial and wiped the memories of his fellow Eternals to give them new lives as human beings, a change that would also have enabled him to finally be allowed to grow up.
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Why did Sprite betray the Eternals?

Toward the end of the film, Sprite -- driven by her feelings for Ikaris -- betrays the other Eternals and, during their attempt to stop the birth of the Celestial, Tiamut, stabs Sersi in the back with her sword. Sersi survives her wounds and eventually persuades Sprite to switch sides again.
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Why is Sprite so small Eternals?

All of the Eternals were created at the same time and made immortal, meaning they all carry the same age and never grow older. There is no definitive reason given in the comics as to why Sprite was made to look younger than the rest, but this decision does impact the character's emotional drive.
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Is Sprite a villain in Eternals?

Sprite to Sersi. Sprite is a major antagonist in Eternals, the twenty-sixth film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She is an Eternal engineered by Arishem the Judge to advance human society on Earth to prepare the planet for the Emergence of a new Celestial, Tiamut.
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Does Sprite lose her powers in Eternals?

Played by Lia McHugh, the eternally youthful member of the team, received an opportunity to find out what it's like to grow up. Thanks to Sersi's decision to use her Uni-Mind powers to help her friend, Sprite lost her status as an Eternal and will now age naturally as a human.
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Why does Sprite look like a child?

The Eternals were all created at the same time and sent to Earth together, meaning they all have the same age, but Sprite was made to look like a 12-year-old – and as they were made to be technically immortal (as they could be killed by Deviants), they never aged, so Sprite was destined to look like a teenager forever.
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Does Sprite stay human?

Thanks to the power that Gemma Chan's character Sersi temporarily gained through the Uni-Mind, Sprite (Lia McHugh) finally got what she wanted—the chance to age and eventually become an adult. The consequence though, is that Sprite had to give up the immortality that she possessed as an Eternal.
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Why did Ikaris fly into the sun?

However, he was outmatched by his former allies, who were able to kill Tiamut and effectively avert the Emergence. Guilt-ridden over his actions and having failed to live up to his life's purpose, Ikaris committed suicide by flying into the Sun.
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Is ego a Celestial?

Ego was a Celestial, a primordial and powerful being, and the biological father of Peter Quill.
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Why is makkari deaf?

This statement suggests that the ability to hear would hinder the use of her super-speed*, implying that deafness was part of her design, rather than a dysfunction. The actress who plays the character has made statements which imply the same thing. LAUREN RIDLOFF: Makkari is one of ten Eternals.
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Who is the oldest Eternal?

“The First”. Zuras is the eldest of the Eternals, a direct progenitor of the Celestials. He is also the father of Thena, and a warmonger against the Deviants. Humans have attributed him to Greek god, Zeus.
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What is Sersis boyfriend?

Dane Whitman entered the MCU as the boyfriend of Sersei, one of the Eternals.
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Is Sprite in love with Ikaris?

Throughout the movie, it is also revealed that Sprite has been in love with Ikaris for many years. Her appearance caused an unrequited love to develop, preventing them from ever being together.
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Did kingo betray the Eternals?

Ikaris' murder of Ajak and deception of his own teammates makes him Eternals' main traitor, but Kingo committed a far bigger betrayal than he did.
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Why did Sersi forgive Sprite?

She pointed out Sprite's "hurt" and "wanting to forget" as two major factors for her decision. McHugh also stated that the character's "pain" had reached a point where it was unbearable, which Sersi was able to "understand," leading her to "find forgiveness" for Sprite.
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Will Sprite return in Eternals 2?

Exclusive: Lia McHugh, who played Sprite in Eternals, says she would love to cameo in future MCU movies and hopes to return in Eternals 2. Eternals star Lia McHugh teases the possibility of her character, Sprite, returning in future MCU movies.
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Is Star-Lord's dad a Celestial like in Eternals?

2, Peter's father, Ego, claims to be a Celestial who has his own unique abilities. At a glance, he resembles nothing of the Celestials in Eternals, but his differences may explain where he came from. In the comics, Ego was never a part of the Celestials in the Marvel universe.
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Was dormammu a Celestial?

Dormammu is a primordial inter-dimensional entity who wields apocalyptic levels of supernatural power and rules the Dark Dimension. Dormammu deceived Kaecilius into using his power to destroy the Masters of the Mystic Arts and bring the Dark Dimension to Earth.
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Is the grandmaster a Celestial?

(A fun connection to Thor: Ragnarok is that Jeff Goldblum's Grandmaster is also a Celestial, just like Arishem and Kurt Russell's Ego from Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2.
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What is Danes secret in Eternals?

However, Dane Whitman was about to reveal his family's secret: Dane Whitman is descended from King Arthur's Bloodline. He was also going to reveal himself as the Black Knight and his dark, bloody history of him. In Marvel Comics, Dane Whitman is not the first but the third Black Knight in history.
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Will Ikaris be in Eternals 2?

While this is far from confirmation, especially after Eternals co-writer Kaz Firpo confirmed that Ikaris will not be returning for future sequels, nothing can be ruled out in such an expansive cinematic universe filled with countless characters and storylines.
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Why did Icarus fly too close to the sun Eternals?

As Ikaris apologizes to Sersi while telling him his feelings, he flies off from the planet and goes straight to the sun. The reason why he did this was to atone for his mistakes. He was so guilt-ridden that he believed that he could no longer face his family after nearly killing them.
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Why did Icarus fly into the sun?

Guilt-ridden over his hurtful actions against the other Eternals, especially Sersi, Ikaris flies into the sun, killing himself. He still doesn't think that remaining loyal to the Celestials was wrong, but his actions that stemmed from that position have consumed him with regret.
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Is Druig dead?

Immortality: As an Eternal, Druig is genetically able to live forever, without dying due to old age or illnesses.
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Who is Druig based on Eternals?

Druig. Druig (Barry Keoghan) is an Eternal who can control other sentient beings, a power he primarily uses to control humans and stop them from fighting as he sees fit. His inspiration may have come from the Greek deity Dolos.
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