Alpha and Omega: Galactic Guardians

Alpha and Omega: Galactic Guardians is a 2020 superhero film, based on the Marvel Comics Cosmic beings Infinity and Eternity. It is the Twenty-Fourth installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the First installment of Phase Four.

It was written and directed by Matthew Vaughn. The Movie stars Calum Kelmer as Alpha the Eternity Warrior and Eternity, Emilia Clarke as Omega the Infinity Warrior and Infinity, Brie Larson as Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel, Liam Hemsworth as Warlock, Glenn Close as Irani Rael, Christian Serattos as Phyla-Vell/Quasar with Mark Walhberg as Rhomann Rider/Captain Nova and Kurt Russel as Ego the Living Planet.

This was released to mostly positive reviews with it's characters and performances being praised along with Vaughn's directing style, however, the third act was criticized for being messier than the first and second acts.

A sequel Alpha VS Annihilus: Negative War was released during Phase 5. A Third Movie "Alpha VS Captain Marvel: Inhumane Warfare" was planned but the plot was shifted to become a Captain Marvel sequel titled "Captain Marvel: Inhumane Warfare". Kelmer's third leading movie as the Eternity Warrior was in "The Last Avenger".

Synopsis
Set in 2007, Marvel Studios' "Alpha and Omega: Galactic Guardians" kicks off the next era of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Set a year before Tony Stark revealed himself as Iron Man, the Eternity Warrior is instructed to travel to the small insignificant planet of Earth to seek out a force of Energy which helps keep the Universe's natural flow in order. Upon arrival, Alpha finds he is not the only seeker of the Phoenix Force, his goals quickly change as he finds out Earth is more than just another insignificant planet in the Universe.

ACT 1 - Needs to be cut down
The Multiverse is a place of Infinite possibilities and realities. It exists as a naturally with the people of each Universe deciding their own fates. However, the Eternal God and Infinite Goddess have been plagued with visions of a Titan Warlord who is set on disrupting the natural flow of the Universe by using the power of the ancient and lost Infinity Stones to change life forever.

Twelve years ago; the space stone resurfaced after being missing for millions of years. The Eon duo; Alpha the Eternity Warrior and Omega the Infinity Warrior, were sent out to track down the stone, however, it was never found. After years of fearing another stone may appear and may end up in the Titan Thanos' hands, Eternity and Infinity send the duo out once again; this time, to seek out the Phoenix Force and bring it to them so that they may be restored to full power and descend upon the Universe to bring order, should it be necessary.

Alpha and Omega descend to the Mortal Realm from their home Realm named the Overspace, they discuss the need to find the Phoenix Force with Alpha determined to deliver it to their masters, whatever the cost, and Omega toying with the idea of using it for themselves. Alpha scolds her before they continue along, deciding to head to Xandar first as they would most likely know everything they need to know about the appearance of the Space Stone. He tells Omega to remain weary as their entrance to this Universe would have released a powerful blast that would be picked up by everyone who cares.

Ego the Living Planet meditates before sensing the arrival of the Eon Duo, knowing they have returned once again duo to the Infinity Stones, he decides to pursue them in hope of siphoning their power to return to his full strength. However, he realises he is too weak to pursue the duo himself and thus dispatches his only surviving son to pursue them, granting his son some of his dwindling power, he names him Warlock.

Alpha and Omega arrive on Xandar; they are quickly detained, as the Nova Corps. have also been tracking their appearance, after a short exchange with Irani Rael, they are released. They question her about the Space Stone and she tells them she is not at liberty to say anything to outsiders, she also reports the stone is still missing. Alpha tells her of the threat of Thanos and she agrees to share some limited knowledge. After explaining, she tells them they may want to meet with Carol Danvers who is one of her Captains currently out on a mission, she sends for a group to seek out Carol to bring her back, Alpha and Omega ask to join them but only one may go, Omega is granted permission while Alpha stays.

During a battle with a group of Kree terrorists, Carol Danvers is almost killed by the last surviving members of the group, led by a Kree-Human named Phyla-Vell, Carol's former friend from her days with the Kree. Carol unleashes a blast of energy which leaves her unconscious and helpless, she is about to be killed when back-up appears, Omega briefly duels with Phyla-Vell who has been enhanced by Carol's blast. The Kree retreat while the Nova Corps. help Carol.

While on Xandar; Alpha meditates, he speaks to Eternity who warns him someone is coming. He awakens from his trance and goes to find Irani. He almost meets with her when he is attacked by a young enhanced man, they fight before Alpha's backup arrives. Irani is gravely injured before Alpha and a man named Rhomann detain Warlock. Alpha and Rhomann question Warlock who refuses to talk. Alpha is ready to kill Warlock but Rhomann reminds him that, that isn't how things work on Xandar.

Omega and the others arrive back to see the chaos, Carol is taken to the hospital while Omega finds Alpha, they are glad to see each other okay and they catch each other up. Unaware, they are being watched by someone. They meet with Carol who is recovering, she agrees to convince the Nova Corps. to let them speak in front of them.

The Next Morning, Alpha and Omega address everyone in the Nova Corps. explaining to them what their mission is, while most understand, Rhomann is slowly beginning to question whether or not Alpha and Omega are threats or allys. He questions them on how to find the Phoenix Force and they explain that it travels through the Universe causing mass solar flares and sometimes ripping planets apart. This causes tension as many begin to worry about it's power, as well as if Alpha and Omega should be allowed to have it. Following the meeting, Rhomann catches up Irani who tells him not to trust the duo but to help find the Force, and to detain the power, and the duo, as soon as possible.

Phyla-Vell infiltrates the complex and after listening to the meeting, she reaches Warlock who she agrees to free if he agrees to help her steal the Force once its been detained. Then, he can have the Duo while she gets the Force. He meditates and Ego agrees. She tells him, she'll be back once she knows where the Force is, he goes into another meditative state.

Several Weeks pass and there are many false alarms. Alpha and Omega get used to life on Xandar, while Omega adjusts easier, Alpha hates it, feeling like he is failing Eternity by being here. Ego continues to grow weaker and tortures Warlock with painful thoughts which begins to make Warlock question his loyalty. One day, Alpha is training when he meets a young boy named Richard who is fascinated by him, Alpha is intitally annoyed by the boy but eventually he begins to ask questions about human life. The boy tells him all about it and Alpha is curious, suddenly, Rhomann appears and tells Richard to come with him, he apologizes to Alpha who says it's fine. Rhomann tells Alpha they think they've found the Phoenix Force and are sure this time.

ACT 2 - Race after the Phoenix Force

 * The Duo and Nova Corps. head to the Force
 * Warlock is freed and goes with the Kree
 * After a lengthy battle with the Force, they capture it
 * After capturing it, Alpha and Omega are betrayed by the Corps. and are attacked Alpha escapes while Omega is captured.
 * During the Chaos Phyla-Vell and Warlock attack causing part of the Force to be freed, it escapes heading towards the nearest star which is in Earth's Solar System.
 * Alpha follows it while Carol tracks him to find out what happened with Rhomann accompanying her. Warlock and Phyla-Vell realise the part of the Phoenix Force and Alpha by himself will be easier to capture than Omega and the other part which is guarded by the Nova Corps.
 * The Phoenix Force lands on Earth with both the groups closing in, S.H.I.E.L.D. notice it's presence as well dispatching several agents to go after it.

ACT 3 - Battle for the Phoenix Force

 * Omega questions Irani who explains why she has been apprehended, Omega is convinced by Irani to hand over the Force to the Nova Corps. as well as detaining Alpha to sway him to their side.
 * S.H.I.E.L.D. arrive at the landing site first and attempt to do tests on it which result in nothing but shock waves.
 * Alpha arrives but is quickly attacked by Carol and Rhomann who he fights, he is initially outmatched but after reasoning with her, Carol turns on Rhomann and stops him from hurting Alpha. He asks them what happened before he admits he does not trust Alpha. Alpha asks Carol what she thinks and she tells him that she judges people on their actions.
 * Warlock and Phyla-Vell arrive on Earth and attack S.H.I.E.L.D. who begin fighting back.
 * Among the chaos, Rhomann and Carol help defend the Force, Alpha attempts to secure it but is attacked by Warlock who he duels again. Warlock begs Alpha to stop fighting and come with him as it's the only way the pain will stop. Alpha sweeps Warlock out of the battle before reaching the Phoenix Force.
 * Alpha reaches out to Omega heads to Earth. She lands on Earth with great power and the battle reaches a halt. Alpha greets Omega who informs him of the change of plans, he tells her it can't happen and Carol agrees. Rhomann backs Alpha up as well.
 * Omega attempts to appeal to Alpha's pain which Eternity causes him. Alpha attacks her while she continues to appeal to him. They fight in the Earth's atmosphere while Carol fights Quasar and Nova fights Warlock. Eventually, Warlock kills Rhomann which Alpha senses, he returns to the ground where he promises to watch over Richard. Alpha then stops the fighting. He turns to Omega and agrees to let her take the Force, she approaches him smiling before he absorbs it and unleashes all his power on her. She shrieks in pain as does Eternity and Infinity who lose their connection to Alpha.
 * Carol and Quasar stop fighting, knowing their is nothing left to fight over. Carol convinces her to help Alpha as is slowly losing control. Alpha unleashes all his energy causing different parts of the force to be sent everywhere. Ego receives enough through Warlock who he releases while Eternity and Infinity also receive it through Omega's connection. Finally, a small part of it ends up in the U.S. latching itself onto a baby who has just been born.
 * Omega tries to kill Alpha but he doesn't fight back, he tells her to go as she's free like him. The Overlords don't need them anymore. She flees the battle as does a gravely injured Warlock. Carol helps Alpha take Rhomann's body back to Xandar where Alpha is arrested again but Carol convinces Irani to free as he has no ties to Eternity or Infinity anymore and they have the Phoenix Force. Alpha tells them they can keep it as long as they don't abuse it.
 * Carol and Alpha prepare to part ways. She asks him where he will go next and if he will come with her, he denies her request saying he needs to go back to Earth and find something. Before leaving, Alpha reveals that he may have freed the Phoenix Force, she laughs, as he leaves, hearing reports on her comm of the Phoenix Force being gone.
 * In a mid-credit scene, Warlock is found by the Sovereign. While Ego creates a body for himself, determined to track down his most powerful child.
 * In a post-credit scene, the baby boy is introduced to his father who along with the mother agree to name him John.

Cast

 * Calum Kelmer as Alpha the Eternity Warrior / Eternity
 * Emilia Clarke as Omega the Infinity Warrior / Infinity
 * Brie Larson as Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel
 * Liam Hemsworth as Warlock
 * Glenn Close as Irani Rael
 * Christian Serattos as Phyla-Vell/Quasar
 * Mark Wahlberg as Rhomann Rider/Captain Nova
 * Kurt Russel as Ego the Living Planet
 * Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man
 * Jeremy Renner as Clint Barton/Hawkeye
 * Cobie Shmulders as Maria Hill
 * Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury
 * Bryce Ghiesar as Richard Rider

Locations

 * The Multiverse
 * Earthly Plane
 * The Overspace

Production

 * During a panel for the press of Avengers: Infinity War in 2018, Kelmer was questioned as to whether or not he would be interested in a Solo Movie to which he replied he would love it if the Opportunity arose.
 * During Comic-Con 2019 - Hall H Panel, Kevin Feigie officially announced Kelmer as the new lead of the MCU and that his Solo film "Alpha and Omega: Rise of the Phoenix Force" would be the first film in the next saga of the MCU as well as the first film in Phase 4. He also confirmed the script was complete and that it was already shooting.

Behind the Scenes

 * "Alpha and Omega: Galactic Guardians" went through 3 different name changes throughout productions.
 * The First working title of the film was "Alpha: Eternity Warrior".
 * The Second working title of the film was "Alpha and Omega: Rise of the Phoenix Force".
 * The Third and last name before the real film's title was decided was Alpha and Omega: Galactic Avengers".
 * This is the first Marvel Cinematic Universe installment to feature Calum Kelmer as the Lead after technically taking the mantel from Robert Downey Jr. in "Spider-Man: Far From Home".
 * This movie as well as "Alpha VS Annihilus: Negative War" act as a duo of movies rather than a trilogy as the final movie in the trilogy was cancelled when Calum Kelmer temporarily stepped down from his role.
 * This plot of the third movie titled "Alpha VS Captain Marvel: Inhumane Warfare" was passed onto Captain Marvel and acted as a sequel to "Doctor Strange and the Illuminati".
 * Calum Kelmer eventually stepped up again when Jon Favreau took over the Marvel Cinematic Universe and his final movie acted as a conclusion to the Civil War II story which took place over "Doctor Strange and the Illuminati", "Captain Marvel: Inhumane Warfare" and Kelmer's third movie as the Eternity Warrior, "The Last Avenger".
 * The Eternity Warrior is summoned back to the Over Space after thousands of years. His masters have a new task for him. Alpha is tasked with defeating the Sovereign; a Cosmic Empire who have declared war on the Nova Corps. The last Sovereign-Nova Corps. war lasted millions of years. The Universe is in too fragile a state to sustain another one, only Alpha can truly stop it.