First 'Captain Marvel' Trailer Lands on Earth!

The first trailer for Marvel Studios' "Captain Marvel" has landed, and it looks amazing. The new trailer premiered today (Sept. 18) on "Good Morning America." Take a look above!

Marvel's "Captain Marvel" will mark the debut of the titular character (also known as Carol Danvers) into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Brie Larson will star as Captain Marvel, a pilot-turned-superhero who fights alongside the Kree military organization Starforce.

Brie Larson stars as "Captain Marvel," a space-traveling superhero who returns to Earth to fight off an invasion. The film hits theaters March 8, 2019. (Image credit: Chuck Zlotnick)

The film will be set in the 1990s at a time when Captain Marvel returns to Earth to battle the alien Skrull warrier Talos (Ben Mendelsohn) when he invades the planet. The film is directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck.

"Captain Marvel" is scheduled to open in theaters March 8, 2019.

So, what do you think? Is this first "Captain Marvel" everything you hoped for in Marvel's first foray with the character. What are you looking forward to most?

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