Nova

Nova is a 2025 superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. It is the 46th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). 
The film is directed by Doug Liman from a script by Christopher and Stephen McFeely, and stars Joe Keery as Richard Rider / Nova, alongside Chris Pratt, Chloë Grace Moretz, John C. Reilly and Matt Dillon.
== Premise ==
After the demise of Xandar, the human Richard Rider is chosen to become the wielder of the Nova force. With the mentorship of the Xandarian Rhomann Dey and the Legendary Star-Lord, they must face the relentless cosmic threat of Zorr, a formidable alien warlord with a dark agenda, to protect the universe from falling into chaos and destruction.
== Cast ==
* Joe Keery as Richard Rider / Nova (first appearance)
* Chris Pratt as Peter Quill / Star-Lord
* John C. Reilly as Rhomann Dey (death)
* Matt Dillon as Zorr (first appearance) (death)
* Chloë Grace Moretz as Nicola Arua / Mercury (first appearance)
* Glenn Close as Irani Rael (flashback) (death)
* Josh Brolin as Thanos (flashback)
== Reception ==
Nova earned $379.6 million in North America and an estimated $434.2 million in other countries, for a worldwide total of $813.8 million.
The review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported an approval rating of 90%, with an average score of 7.6/10, based on 492 reviews.
== Sequel ==
* Nova: Annihilation__NOINDEX__
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