The movie shares its name with a comic book storyline known as "The Kang Dynasty," where Kang briefly takes over Earth. This storyline could serve as the foundation for the MCU version, followed by the full-fledged Multiversal clash in "Secret Wars."
The Avengers valiantly fought against him, but Kang slowly but surely gained control of the dimension, even incinerating Washington D.C. completely and massacring millions. For a brief time, the heroes had no choice but to surrender, meaning Kang had finally won.
The story features Kang the Conqueror, a warlord from the 30th century, and one of the Avengers' oldest and deadliest foes, arriving in the early 21st century with his son Marcus intent on conquering the planet.
Summary. The Scarlet Witch's unique abilities make her a vital asset in the Avengers' battle against Kang. As a potential nexus being, Wanda Maximoff can affect probabilities and timelines. Scarlet Witch playing a key role in defeating Kang, can begin her redemption.
AVENGERS: Kang Dynasty & SECRET WARS: Everything EXPLAINED
Will Thor appear in Kang Dynasty?
Cast: Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror
Other MCU heavyweights expected to appear include Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Mark Ruffalo (Hulk), Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Strange), Brie Larson (Captain Marvel), Anthony Mackie (Captain America), and Tom Holland (Spider-Man).
Thor is one of the last original Avengers who is still active in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and as such, he's expected to return in Avengers: The Kang Dynasty and Avengers: Secret Wars.
Kang vs. Thanos: Who is stronger? Kang is stronger than Thanos, with the Conquerer being much more challenging to defeat than the Infinity Gauntlet-wielding villain.
Robert Downey Jr. confirmed that Iron Man 4 is indeed in the works. While negotiations continue for his return, this would mark his 7th appearance in a standalone Marvel movie and his 9th outing as Tony Stark in total.
Summary. Kang the Conqueror is still planned to be the main villain in the MCU despite Jonathan Majors' assault case, as there has been no official confirmation of his replacement or dismissal.
Chris Evans Says 'No One's Spoken to Me' About Returning as Captain America for Future Marvel Movies. Jack Smart is the Movies Staff Writer at PEOPLE. With 10 years of experience as an entertainment journalist, he previously worked at The A.V.
Chris Pratt's days of playing Peter Quill will continue, as Guardians of the Galaxy 3's post-credits scene confirmed that the Legendary Star-Lord will return. Where that will happen is less clear.
Now, with two crossover events coming to close the Multiverse Saga – Avengers: The Kang Dynasty and Avengers: Secret Wars –, it's unlikely Bruce Banner/Hulk won't join the battle, and as the MCU's heroes will need all the help they can get, Red Hulk, She-Hulk, Abomination, and Skaar could also appear, and so either (or ...
Summary. Spider-Man's role in Avengers: The Kang Dynasty will be his most dangerous yet due to the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home. The Avengers will no longer be aware of Spider-Man's age or history as a teen superhero, impacting their interactions with him in Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.
Summary. Rhodey, aka War Machine, is confirmed as the ideal replacement for Iron Man in the upcoming Armor Wars, as his characterization now mirrors Stark's. Rhodey's reveal as a Skrull impostor adds a layer of trauma and parallel to Tony Stark's origin story, making him a compelling successor to Iron Man.
Back in July 2021, Johansson told Fatherly that she "has no plans to return as" the assassin-turned-Avenger, who seemingly takes her final bow in Black Widow. "I feel really satisfied with this film," she said. "It feels like a great way to go out for this chapter of my Marvel identity."
Marvel Studios, in a surprising revelation, has confirmed the return of the formidable Thanos in the upcoming Season 2 of the animated series What If...?, set to debut on Disney+ on December 22.
Even though the 616-universe's variant of Thor might harbor enough power to take on Kang the Conqueror by himself, Hemsworth's comments about potentially retiring the role suggest that Kang would, in fact, overpower the Asgardian.
This storyline saw Kang try and rewrite time in his own image but was tempted into battle with his old enemy Khonshu. It's left up to Moon Knight, Khonshu's avatar, to fix time and defeat Kang the Conqueror, which he does very effectively.
He was exiled to the realm by the Council of Kangs — a group made up of other versions of the villain from throughout the multiverse. Quantum Kang was banished because he wanted to slaughter the council so that he was the only version to exist.
The remaining Avengers from the original six are Clint Barton, Thor, and Bruce Banner; as of now, all of them are concerned with reestablishing their lives with their families, including Bruce with the introduction of his son, Skaar (Wil Deusner) at the end of She-Hulk.
Latest News. Marvel Studios' 'Avengers: The Kang Dynasty' will release on May 2, 2025. Marvel Studios' Avengers: The Kang Dynasty will arrive in theaters on May 1, 2026.
