Kang the Conqueror and his many variants have been getting set up to face off against the MCU's heroes in Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, but recent reports and events make it seem possible that Kang may still be replaced as the saga's big bad.
The X-Men won't be in Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, according to film scribe Jeff Loveness. After his first foray into the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Ant-Man & the Wasp: Quantumania, Loveness continues his work in the franchise by writing its next big culminating event.
Avengers: The Kang Dynasty could pay off a Hawkeye MCU story that was first teased over a decade ago. While the line-up for Avengers 5 has not yet been officially confirmed by Marvel Studios, Clint Barton is expected to return alongside other former Avengers like Thor and Bruce Banner/Hulk.
With that cliffhanger ending, Marvel surely has plans for part 2. Considering that there are plenty of MCU movies already slotted, Eternals 2 cannot be completed before Avengers: The Kang Dynasty comes out on May 1, 2026. So, while all Eternals are off-planet, we should expect them to sit out of Avengers 5.
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.
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).
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.
The Time-Eater ranks atop the most powerful Kang variants thanks to his assuming Galactus' power. This variant killed Galactus and absorbed the Power Cosmic. He then went on to kill all other Galactus variants he could find, destroying their universes and unraveling the multiverse.
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.
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.
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.
While Superman could potentially overpower Thor, blows rendered by the mystical Mjolnir would likely impose serious damage on the Kryptonian hero. However, with his super-speed, the Man of Steel could probably avoid the Thunder God's lightning.
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.
ErosStarfox. Eros grew up on Titan alongside his brother Thanos, embracing all the pleasures that life has to offer. He laters becomes Starfox and an official member of the Avengers.
However, in the MCU, Shang-Chi has more powers than just self-control. He has his own father's Ten Rings, and those can match Kang's weapons when it comes to pure power. With his access to these weapons, Shang-Chi vs. Kang could be a great battle.
