The popularity of Holland's Spider-Man movies and Avengers appearances make him a near-guarantee for the upcoming MCU film. When he does appear in Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, Spider-Man will be met with a role that was made way more dangerous by Spider-Man: No Way Home's ending.
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).
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.
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 ...
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.
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.
Spider-Man 4 will also have to use someone else as Venom
No Way Home ended with the character officially becoming the classic version of the hero from the comics, including a very accurate suit (that also resembled his Spiderverse mentors, played by Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield).
Why Loki Season 2 Still Features Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror/Victor Timely. The show's executive producer said "it felt hasty" to make any changes within the production's timeframe. Video Player is loading.
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.
The MCU has seemingly moved on without Evans, as Anthony Mackie takes on the titular mantle for the upcoming sequel Captain America: Brave New World. While a special appearance from Evans' Steve Rogers is possible, it would come as a surprise, as there's no indication that the character will be involved with the film.
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.
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.
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."
And many characters, including Peter Parker and Harry Osborn, have been recast for this new MCU offering. What If…? Peter Parker actor Hudson Thames will take on the role of Peter Parker in Spider-Man: Freshman Year, as previously reported.
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.
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.
Does Kang fear Thor? In an interview with Nerdbunker, Majors shared his wish about Kang taking on Thor directly, saying he thinks they “have to start with [fighting] Thor” and he's “not afraid of Chris Hemsworth”.
