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The Multiverse Saga of the Marvel Cinematic Universe started with its Phase Four projects. From TV shows likeLokiandWandaVisionto movies likeAnt-Man 3andDoctor Strange 2, the MCU is delving more and more into the multiversal aspect of this world of superheroes. Movies likeAvengers: The Kang DynastyandAvengers: Secret Warswere supposed to bring the multiverse storyline full circle before it hit a roadblock.
Last year, actor Jonathan Majors, who was cast as the MCU’s next big bad after Thanos, Kang the Conqueror, was arrested in charges of domestic violence. Legal proceedings went on for months before he was convicted by a jury, and soon after, Marvel Studios dropped him from their roster. Now speculations surrounding the character, as well as the future of the Multiverse Saga, is afloat.
Recent news suggests thatAvengers: The Kang Dynastywill be getting a new title, and for now, it is only being referred to asAvengers 5.But with most of the OG Avengers gone, there is a gap in the leadership as well. There are a couple of candidates to take the place of Iron Man and Captain America, but given things are a little messy since Majors’ deoarture from the franchise, we can only make assumptions.
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Will Kang Come Back to the MCU?
At this point, we can’t say for sure if Kang’s character and all his multiverse variants will be completely wiped from the storyline afterJonathan Majors‘ departure or there is a possibility that a new face will bring life to the character once more. Fans have been championing a couple of names like Colman Domingo and Denzel Washington to take on the role and give their own spin to Kang’s character. But whether Marvel is ready to do that is completely unknown.
There is also a possibility that with the introduction of the Fantastic Four, Doctor Doom will also step into the MCU as Kang’s replacement in the Multiverse Saga. He is a powerful character from the comics and has ties to theSecret Warsstoryline as well. So it won’t be too out of the blue if Doctor Doom brings his own flair to a sinking MCU to keep it afloat.
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Another character that might replace Kang in the MCU is Beyonder. One of the most powerful entities from Marvel Comics, the Beyonder is the main antagonist in theSecret Warscomics. So, bringing him in to challenge our superheroes – new and old – will be a good change. Whether it’s Kang, Doctor Doom, or the Beyonder, it will be a while before we can figure out where MCU is going with the story.
Can this Mystic Avenger Save the Multiverse?
Doctor Strange has been part of the MCU since his introduction in the movieDoctor Strange(2016). His abilities have only grown since, as we saw inAvengers: Infinity WarandAvengers: Endgame, and got glimpses of more inSpider-Man: No Way Home. His powers are beyond the comprehension of mere mortals, as the Master of the Mystic Arts himself sometimes suprises himself with all that he is capable of.
AfterDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,Benedict Cumberbatch‘s Stephen has become even more powerful and is probably the perfect candidate to lead the heroes when danger comes knocking. A popular fan theory suggests that Doctor Strange will be at the center of theSecret Warsstoryline, and Kang will be replaced by Doctor Doom. These two powerful beings will battle it out to survive the multiversal chaos that is going to plague the MCU, probably sooner than later.
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Whether its Kang, Doom, Beyonder, or someone else entirely, one thing is certain – as of now, no other than Doctor Strange has the capability to lead the heroes into the inevitable battle that’s coming their way. His powers will be the biggest advantage for the heroes to tip the scales of this war on their side. But whether that happens or not remains a mystery to us still.
Avengers: Secret Warsis set to release in theatres on 7th May, 2027.
Swagata Das
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Swagata works as a Senior Features Editor at FandomWire. Having previously worked as a Content Writer, her passion for everything pop culture became her true calling as she now works with a global team of writers to brainstorm unique, groundbreaking ideas. Having done her Masters in English Literature, Swagata is a self-professed K-Pop addict with an affinity to work her charms on unsuspecting friends to induct them into the fandom cult.
