The Marvels
Summary
Marvel Studios could have introduced the perfect substitute for Kang the Conqueror in theMCUin 2023’sThe Marvels , but waste this opportunity with more vexer to the Mad Titan , Thanos . As the sequel to 2019’sCaptain Marvel , The Marvelsmarked the return ofBrie Larson ’s Carol Danvers , who conjoin forces with Teyonah Parris ' Monica Rambeau and Iman Vellani ’s Kamala Khan to battle a grave Kree villain who threatened the entire creation . The Marvelsadvanced the overall narrative of the MCU ’s Multiverse Saga more than many other project , so could have speak confusion regarding this chapter ’s overarching antagonist .
Jonathan Majors debuted as Kang the Conqueror variant He Who remain in 2021’sLokiseason 2 , and returned as new stochastic variable inAnt - Man and the Wasp : QuantumaniaandLokiseason 2 , set him up for a huge futurity as the Multiverse Saga ’s primary scoundrel . However , afterJonathan Majors ' 2023 arrest , condemnation , and subsequent firingfrom Marvel Studios , Kang the Conqueror ’s future in the MCUis unsure . This means that a new villain may be introduced to replace the multiversal antagonist , and this could have happened inThe Marvelsin the MCU ’s Phase 5 , but Marvel Studios ball up this chance .
Captain Marvel is a tough hero to beat , but Marvel managed to repeat a big error with The Marvels ' villain , Dar - Benn , that it ’s made before .
The Marvels' Setup Meant It Would’ve Been Perfect For Annihilus
Setup forThe Marvelsin anterior MCU projects could have teased the instauration of Annihilus into bouncy - action . Most notably , thepost - credits prospect ofMs . Marvel’sfinalesaw Captain Marvel and Kamala Khan change place , similarly to Marvel Comics ' Captain Mar - Vell and Rick Jones . In Marvel Comics , these heroes were connected through their manipulation of the Nega - Bands , which were connected by an interdimensional bond . By using the Nega - Bands , Mar - Vell and Rick Jones could n’t exist in the same world at the same meter , meaning while one was on Earth , the other became trapped in the Negative Zone , which is Annihilus ' domain .
Based on the implications of Ms. Marvel ’s post - credits picture , The Marvels may very well introduce the well possible renewal for Thanos .
Mar - Vell and Rick Jones switching locations resembles the switch between Carol Danvers and Kamala Khan at the conclusion ofMs . Marvel , which was displayed again inThe Marvels . This could have impersonate the perfect chance for Marvel Studios to finally bring theNegative Zone into the MCU , after several age of mistrust teases , and this could have introduced Annihilus as a hefty replacement for Kang the Conqueror . After debut in Marvel Comics’Fantastic Four Annual # 6 in 1968 , Annihilus became one of Marvel Comics ' most herculean and terrific scoundrel , so it ’s a pity that he has n’t yet been introduced .
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Dar-Benn’s Story Could’ve Tied To MCU’s Annihilus Setup Without Changing Its Story
The MarvelsdebutedZawe Ashton as Kree villain Dar - Benn , a former Starforce member who became the self - proclaimed leader of the Kree civilization after Captain Marvel destroyed their AI overlord , the Supreme Intelligence . Dar - Benn essay to bring water , air , and sunlight back to the Kree homeworld , Hala , by dismantle other worlds of these necessary resources . While this was a fairly simple villain storyline forThe Marvelsto explore , Dar - Benn ’s actions could have been tied directly to Annihilus , permit the iconic villain to lastly make himself known in the MCU , perhaps replacing Kang the Conqueror for the remainder of the Multiverse Saga .
It could have been revealed that Dar - Benn may have been shoot vigour from the Negative Zone to save the Kree homeworld , similarly to how the Ancient One and Kaecilius used power from the Dark Dimension back in 2016’sDoctor Strange . This would have made her villain arc much more complex , and would have exhibit the gross chance forAnnihilus to make his MCU debut . This could have plant up more spendthrift and expansive cosmic storylines for the MCU ’s futurity , perhaps cementing heroes , including the Guardians of the Galaxy , Adam Warlock , and the upcoming Nova , for huge stories in the time to come .
Since direct sequels to several recent MCU projects may be unlikely , one massive event from Marvel Comics could draw these separate stories together .
Dar-Benn’s Bigger Villain Ties Were Wasted On Thanos Teases That Went Nowhere
WhileThe Marvelsmay have set up the complete probability for Annihilus to be bestow into live - action , teases for the Phase 5 movie really teased a secure link to the MCU ’s Infinity Saga scoundrel , Thanos . Josh Brolin ’s Thanos was lay up throughout the Infinity Saga , making appearances inThe Avengers , Guardians of the Galaxy , andAvengers : Age of Ultronbefore setting out on his rarified plan inAvengers : Infinity WarandEndgame . Thanos ' plan to bestow balance to the universe was teased to be continuedinThe Marvels’trailers , setting up Dar - Benn to continue his mission .
The Marvels’trailer featured Thanos stating"my body of work is inevitable . There will always be more to polish off it"while Dar - Benn was introduced on - screen , teasing a direct connection between the two villains .
Thanos and Dar - Benn share likewise philanthropic trait , as Thanos wanted to wipe out half the universe of the world to give up resourcefulness for the residue , while Dar - Benn wanted to take life history back to her homeworld . However , these connections are flimsy at best , and Dar - Benn was certainly not believe on the magnitude of the entire universe inThe Marvels . Thanos was killed twice inAvengers : Endgame , and has n’t appeared in live - natural process since , so it ’s curious as to why he is still being teased as a terror in the MCU , when other important baddie could be mark up in his Wake Island .
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