Summary
Marvel Studios will likely recastKang the Conquerorfor the remainder of the Multiverse Saga, and the powerfulMCUvillain has recently been teased to be returning in a new Disney+ series. In the wake of Thanos' defeat inAvengers: Endgame, Marvel Studios introduced Kang the Conqueror and his variants to the MCU as the overarching antagonists of the Multiverse Saga. After appearances inLokiandAnt-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Kang the Conqueror was set to pose a significant threat in Phase 6’sAvengers 5,originallyThe Kang Dynasty, andAvengers: Secret Wars, but these plans may be changing.
Jonathan Majors originally appeared as Kang the Conqueror and several of his variants in the Multiverse Saga, setting up the actor for a huge role in the MCU’s future. However, after his 2023 arrest and conviction, Majors was fired from Marvel Studios, leavingKang the Conqueror’s future in the MCUuncertain. While there has been speculation that the MCU will move away from this narrative, it’s possible thatMarvel Studios could simply recast Kang the Conqueror, and one potential casting choice has recently teased his debut in an upcoming, as-yet-unannounced Disney+ series, potentially reintroducing Kang the Conqueror to the MCU.
LokiSeason 1 & 2
2021-2023
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
2023
LokiSeason 2
The MCU Just Cast Its Best Kang Replacement
Kang the Conqueror’s MCU future is looking shakier than ever, but the MCU might have just cast the perfect replacement if it decides to pivot.
Giancarlo Esposito Could Play Kang The Conqueror In A Solo MCU Series
In recent months,Giancarlo Esposito has been a popular fan-cast for several roles in the MCU, including Professor X, Norman Osborn, and Kang the Conqueror himself. WhileBreaking Bad, The Boys,andThe MandalorianstarEsposito hasn’t been officially cast in the MCU, the actor has recently teased his involvement with Marvel Studios at this year’s Phoenix Fan Fusion event (viaLegion of Sand). As well as teasing his potential MCU role being something that audiences won’t be expecting, Esposito suggested that his debut in the franchise would include him starring in a new Marvel Television series.
During a May panel at CCXP Mexico,Giancarlo Esposito previously confirmed his MCU casting, though neglected to reveal who he would be playing. Marvel Studios hasn’t yet commented on Esposito’s potential casting in the MCU, but the actor has suggested that he will debut"sooner rather than later,“and that his role will be"better than you can imagine.“This gives weight to the idea that Giancarlo Esposito could be portraying a recast Kang the Conqueror, as the new iteration of the villain will need to debut"sooner rather than later,“setting the stage forAvengers 5andSecret Wars.
10 Harsh Realities Of Rewatching Every Kang Appearance In The MCU So Far
Rewatching Kang the Conqueror in the MCU’s Multiverse Saga may come with some harsh realities after recent developments for the major villain.
Kang’s Marvel Comics Story Could Work Well In An MCU Series That Explains His Recasting In-Universe
Even though Giancarlo Esposito’s debut as Kang the Conqueror hasn’t been confirmed, it could be great to reintroduce the villain to the MCU in a Disney+ series.This could take note from Marvel Comics' soloKang the Conquerorrun in 2021, which saw an older and more-broken version of Kang the Conqueror take his younger variant under his wing, trying to forge him into the perfect villain by taking him through his entire history. This series exploredKang the Conqueror’s origins in Marvel Comics, which haven’t yet been explored in the MCU, so would be great to see in live-action.
This five-issue run ofKang the Conquerorsaw the older Kang guide his younger self through decades of Marvel’s history. This explored Kang’s career as the Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Rama-Tut, his battles with Doctor Doom and the Avengers, his evolution into the Scarlet Centurion, his romance with Ravonna Renslayer, and his time as the superhero Iron Lad. This would be a fantastic story to explore in anew MCU TV series, and Giancarlo Esposito would be an inspired choice for the older and defeatedKang the Conqueror, while this could also introduce a younger actor as the new permanent Kang.
Every Version Of Kang In The MCU Ahead Of Avengers 5
The MCU already introduced Kang the Conqueror’s main multiversal variants, which will likely be the villains of Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.
