Was Marvel’s Establishment On Kang The Conquerer Storyline A Waste Of Time? Explored

Approximately four weeks following Quantumania’s premiere, Majors was apprehended for assaulting his partner. Subsequently, he was dismissed from various projects after an appearance in Loki Season 2. His trial took place in December, resulting in a guilty verdict on two charges of assault and harassment. Marvel swiftly terminated Majors’ contract following the verdict. The title of the fifth Avengers film, initially The Kang Dynasty, was altered to Avengers: Doomsday, with Doctor Doom stepping into the role as the primary antagonist for the franchise. This development has sparked debate concerning the direction of the franchise moving forward.

Was Kang a waste of time?

It’s disappointing that Marvel has decided not to feature Kang in their franchise, as many fans feel that the post-Avengers: Endgame stories lack a cohesive plan similar to the Infinity Saga. Initially, it was reported that Kang wasn’t intended to be the primary antagonist for the Multiverse Saga, but his appearances in Loki and Quantumania were meant to conclude his storyline.

Dropping Kang suddenly might heighten fans’ concerns about hasty storytelling, as Doctor Doom is set to enter the Avengers’ world in Avengers: Doomsday. This late in the Multiverse Saga, his introduction could seem too abrupt. In contrast, Thanos had a gradual development since the first Avengers, with brief cameos in post-credits scenes and Guardians of the Galaxy, making it a more natural choice for Marvel to recast Kang. Given that Kang is a multiversal threat, they can easily explain why another actor plays the role, considering Marvel’s history of recasting characters.

Kang didn’t live up to our expectations in Quantumania. His performance was weak compared to Thanos, lacking the emotional complexity and menacing aura that Thanos had. His character in Quantumania is easily defeated, and the Kang Council takes over as the main antagonist, making him less interesting than Erik Killmonger. The fact that his character lacks depth and emotional complexity could be a disadvantage.

In summary, considering the Multiverse Saga is approaching its climax with Secret Wars, we might not expect massive changes in the main storyline. This assumption is strengthened by Doctor Doom’s larger role in the Secret Wars comic story compared to Kang. Given Doom’s extensive cosmic-related storylines, he could potentially be a more captivating multiversal threat than Kang. Therefore, switching to a more intriguing villain could help re-attract fans who felt disengaged during Phases Four and Five.

The impact of Marvel Studios on Jonathan Majors’ character has sparked renewed interest in the Multiverse Storyline, causing some viewers to question the purpose of films like Quantumania. Given Marvel’s current challenges, it might be wise to introduce a more captivating antagonist, such as Victor Von Doom, to reinvigorate the franchise. As Kang is no longer the main adversary, Marvel needs to find a new villain to keep audiences engaged.