How Deadpool 3 Can End Kang's MCU Storyline

The Opportunity to End Kang's MCU Storyline

Marvel Studios' next theatrical release, Deadpool 3, presents a unique opportunity to bring closure to the Kang the Conqueror storyline in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Following recent events involving actor Jonathan Majors, who portrayed Kang the Conqueror, there have been uncertainties about the future of the character in the MCU. However, Deadpool 3 may offer a solution to tie up all the loose ends of Kang's narrative for good.

Jonathan Majors' Council of Kangs in Ant-Man 3 mid-credits scene

Kang the Conqueror was introduced as a significant antagonist in the MCU's Phase 4, with a storyline set to culminate in a battle against the New Avengers team in 2026's Avengers: The Kang Dynasty. However, after Jonathan Majors' conviction for assault and harassment, and subsequent firing from Marvel Studios, the character's future in the MCU has been thrown into jeopardy. The upcoming Deadpool 3 is poised to address these challenges and provide a fitting conclusion to Kang's storyline.

Jonathan Majors' He Who Remains in Loki season 1's final episode

Deadpool 3's Role in Resolving Kang's Narrative

Set photos from Deadpool 3 have sparked speculation about the involvement of the Time Variance Authority (TVA), first introduced in Loki season 1. These photos have fueled anticipation that the TVA will play a crucial role in addressing the loose ends of Kang the Conqueror's storyline in the MCU. The TVA's intervention in Deadpool 3 presents an opportunity to resolve the unresolved plot points related to the Council of Kangs and the impending Multiversal War.

Kang the Conqueror fighting Scott Lang at the end of Ant-Man 3

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania teased the Council of Kangs, a group composed of thousands of Kang variants, indicating a significant role for Kang's variants in the MCU. However, with uncertainties surrounding Kang's storyline following Jonathan Majors' conviction, Deadpool 3 may step in to address the fate of the Council of Kangs and provide closure to this narrative arc.

Kang the Conqueror seemingly being killed at the end of Ant-Man 3

The Resolution of Kang's Storyline

The portrayal of Kang the Conqueror by Jonathan Majors in the MCU included three main variants: He Who Remains in Loki seasons 1 and 2, Kang the Conqueror in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, and Victor Timely in Loki season 2. While these variants hinted at the threat posed by Kang and the impending Multiversal War, recent developments have raised questions about the future of Kang's storyline in the MCU.

He Who Remains' corpse at the end of Loki season 2 episode 3

Deadpool 3 has the potential to provide closure to Kang's narrative by addressing the fate of the Council of Kangs, which was left unresolved in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. The Time Variance Authority's involvement in Deadpool 3 may offer a resolution to the Council of Kangs' arc, thereby allowing Marvel Studios to move on from Kang's storyline and explore new narrative avenues in the MCU.

Victor Timely in Loki season 2's finale TVA room