Marvel's Big Kang Bombshell Makes Controversial Phase 5 Reshoots Way Better Almost A Year Later
Marvel Studios' decision to part ways with Jonathan Majors has raised questions about the future of Kang the Conqueror in the MCU. However, the changes made in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania's ending may have inadvertently set the stage for a smoother transition. Here's how the movie's last-minute reshoots are helping Marvel Studios navigate the Kang dilemma.
The Impact of Jonathan Majors' Departure
Marvel Studios recently announced its decision to end its professional relationship with Jonathan Majors, leaving the studio with the challenging task of dealing with the future of Kang the Conqueror in the MCU.
Kang sneers menacingly in Ant-Man 3
This decision comes in the wake of reports of assault and harassment, raising questions about how Marvel Studios will address the character of Kang in future MCU projects.
Kang is pulled into his Quantum Engine in Ant-Man 3
With Avengers 5 reportedly cutting the subtitle The Kang Dynasty, the studio faces the dilemma of recasting Kang or moving on from the character altogether.
Ant-Man and the Wasp stare at Kang being pulled into the Quantum Engine in Ant-Man 3
The Impact of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania's Reshoots
The ending of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania underwent last-minute reshoots, leading to a dramatic change in tone and narrative direction.
Scott Lang stares down at the ground in front of a blue sky in Ant-Man 3
Reports indicate that the original plan was to have Scott Lang stuck in the Quantum Realm and Kang escape into the world, suggesting a darker and more ambiguous conclusion.
Janet, Hope, Hank, and Scott welcome Cassie for a birthday dinner at the end of Ant-Man 3
The reported changes in the movie's ending may have inadvertently avoided an awkward plot thread for the MCU, providing a reasonable explanation for Kang's absence in future projects.
Kang (Jonathan Majors) in Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantumania in his classic costume
Unresolved Kang Plot Threads in the MCU
Despite being billed as the big bad of the MCU Multiverse Saga, there are surprisingly few Kang story threads in the franchise, with only one remaining open.
Victor Timely in Loki season 2's finale TVA room
The Council of Kangs from the Quantumania post-credits scene introduces three central variants - Scarlet Centurion, Immortus, and Rama-Tut - but the MCU could easily wrap up these loose threads by having the TVA monitor and address the council's activities.
With the TVA's involvement, the MCU can provide closure to the Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania story and Kang's loose threads, setting the stage for the future of the character in the MCU.
