The Surprising Avengers 5 Theory Uniting All MCU Fanatics

After Marvel Studios announced delays for Phase 5 and 6 movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, fans have speculated about potential changes to Avengers: The Kang Dynasty. Some are hopeful that the extra production time will lead to a recasting for Avengers 5. Jonathan Majors, who played the main villain Kang the Conqueror in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, received praise for his portrayal. However, his recent arrest on assault and harassment charges following a domestic dispute with his girlfriend has left his MCU future uncertain. While Marvel has a history of recasting characters, the studio may be waiting to make any big decisions regarding Majors' fate. The delays may provide an opportunity for the studio to recast if necessary.

Why Was Avengers 5 Delayed A Full Year?

The delay in the upcoming Marvel slate may be attributed to the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike. As these Phase 5 and 6 movies are still in the early stages of development, losing writers during this crucial point would be a significant setback. The MCU's success lies in the interconnectedness of all its projects, making it challenging to maintain continuity and coherence without the presence of writers on set. Although most of the upcoming MCU delays are only for a few months, the release date for Avengers: The Kang Dynasty has been pushed back by a full year, taking over Avengers: Secret Wars' original 2026 schedule.

The Kang Dynasty is set to be the first part of the culmination of the Multiverse Saga, as well as the first Avengers film since the massive triumph of Infinity War and Endgame. Expectations for the movie are high, making it understandable for Marvel to give themselves more time to refine the production. Topping the widely anticipated Infinity Saga was always going to be a challenge, leading to Phase 4 receiving some criticism. With the studio introducing canon Disney+ shows into the MCU during this phase, it ended up being a mixture of individual projects that carried over into the beginning of Phase 5.

Marvel has once again raised the bar with the impressive quality of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. It is crucial for the studio to maintain this level of excellence in their future projects. With the delay of the MCU movies, Marvel has the opportunity to utilize the extra time to their advantage, particularly with the highly anticipated Multiverse Saga culmination of The Kang Dynasty. While it is uncertain whether the improvements will involve recasting Majors as Kang the Conqueror in the MCU, the possibility cannot be ruled out, especially with Avengers: The Kang Dynasty's extended production timeline.