The Ultimate Endgame: Meet the Next Biggest Villain After Kang in the MCU's Exciting Future Reports

Summary

Kang the Conqueror is not done for good in the Marvel Cinematic Universe; he will play a central role in Phase 6's Avengers films and the Multiverse Saga's conclusion.

In the MCU, Kingpin is being established as the next significant antagonist following Kang. This is indicated by references in Daredevil: Born Again and his forthcoming role in Echo.

Moving forward, the MCU should concentrate on street-level foes such as Kingpin, thus granting greater participation to heroes like Daredevil and Punisher in the action.

Recent reports from the Marvel Cinematic Universe bring good news for Kang the Conqueror, the universe's most formidable villain. Jonathan Majors made his debut as Kang in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, and despite appearing to meet his demise in a shocking twist, it seems unlikely that Kang's story has reached its conclusion. Kang has been positioned as the primary threat in the Multiverse Saga, with hints in Loki season 2 suggesting the overwhelming terror he will bring to future MCU films.

While Phase 4 of the MCU concluded without an Avengers movie, Phase 5 is set to follow suit. However, Phase 6 will introduce two films dedicated to Earth's Mightiest Heroes: Avengers: The Kang Dynasty and Avengers: Secret Wars. These monumental movies are expected to prominently feature Kang, providing a fitting conclusion to the Multiverse Saga. Nevertheless, the universe will face a significant void once Kang's story arc concludes. Fortunately, new reports about the MCU's future suggest that Marvel has already identified the ideal successor to Kang, ensuring that the next major villain is a perfect choice.

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MCU's Daredevil Reports Are Great For Setting Kingpin Up As The Next Major Villain

New information from the US Copyright Office sheds light on changes in the character Kingpin in the upcoming Daredevil: Born Again. While this information has not been confirmed by Marvel and is subject to potential alterations, it suggests that the storyline will revolve around the efforts of Matt Murdock (portrayed by Charlie Cox) and Wilson Fisk (played by Vincent D'Onofrio) to abandon their darker personas and dedicate themselves to the well-being of New York City. However, their troubled pasts eventually catch up with them. These intriguing details, combined with Fisk's significant role in Echo, where his relationship with Maya Lopez and the unfortunate incident of her shooting him in Hawkeye adds emotional depth, make Kingpin's future all the more captivating.

The rumor that Kingpin will become New York City's Mayor in the series aligns with the details presented in The new Daredevil: Born Again. As Fisk harnesses his power, he sets out to target the MCU's street-level heroes. D'Onofrio's portrayal of Kingpin in Netflix's Daredevil positioned him as the primary antagonist throughout all three seasons, equipping him with ample experience to embark on this next phase for the character. Marvel may be using this opportunity to establish Kingpin as the MCU's next major villain, possibly surpassing even Kang in prominence. Additionally, Kingpin’s apparent desire to leave his villainous past behind, combined with his character development in Echo, would uphold Marvel's tradition of crafting sympathetic villains. D'Onofrio possesses the expertise to bring forth the nuanced portrayal required for this role.

Why The MCU Needs To Focus On Street-Level Villains For Its Future

Having had Thanos as the primary antagonist of the Infinity Saga and Kang as the ultimate adversary in the Multiverse Saga, it is time for the MCU to shift its focus towards street-level villains like Kingpin. Constantly raising the stakes in terms of villainy would be challenging, and introducing another antagonist in the same league as Thanos and Kang might feel repetitive. Marvel Studios now possesses several street-level heroes, making it the opportune moment for the MCU to explore such adversaries. This change would allow characters like Daredevil and the Punisher to have more active roles in the action, compared to a more powerful villain who succeeds Kang as the MCU's central antagonist.