Marvel fans have been buzzing lately with ideas on how to address the “Kang the Conqueror issue” in the MCU, especially since Marvel and Disney had to rewrite major portions of Phase 5 due to recent developments with Jonathan Majors, who played Kang. Now, a fan has come up with a simple yet epic solution to the problem that could shift the entire course of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) in an exciting direction.
After Avengers: Endgame set the stage for the next big villain, Kang was introduced in the Disney+ series Loki. However, due to legal issues surrounding Majors, it appears that Marvel may be pivoting away from using Kang as the central villain for the upcoming phases.
The “Kang Issue” and Fan Solution
The dilemma for Marvel is clear: how do you acknowledge Kang without having him take the spotlight as the major villain? Reddit user “mattforbes” suggests an elegant and powerful solution: Enter Galactus. The user proposed that in Fantastic Four: First Steps, Marvel could explain Kang’s disappearance by having Galactus destroy the planet where all the Kang variants reside.
“Fantastic Four could begin with the same ending as Quantumania followed by a huge frame pull to space where we see Galactus eat the planet and kill all the Kangs. Boom. Galactus is established early as a major threat and no one needs to thread a Kang storyline,” the fan wrote.
This idea was met with enthusiasm across the Marvel fanbase. One Reddit user, “KellerBurden22,” replied, “That would be really badass.” Others chimed in with agreement, adding that it would be a great way to introduce Galactus, one of the most anticipated characters in the MCU.
Potential Problems with the Theory
Not everyone was completely sold, though. Redditor “The Auditor” pointed out a flaw in the theory, mentioning that the Kang variants exist in different universes across the multiverse, not just in the world of Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania. This would make it complicated for Galactus to “wipe them out” in one go, given that Kang operates across different dimensions and timelines.
Still, the concept of Galactus being introduced as the next major villain seems to be gaining traction. According to Marvel insiders, Galactus is expected to make his debut in the MCU in the near future, portrayed by Ralph Ineson, whose deep, commanding voice is sure to bring the cosmic entity to life.
Galactus: The Next MCU Villain?
The idea of replacing Kang with Galactus is not as far-fetched as it might initially seem. Galactus, a cosmic entity who devours entire planets, has long been one of the most powerful and iconic villains in Marvel Comics. He presents a threat on a scale even greater than Thanos, and his introduction would be the perfect way to raise the stakes for Marvel’s Phase 6 and beyond.
In fact, using Galactus to “clean up” the Kang storyline would not only give Marvel a way out of their current predicament but also set up the Fantastic Four’s introduction to the MCU in an unforgettable way. Imagine the epic visuals of Galactus looming over a planet full of Kang variants, devouring it whole. It would be a bold, visually stunning moment that could redefine what fans expect from Marvel movies.
What’s Next for the MCU?
With Fantastic Four: First Steps set for release on July 25, 2025, Marvel fans won’t have to wait too long to see if this fan theory becomes a reality. In the meantime, fans are eagerly anticipating how Marvel will handle the Kang situation in upcoming films like Loki Season 2 and Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.
Even though it’s uncertain if Kang will be entirely erased from the MCU, one thing is for sure—Marvel has a long history of adapting and evolving its storylines to meet fan expectations and real-world challenges.
Marvel is also no stranger to teasing big changes and new villains. Remember how long they hinted at Thanos before he became a central figure in Infinity War? We could be in for a similar buildup with Galactus.
If Marvel chooses to adopt this fan theory, we could be in for a monumental shift in the MCU’s villain hierarchy. Galactus eating the Kang variants would not only resolve the “Kang issue” but also establish Galactus as the next big bad to be reckoned with. Fans are clearly on board with this idea, and only time will tell how Marvel will navigate the challenges of Phase 5 and beyond.
In any case, fans can expect a thrilling future for the MCU, with or without Kang. The anticipation for Fantastic Four and the introduction of Galactus is only growing, and Marvel seems to be on the verge of another iconic era in cinematic history.