Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige announced Avengers: The Kang Dynasty alongside Avengers: Secret Wars at SDCC 2022, aiming to bring closure to the Multiverse Saga.
However, the upcoming film faces significant issues:
1. Trust Issues Post Secret Invasion:
After Phase 5’s Secret Invasion storyline, where the Avengers’ DNA was harvested without their knowledge, distrust among team members could impact Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.
2. High Bar Set by Infinity War & Endgame:
Following the monumental success of Infinity War and Endgame, The Kang Dynasty is under pressure to match their impact, despite the seven-year gap between releases.
3. Risk of Overusing Kang the Conqueror:
Kang’s multiple variants appearing in various MCU projects could lead to oversaturation and diminish the character’s allure by the time The Kang Dynasty arrives.
4. Overabundance of New Heroes:
The influx of new heroes in Phase 4 might overcrowd The Kang Dynasty’s cast, affecting character development and team dynamics. Smaller teams could be a solution.
5. Disconnection Among New Heroes:
The standalone nature of newly introduced heroes like Moon Knight and the Eternals raises questions about how they’ll fit into The Kang Dynasty’s narrative and the wider MCU.
6. Unclear Leadership for New Avengers:
The absence of iconic leaders like Captain America and Iron Man leaves a leadership vacuum in the new Avengers lineup. Identifying a suitable leader becomes pivotal.
7. Exclusion of Exciting Heroes:
Avengers 5 won’t feature heroes like the Fantastic Four and the X-Men, which might create confusion but also allows focus on the new Avengers team.
8. Explaining Kang’s Complex Plan:
Jonathan Majors’ Kang the Conqueror hasn’t fully unveiled his plan yet, and The Kang Dynasty must allocate sufficient time to unravel the character’s intricate scheme.
9. Preserving Personal Stakes:
The influx of new heroes and focus on Kang’s plan could potentially undermine the personal stakes that grounded previous Avengers films.
10. Recasting Jonathan Majors:
Facing legal troubles, Marvel Studios might have to recast Jonathan Majors’ role or reconsider the future of Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.
Avengers: The Kang Dynasty’s success depends on its ability to navigate these challenges while delivering a compelling conclusion to the Multiverse Saga.