Imagine if there were billions of Thanos'. That only scratches the surface of what makes Kang, portrayed by Jonathan Majors, such a formidable antagonist for the Marvel Cinematic Universe's future. His first appearance, in a single form, in Loki, and his upcoming appearance in Ant-Man and the Wasp: As for Quantumania, we are absolutely certain that his defeat will require a significant Avengers event. Therefore, what exactly is Ant-Man going to do?
According to Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige, that query is at the core of the explanation for why Marvel Studios selected Ant-Man, not only as the first member of the Avengers to confront Kang but also to begin Phase Five of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Feige stated at a press conference this week, "Phase four, as I said, was about introducing a lot of new characters and new heroes to the world." We want to begin Phase Five with a third film featuring beloved characters, like the Ant-Man team, and make use of them. We have discussed family. That's in line with being relatable and vulnerable. And who better than this family, who you might think could not handle it, to take on one of the biggest villains the MCU has ever encountered? Over the course of the movie, we find out that Janet has not only dealt with it, but has dealt with it for decades.
Because that final point gives a hint at a portion of the larger story of Quantumania, going into detail would require spoilers. However, we will say that you will learn a great deal about what transpired to Janet (Michelle Pfeiffer) throughout her time spent in the Quantum Realm. Which probably had something to do with this other being below. Then, when you add in her husband Hank (Michael Douglas), daughter Hope (Evangeline Lilly), Hope's boyfriend Scott (Paul Rudd), and Cassie (Kathryn Newton), you start to realize that a family unit might not be something Kang is used to.
Feige stated, "We thought all of these characters and these amazing actors would be a great audience surrogate to meet someone as complex, scary, and multiversal as Kang."
Wasp and Ant-Man: On February 17, Quantumania opens in theaters.
According to Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige, that query is at the core of the explanation for why Marvel Studios selected Ant-Man, not only as the first member of the Avengers to confront Kang but also to begin Phase Five of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Feige stated at a press conference this week, "Phase four, as I said, was about introducing a lot of new characters and new heroes to the world." We want to begin Phase Five with a third film featuring beloved characters, like the Ant-Man team, and make use of them. We have discussed family. That's in line with being relatable and vulnerable. And who better than this family, who you might think could not handle it, to take on one of the biggest villains the MCU has ever encountered? Over the course of the movie, we find out that Janet has not only dealt with it, but has dealt with it for decades.
Because that final point gives a hint at a portion of the larger story of Quantumania, going into detail would require spoilers. However, we will say that you will learn a great deal about what transpired to Janet (Michelle Pfeiffer) throughout her time spent in the Quantum Realm. Which probably had something to do with this other being below. Then, when you add in her husband Hank (Michael Douglas), daughter Hope (Evangeline Lilly), Hope's boyfriend Scott (Paul Rudd), and Cassie (Kathryn Newton), you start to realize that a family unit might not be something Kang is used to.
Feige stated, "We thought all of these characters and these amazing actors would be a great audience surrogate to meet someone as complex, scary, and multiversal as Kang."
Wasp and Ant-Man: On February 17, Quantumania opens in theaters.