What to Know About 'Avengers: The Kang Dynasty'

There are likely more questions than ever about 'Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.' Here's what we know so far.

There are likely more questions than ever about Avengers: The Kang Dynasty in light of star Jonathan Majors' recent and very harrowing and serious allegations of assault (allegations which he denies).

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"Avengers: The Kang Dynasty" logo

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Following the less-than-stellar response to Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and the exit of Marvel Studios' Victoria Alonso, there are a lot of unknowns about the Marvel Cinematic Universe's newest Big Bad and his future. Here's everything we know so far—and check back for updates, because if there's anything we know for sure about Marvel Studios these days, it's that a lot of things are subject to change.

Also, please beware of potential Marvel spoilers ahead if you're not caught up with the MCU!

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Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror

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When is the Avengers: The Kang Dynasty release date?

Avengers: The Kang Dynasty is scheduled to release on May 2, 2025. The film will be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's sixth phase.

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Who is in the cast of Avengers: The Kang Dynasty?

Marvel has not confirmed any cast members for Avengers: The Kang Dynasty. Based on the title, it is likely that the plan was for Jonathan Majors will return as Kang.

It's unknown whether Majors' recent harrowing arrest will change that, as Disney hasn't released any statements on the matter and Majors has denied the allegations and claimed he's innocent. As such, the Avengers: The Kang Dynasty cast is likely as of this writing:

Jonathan Majors as Kang

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Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror

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Jonathan Majors is still slated to return as Kang the Conqueror as of this writing. He was highly praised for his performance in the role in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and Loki.

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Paul Rudd as Ant-Man/Scott Lang

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Paul Rudd as Scott Lang/Ant-Man

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Paul Rudd is likely to return as Ant-Man, who faced off with Kang in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.

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Anthony Mackie as Captain America/Sam Wilson

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Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson/Captain America

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Anthony Mackie will be in Avengers: The Kang Dynasty as Sam Wilson/Captain America.

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Iman Vellani as Ms. Marvel/Kamala Khan

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Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel

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Iman Vellani is speculated to reprise her role of Ms. Marvel/Kamala Khan from Ms. Marvel and The Marvels, as her bangles may play a key role in the story. (Read on for on that.)

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Kathryn Newton as Cassie Lang

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Kathryn Newton as Cassie Lang

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Kathryn Newton is speculated to be returning as Cassie Lang, Ant-Man's daughter, following the events of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.

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Brie Larson as Captain Marvel/Carol Danvers

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Brie Larson as Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel

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Though Brie Larson has expressed some ambivalence towards continuing in the MCU, she is expected to appear in Avengers: Kang Dynasty as Captain Marvel/Carol Danvers.

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Benedict Wong as Wong

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Benedict Wong as Wong

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Fan-favorite Benedict Wong is expected to appear as Wong in Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.

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Is there an Avengers: The Kang Dynasty trailer?

There is no trailer for Avengers: The Kang Dynasty just yet. Marvel Studios will likely release a trailer a few months before the film's release date.

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What Avengers are in The Kang Dynasty?

Marvel Studios has not confirmed which Avengers will appear in Avengers: The Kang Dynasty. The team's line-up is in flux and there is are a lot of options for the studio to choose from. That said, it's likely we'll see Ant-Man (Paul Rudd). It's speculated that Captain Marvel (Brie Larson), Ms. Marvel (Iman Vellani) and Wong (Benedict Wong) may also be in the roster.

Though he isn't an Avenger (because he can never really be trusted!), Loki (Tom Hiddleston) will probably pop up as well.

Based on the post-credits scene in Doctor Strange In the Multi-Verse of Madness, we may also see Benedict Cumberbatch's Dr. Strange and Charlize Theron as Clea, but that remains to be seen and may depend on whether incursions play a role in the story. (That said, it's likely that they will.)

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Is Kang the Conqueror in Avengers?

Kang the Conqueror is a villain from Marvel's Avengers comics. He has fought the Avengers, as a team and individually, many times. In the MCU, he's a villain.

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Is Avengers Kang Dynasty Phase 5?

Avengers: The Kang Dynasty is part of Marvel's Phase 6.

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Will Moon Knight be in Avengers: Kang Dynasty?

It's not known yet if Moon Knight (Oscar Isaac) will appear in Avengers: The Kang Dynasty. That said, fans would love to see him in it!

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Will Iron Man be in Avengers: Kang Dynasty?

It remains to be seen whether Iron Man will be in Avengers: Kang Dynasty.

What is the Avengers: The Kang Dynasty plot?

Marvel Studios has not released an official plot synopsis for Avengers: The Kang Dynasty. Based on the title, Kang will be involved in the plot in a major way, likely through incursions in the multi-verse timelines.

Avengers: The Kang Dynasty writer Jeff Loveness told Backstory that technology plays a major role in the story of Kang, explaining, "What makes him such an existential threat? What makes Kang similar to each other, and unique? And then the Rick and Morty guy in me is going, ‘Okay, you also just don’t want to rip off the portal gun, or like the Rick technology, or whatever.’"

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Are there Avengers: The Kang Dynasty spoilers?

Beware of spoilers from prior MCU projects as well as Avengers: The Kang Dynasty before reading on!

In an interview, Loveness revealed that ring technology plays a role in Kang's story and that Easter eggs were planted in Doctor Strange In the Multi-Verse of Madness, specifically in Reed Richards' teleportation as part of his Illuminati meeting.

"I guess this gets into spoiler territory," Loveness told Backstory, "but I’m sure people have picked up the fact of like, ’Oh, he has ring technology. That’s interesting. Or, he’s got, ‘Oh, those glyphs look a little similar.’ So, I think we’ll be seeing that Kang has had his fingerprints on the MCU for a long time."

The rings and glyphs likely also tie into Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings as well as Kamala Khan's bangles from Ms. Marvel and The Marvels.

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How did Avengers defeat Kang?

Kang appeared in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. He was seemingly defeated when the Wasp kicked him really hard into his power source ... but the post-credits scene revealed that there are plenty more of him to wreak havoc in the multi-verse.

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Who is the villain in Avengers: The Kang Dynasty?

Marvel Studios has not officially confirmed who the villain of Avengers: The Kang Dynasty is. Based on the title, it's safe to assume it's going to be Kang the Conqueror and his council of variants.

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Who dies in Kang Dynasty?

It's unknown who, if anyone, dies in Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.

Is Kang the next Avengers villain?

Marvel Studios has established that Kang will play a major role in the Multiverse Saga. It is likely he will be the next major villain for the team and already faced off against Loki in Loki and Ant-Man in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.

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Are Kang and Galactus the same?

Kang and Galactus are two separate characters. One is a time traveler, the other is giant spaceman that eats planets.

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Is Jonathan Majors still Kang the Conqueror?

Disney and Marvel Studios have not made any comments publicly about whether or not Majors' role will be recast in light of his recent assault charges. It's been speculated that they're taking a "wait and see" approach depending on how the criminal charges play out, as well as on how the court of public opinion reacts to the news.

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Is Kang the Conqueror Tony Stark?

Kang the Conqueror is typically not presented as a variant of Tony Stark. In the comics, a variant of Kang, however, did use the heroic identity of Iron Lad in the Young Avengers.

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Will Iron Man return in Avengers: The Kang Dynasty?

Marvel Studios has not confirmed that Iron Man will return in Avengers: The Kang Dynasty. It is rumored that a version of Iron Man may appear.

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Who is the next Avengers villain after Kang?

Marvel Studios has not revealed any plans for its films after the Multiverse Saga. There are many more villains for the studio to choose from.

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Is Kang scared of Tony?

Marvel Studios has not confirmed if Tony Stark and Kang will appear in any movies together. So far, the cinematic version of the villain does not appear to be afraid of any Avengers.

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Why is Kang so powerful?

Kang is a time traveler from the future. He has both advanced technology and knowledge of the future.

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Is Kang the Conqueror more powerful than Thanos?

Without any technology, Kang the Conqueror would not be more powerful than Thanos. With his future tech and time-traveling abilities, however, it's possible that a version of Kang could be more powerful than Thanos.

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