The upcomingAvengersmovies will not be able to use a major death that had been teased by aMarvel Cinematic Universestar.Avengers: DoomsdayandSecret Warsare expected to feature characters from all over the MCU and the multiverse at large. That was confirmed by how thecast ofAvengers: Doomsdayevenincludes players from Fox’s original X-Men.
That opens the door for major MCU characters to be joined by some supporting players from Marvel’s many movie franchises. With the debut of Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom being the main aspect ofAvengers: Doomsday’s story, the villain should kill at least one hero,putting him as a Thanos-level threat. However, one MCU character’s death can likely be ruled out.
Michael Douglas Wanted Hank Pym To Die If He Were To Return
Hank Pym Was The MCU’s First Version Of Ant-Man
Michael Douglas appeared in all three Ant-Man movies as the original bearer of the mantle in the MCU, Hank Pym.I was afraid Hank would have been killed by Kang the Conquerordue to the villain’s thirst for revenge against Janet van Dyne. However, Kang is no longer in the MCU. Still, Hank Pym’s fate seemed sealed for the Avengers movies.
That is due to howMichael Douglas wants Hank Pym to die in the MCU. Asked whether he would return afterAnt-Man and the Wasp: Quantumaniafor another movie in the Paul Rudd franchise,the Marvel actor revealed that he would do so if his character were to die. That death could have been impactful inAvengers: DoomsdayorSecret Wars.
Michael Douglas Has Now Made Hank Pym’s Avengers Movie Death Nearly Impossible
The MCU Actor Recently Made A Major Career Reveal
Despite his comment about being open to an MCU return that ended with Hank Pym’s death, it looks unlikely that the actor will ever be back in the role. That is becauseMichael Douglas recently announced he has retired from acting. While the right project could bring him back,it seems like his Marvel days have endedafterQuantumania’s failure.
Avengers: Doomsday & Secret Wars Should Still Feature Other Deaths
The Avengers Movies Will Feature The Biggest Roster Of Characters In MCU Projects
While Hank Pym is unlikely to appear in theupcoming Avengers movies, be it to die or help Paul Rudd’s Scott Lang, there are other possible deaths for the film. One of the characters leading the death theories is Tom Hiddleston’s Loki. As he is the protector of the multiverse,Loki would likely be on a collision course with Doctor Doom.
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With Incursions set to destroy universes in at least one of the Avengers movies, variants of beloved heroes could perish. There is a decent chance thatFox’s X-Men are appearing for a swan song that could end with most of them dead. Deadpool could also die in theAvengersmovies to pay off the moment when Thor cries over him.
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Avengers: Doomsday is the fifth Avengers film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and will bring together heroes, new and old, to face off against Victor von Doom - played by the returning Robert Downey Jr.. Avengers 5 will also mark the beginning of phase 6 of the MCU.
Avengers: Secret Wars is an anticipated installment in Phase 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, serving as the finale of The Multiverse Saga. Scheduled for release in December 2027, the film’s plot remains under wraps, fueling curiosity about its role in the expansive Marvel narrative.
