MCU Phase 5 Theory: The Beyonder Is The MCU’s Next Thanos (Not Kang)

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Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe appears to set up Kang the Conqueror as the next Thanos-like main villain of the MCU's Phase 5, but it's possible that The Beyonder, a multiversal villain who's yet to be introduced, will fill that role. Thanos is now undoubtedly one of the most famous villains in all of sci-fi due to his appearances in Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, where he showcased his well-meaning yet twisted morality and his desire to «save» the universe despite having all of the Earth's Mightiest Heroes against him. Part of what made Thanos such a compelling villain was his character development in Avengers: Infinity War, which put most of its focus on the Mad Titan and gave him a resounding, albeit brief, victory.

Now that the MCU has moved on from the Infinity Saga, the franchise will need one or more antagonists who can fill the Thanos-shaped hole Avengers: Endgame left. While time travel and the multiverse could allow Thanos to return in the form of a variant, bringing him back would likely take away the impact of his previous victory and subsequent defeat. It's time for a new villain to step up, and the multiverse is precisely the concept that could help introduce them.

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Loki introduced He Who Remains, one variant of the time-traveling villains Kang the Conqueror, Rama-Tut, and the hero Iron Lad. Kang's role as the MCU's new main villain sounds logical, but looking at the big picture, another powerful character could take the throne of the MCU's next big bad: The Beyonder. Here's why.

Much like the Celestials, the Beyonder is a cosmic entity. However, he isn't just a natural piece of the universe's