MCU Theory Completely Changes Namor's Origin In Phase 4
Casting and leaks related to Black Panther: Wakanda Forever have led to a theory that Marvel is completely changing Namor’s origin story by dropping Atlantis altogether. His inclusion hasn’t been officially confirmed yet, but Namor the Sub-Mariner is widely believed to be the main villain of the next Black Panther movie. Exactly how the MCU plans to adapt one of Marvel’s oldest characters has been a significant point of discussion for years now.
At this point, the Avenging Son is arguably the most important Marvel Comics character who has never appeared in live-action before. Rights issues with Universal have stood in the way of a solo movie for the character, but if the rumors about his MCU debut are true, Namor is on his way to joining the MCU as early as November 2022. As for what Marvel’s long-term plan for him could be, his rich history in the comic encompasses decades of stories, thus providing the studio with an abundance of options. He’s been an anti-hero, the would-be conqueror of humanity, a Defender, an Avenger, and an X-Man. But it seems Marvel will start first with his kingdom’s old rivalry with Wakanda, which has its roots in comics published in the 1970s.
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It's expected that Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’s story will revolve around the people of Wakanda going to war with the underwater kingdom of Atlantis, which will be led by Namor. However, it’s at least possible that Marvel is secretly planning on heading in a unexpected direction with the Sub-Mariner. Rather than introduce him as the Prince of Atlantis, Black Panther 2 may not include Atlantis at all. Here’s why some are speculating that the MCU’s interpretation of Namor is
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