Warning: Spoiler for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantum Fever
Kangcai the Conqueror is officially released Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantum Fever, Marvel Studios has been laying the groundwork for entering the Marvel Cinematic Universe for some time now. The MCU’s Phase 5 finally begins with a prequel directed by Peyton Reed. The return of Scott Lang and the rest of the Ant-Man team comes at a pivotal moment in the series’ new storyline, as they face off against the next Avengers villain. Kang the Conqueror is predicted to be the biggest threat to the MCU after Thanos, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantum Fever Officially established his active position in the Multiverse Saga.
Known for their long-running games, Marvel has a history of sneaking seemingly innocuous details into their projects that eventually become important. This will likely continue to happen as Marvel Studios builds the MCU’s Multiverse Story. Therefore, even though Kang only Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantum FeverThen, before the battle with Thanos began, Marvel quietly provided clues about his appearance. Looking back at certain movies and TV shows, it’s now easier to pick up on these cues as the next overall plot of the MCU will become clearer.
Ant-Man’s Quantum City
The founding of Kang can be traced back to ant ManWhile the trilogy officially introduced new villain Kang the Conqueror, the 2015 original film provided the first clear clue that Marvel was planning a villain appearance. In the film’s final action sequence, Scott Lang enters a subatomic state, and in his brief Quantum Realm, there’s a clear outline of a civilization that turns out to be a version of Chronopolis of the MCU.
For context, Chronopolis first appeared in Marvel Comics captain america yearbook #11 In 1992, it was established as Kang’s headquarters in the Marvel Universe. Located in Limbo, a dimension that exists beyond time, Chronopolis serves as a refuge he can retreat to when he loses a battle with the Avengers or needs to regroup.marvel in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantum Fever Act as Kang’s base of operations in the Quantum Realm.
4. Janet van Dyne’s Mysterious Time in the Quantum Realm
MCU’s Quantum Realm Debut ant Man A new mystery has also been born: one that revolves around what happened when Janet van Dyne entered the subatomic age decades ago. Saving the original Wasp is the main story of the sequel, Ant-Man and the Wasp It ends with her successful return to Earth. However, because of the appearance of Thanos, until Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantum Fever Her secret history with Kang the Conqueror is revealed. However, Marvel Studios hasn’t been so subtle in suggesting that Janet’s time in the MCU’s Quantum Realm isn’t just stuck there.
3 Loki face to face with the Variant Kang, the rest
stone Thanos brought the God of Misery back to the MCU even though he died at the hands of Thanos Avengers: Infinity WarIn the show, Loki explores the multiverse, where he explores the concept of transmutation and multiple timelines. The project is filled with hints of Kang the Conqueror’s existence, but introduces He Who Remains stone The season 1 finale effectively confirmed that Marvel has cast Kang as the future villain of the MCU. In fact, He Who Remains stands out as the MCU’s first Kang variant. By establishing Kang directly as a show, it also paves the way for character-centricity. stone Season 2 story. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantum FeverA mid-credits scene introduces Kang’s variant, Victor Timely, and hints that he’s at the center of Loki’s next adventure in the MCU.
2 Moon Knight Mention His Fight With Kang In Marvel Comics
Moonlight Knight Arguably one of the most unexpected projects involving Kang the Conqueror, Marvel Studios was still able to hide some involvement with the villain in the Oscar Isaac-led series. The first Easter egg was revealed early on in the show through one of Ammit’s thugs, wearing a jacket designed by Pharaoh Rama-Tut, a variation of Kang the Conqueror and in Marvel Comics One character. The main antagonist of the ruler .egyptian official debut Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantum Fever Appears at the end as a key member of the MCU’s Kangs Council.
Monday Moonlight Knight The reference to Kang is more subtle. The program’s final QR code is associated with Moon Knight’s First Demon of the Year. Released in 2019, this issue follows Moon Knight’s battle with Kang the Conqueror after the villain recreated reality in an attempt to banish Khonshu from reality. For context, Kang hasn’t had any clear connection to the character’s on-screen adventures so far, so this could very well be a subtle hint of potential confrontation in the series. future with an MCU villain.
1 Quote about Iron Man’s Scary Moment in Avengers: Endgame
The Quantum Realm was founded in ant Manbut it’s only on Avengers: Game over The idea of time travel is implemented in the MCU. At the time, Kang the Conqueror was an unknown being, and attention remained focused on the efforts of Thanos and the Avengers to undo the Holocaust. However, when the snapshot is reversed and 2014’s Thanos joins the MCU in 2023, Iron Man makes a comment that heralds Kang’s arrival. Apparently, the Avengers realized the consequences of interfering with the natural flow of time. Regarding the fact that Thanos has been stalking them since 2014, Tony Stark quipped: “You mess with time, and it tends to go the other way.”
Considering Kang claims that he defeated the Avengers, it’s certain that Iron Man (or one of his variants) has encountered the villain before as well. This is implied by the helmet of the Hero in the Citadel of the Stayer stone. Similar to his vision of Thanos, Iron Man may have foreseen another threat that would enter the MCU as part of his decision to disrupt the natural order of things with a heist. time. This time, however, his contemporaries will be tasked with protecting the universe from Kang the Conqueror’s evil plans.