By Odunmorayo Oke
06 June 2024 | 9:16 am
Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is making headlines with the announcement that over sixty characters will be returning for the highly anticipated next Avengers 5 film. The news has caused great excitement among die hard fans that are eagerly awaiting updates on the development and cast of Avengers. The inside news This upcoming film, originally titled…
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Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is making headlines with the announcement that over sixty characters will be returning for the highly anticipated next Avengers 5 film. The news has caused great excitement among die hard fans that are eagerly awaiting updates on the development and cast of Avengers.
The inside news
This upcoming film, originally titled Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, is poised to be one of the largest productions to date. Described as an “ensemble feature”, it will bring back a diverse mix of Marvel’s heroes, villains, and supporting characters.
Sources say the roster of returning characters includes the original six Avengers: Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow, and Hawkeye, as well as fan favourites like Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange, Tom Hiddleston’s Loki, Simu Liu’s Xu Shang-Chi, and Karen Gillan’s Nebula.
This bold move by Marvel is expected to set the stage for the future of the Marvel Phases. Despite the established deaths of the main Avengers in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) like Iron Man, there is a possibility of reuniting the original team, especially with the introduction of new Marvel comic heroes on Disney+.
The plot and central villain of Avengers 5 are still unknown. Especially following Jonathan Majors’ departure from the role of Kang the Conqueror.
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Additionally, Shawn Levy, known for directing Deadpool & Wolverine, has emerged as the top contender to oversee the production of the next Avengers installment. Levy has received the latest script, but he has not confirmed his acceptance of the role.
Finally, mark your calendars for May 1, 2026, as the release date for Avengers 5. Leading up to this epic crossover event, Marvel will pave the way with five upcoming films until 2025. They are Deadpool & Wolverine, Captain America: Brave New World, Thunderbolts, The Fantastic Four, and Blade. Avengers 5 is going to be one of Marvel’s largest productions till date.
More than 60 MCU characters may be returning for the next ‘Avengers’ movie, Deadline reports. pic.twitter.com/P9DT6rntm5
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