With the benefit of hindsight, it’s both baffling and amusing that Kevin Feige decided to hinge the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe on Ant-Man 3. While the resoundingly popular No Way Home marked the official introduction of Marvel’s Multiverse Saga – using it as a chance to unite three beloved Peter Parkers – it was Quantumania that debuted Thanos’ replacement. Or, more accurately, replacements.
And make no mistake, this was set to be Kang’s era: as the defining figure in the next stage of the adventure, Marvel Phase 6 was set to rotate on his axis. At least, that was the plan.
