Ant-Man 3 Actor Unveils Kang’s Abilities In The MCU

Jonathan Majors, the actor set to play the villain Kang the Conqueror in Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania, has given fans a glimpse into the

By Kunal Sharma
January 22,2023
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Jonathan Majors, the actor set to play the villain Kang the Conqueror in Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania, has given fans a glimpse into the powers that his character will possess in the upcoming MCU film. Kang, who first appeared in Loki, is set to be the next big villain in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with many believing that he will be even more powerful than Thanos, played by Josh Brolin. However, Kang’s portrayal in the film will be quite different from his comic book counterpart in terms of his powers and abilities.

In the comics, Kang does not possess any true superpowers, instead relying on futuristic technology in his suit of armor. This suit allows him to produce concussive blasts from his hands, but there are likely to be other powers that haven’t been shown on screen yet. However, Majors has hinted that fans can expect to see something different from Kang’s powers in the film. He stated that the power comes from Kang’s “internal drive” and that “his pain, suffering, discomfort, and frustration with society and the world” is what makes the villain so great.

“Where’s that power come from… Well, I mean, here’s the thing with villains… or with any character, but particularly with villains that, yes, there is the manifestation of the power, but the internal power is really the drive. And I think with Kang, something I’ve found so interesting is that his pain, and suffering, and, discomfort and, frustration with society, and the world, that is so great in him that that friction has allowed him to make himself into the supervillain that you see.”

“It is that internal friction that gives him that power. Now, how it manifests, stay tuned. But yeah, his heartache is great and I think is so massive, he does live up to that title of being the biggest, baddest MCU villain that we’ve had.”

“We had a lot of conversations early on about how this character would move and speak. Kang is able to experience past, present, and future at the same time. What does that look like? He conserves his energy. There’s not a wasted gesture or word, and if Kang says something, he means it.”

 

Kang's Facial Scars Are More Important Than You Realize
Kang’s Facial Scars Are More Important Than You Realize

Majors also touched on how the film will explore the “relationship to time as human beings” for each character, with themes of love, friendship, and legacy at the forefront of the story. He said that the film is ultimately about how time plays within our relationships and how every character, from Hank to Janet to Scott, is touched by that and deals with the threat or promise of time in a different way.

“i think the film is ultimately about our relationship to time as human beings and how time plays within our relationships. Love, friendship, legacy: that’s what the story is about and every character from Hank to Janet to Scott—all of us are touched by that and deal with the threat or promise of time in a different way.”

 

While fans have only gotten a small taste of Kang’s power, more of which was shown in the trailer that exclusively premiered at the D23 Fan Expo, it seems that his real power comes from within. This continues a poignant theme for MCU big bads, especially after Thanos revealed his own twisted motivations for wiping out half the universe. However, Kang’s own struggles have the potential to be much more dangerous than anything the MCU has ever seen.

Part of this will be due to the fact that Kang will be divided into a seemingly infinite number of versions of himself, each with their own set of powers and abilities. This means that not only will Kang be a formidable opponent on his own, but he will also have the ability to call on an army of versions of himself to fight for him. This makes him an even more dangerous villain than Thanos, who only had one version of himself.

In addition to his powers, Kang’s backstory and motivations will also be different from his comic book counterpart. In the comics, Kang is a time-traveling conqueror from the future who seeks to dominate the past and the present. However, in the film, it seems that his motivations will be much more personal and emotional, rooted in his own pain and suffering. This makes him a much more complex and interesting villain, as his actions will not simply be driven by a desire for power, but by a deeper and more personal need.

Overall, fans can expect to see a very different and much more powerful version of Kang in Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania. With his internal drive and emotional motivations, he will be a formidable opponent for the heroes of the MCU, and his ability to call on an army of versions of himself will make him one of the most dangerous villains the MCU has ever seen. With a story that explores the relationship between time and human relationships, this film promises to be a thrilling and action-packed addition to the MCU.