James Gunn, the director of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, has confirmed that his new Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film will not set up any part of Kang the Conqueror’s future in Avengers: The Kang Dynasty. Gunn took to Instagram to address a fan comment expressing hope that Vol. 3 is “focused on the GOTG (Guardians of the Galaxy)” rather than “setting up more Kang stuff.”
Gunn made it clear that his movie is “about ending the story of these Guardians,” rather than setting up something bigger. He even noted that he doesn’t even know what’s going on in the rest of the MCU. While Kang’s run in the MCU leading up to Avengers 5 has been a key focus in the Multiverse Saga, starting off with his Variant’s debut in Loki Episode 6 and then serving as the main villain in Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 appears to be focused on telling the story of the Guardians, rather than setting up any other characters or storylines.
James Gunn has always kept the Guardians of the Galaxy largely separate from the rest of the MCU, which appears to be exactly what he’s doing this time around too. While Kang is unquestionably a being somewhat based in the cosmos, the Guardians have their own mission to worry about with Chukwudi Iwuji’s High Evolutionary. Gunn is ensuring that they take the spotlight fully rather than having them in a movie that only helps set up something later down the road.
As for Kang, his Victor Timely Variant is already confirmed to play a key role in Loki Season 2 later this year, which should only be the first of a few appearances in the rest of the Multiverse Saga. He’s also been rumored for an appearance in Moon Knight Season 2, likely as his Rama-Tut Variant that was shown in Ant-Man 3’s mid-credits scene.
Avengers 5 will hit the big screen on May 2, 2025, and with at least a dozen projects comprising the MCU’s Phase 5 slate and numerous others in Phase 6, Kang and his Variants are sure to play a part in more than a few movies and TV shows debuting in the next few years. While not having Kang in Guardians 3 is a choice that Gunn felt comfortable making, the villain’s absence shouldn’t take away from an adventure that’s already rumored to have a massive impact on viewers.
In conclusion, while the MCU has been building towards Avengers 5 and Kang the Conqueror’s future, James Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 will not play a part in setting up that storyline. Instead, it will focus on the story of the Guardians and their mission, without getting distracted by setting up other characters or storylines. Fans can look forward to seeing the Guardians back in action when the movie debuts in theaters on May 5.
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