‘Avengers: Secret Wars’ Rumor Teases Josh Brolin Is In Talks To Return As Thanos

Thanos is coming back!

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Is Thanos on his way back to the MCU? A new rumor suggests that Josh Brolin is currently in talks to make his return in Avengers: Secret Wars.

It’s almost hard to believe that the MCU’s Multiverse Saga is finally coming to an end. Both Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars are set to film next year. It’s heavily anticipated that the films will feature a packed cast from across Marvel’s cinematic history, both within and outside of the MCU. Yet now it seems Josh Brolin may also be set to return as the cinematic universe’s first overarching villain: Thanos.

This rumor comes from scooper MyTimeToShineHello, who revealed that Josh Brolin is currently in talks to join the cast of Avengers: Secret Wars. It’s not specified what role the Mad Titan will play in the movie. However, it’s more likely than not that the character will be used to bolster the power level of Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom, or whatever other character may take on the role of the main villain in the capstone to the MCU’s Multiverse Saga.

How Can Thanos Return In Avengers: Secret Wars?

If anyone knows anything about the MCU, it’s that Thanos was defeated at the end of the MCU’s Infinity Saga, leaving many scratching their heads about how Josh Brolin could return. Given Avengers: Secret Wars is already bringing back plenty of old actors to reprise their iconic characters, it’s certain the studio has some reason to explain their appearances. The multiverse itself provides a literal infinite amount of possibilities.

The most likely, however, is that Josh Brolin will be playing some variation of King Thanos in the MCU. In the comics, King Thanos is a version of the Mad Titan that successfully conquered a universe and killed every last living thing inside of it. The character is already set to make his debut in the Disney California Adventure ride Avengers: Infinity Defense, meaning he already has a design ready for Josh Brolin to slip himself into.

Avengers: Secret Wars is currently scheduled to hit theaters on May 7, 2027. Stay tuned for the latest news regarding the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more content!

Anthony Singletary

Anthony Singletary

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