The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has been facing challenges in maintaining its success post-"Avengers: Endgame."
These struggles are compounded by a recent controversy involving Jonathan Majors, a pivotal MCU character. To counter these issues, Marvel is reportedly exploring the possibility of an Avengers film that reunites the original cast, including Robert Downey Jr, Scarlett Johansson, and Chris Evans.
The era when Evans, Downey, and Johansson were part of the original Avengers team marked a peak for Marvel, alongside Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, and Jeremy Renner.
However, after the dramatic events of the 2019 epic, where Iron Man, Black Widow, and Captain America met their respective fates, the MCU faced the challenge of living up to its prior success.
Jonathan Majors, who portrays Kang the Conqueror, has been established as the next major antagonist in the MCU. However, his involvement has been clouded by allegations of domestic violence.
Marvel is reportedly considering an Avengers film with the original cast, hinting at a revival of characters played by Downey and Johansson. The challenge lies in the budget, given the high salaries of these Hollywood stars, along with VFX and production costs.
The return of Robert Downey Jr and Scarlett Johansson remains uncertain. Scarlett Johansson has indicated that her chapter in the MCU is closed. On the other hand, RDJ's recent acclaimed performance in "Oppenheimer" has only enhanced his star power and potential for an Oscar nomination.
The concept of the multiverse introduced in the MCU could facilitate their return, but RDJ previously suggested Tom Cruise as a potential successor for Iron Man. Currently, two Avengers films are in development, "Avengers: The Kang Dynasty" and "Secret Wars," both exploring the multiverse theme and the possibility of reuniting the original cast.
Concerns about Jonathan Majors' legal issues might prompt Marvel to consider a replacement, along with introducing a new antagonist in the later phases.
While Jonathan Majors appears as Victor Timely in "Loki" Season 2 on Disney+, the future of the MCU and the return of its iconic cast remain subjects of intrigue.
