What was the scrapped plan for Kang and the Young Avengers in Avengers: Doomsday?

The scrapped plan would have seen the Young Avengers team up to defeat a "newbie" version of the villain Kang, a storyline that many fans were eager to see.

Who is the main villain in Avengers: Doomsday now?

The main villain in Avengers: Doomsday is now Robert Downey Jr.'s character, Doctor Doom, after the Kang and Young Avengers plan was scrapped.

When will the Young Avengers team be introduced in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

The exact timing of the Young Avengers' on-screen debut remains a mystery, but the ending of The Marvels hinted at the team's formation, with Ms. Marvel recruiting Kate Bishop and mentioning Ant-Man's daughter as a potential member.

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Marvel Scraps Kang and Young Avengers Plan for Avengers: Doomsday

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Summary

Upcoming Avengers: Doomsday to feature Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom
Marvel Studios previously planned to feature Kang and the Young Avengers
Scrapped plan would have shown Young Avengers defeating a "newbie" Kang

Marvel Scraps Kang and Young Avengers Plan for Avengers: Doomsday

As of October 29th, 2025, Marvel fans are eagerly awaiting the release of the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday film, which promises to be an epic blockbuster. However, the movie's development has undergone some significant changes.

Initially, Marvel Studios had planned to center the film around the villainous Kang and the formation of the Young Avengers team. Writer Michael Waldron recently disclosed a scrapped plan that would have showcased the Young Avengers' victory over Kang, only to reveal that the antagonist they defeated was a "newbie" version of the character.

This sequence, which combined action and comedy, was something that many fans were excited to see. Unfortunately, due to Jonathan Majors' dismissal from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, those plans were ultimately abandoned, and the focus shifted to Robert Downey Jr.'s portrayal of the main villain, Doctor Doom.