Kamala Khan/Ms Marvel takes centre stage in the new film – but will she soon be teaming up with some fellow younger heroes?
While Marvel has announced all manner of future projects – from Armor Wars to the addition of the X-Men to the MCU – one thing that has so far remained unconfirmed is a film uniting the Young Avengers.
Several characters who form part of the popular comic book team – including Cassie Lang, Kate Bishop, Elijah Bradley, Billy Maximoff, America Chavez, Riri Williams and Kid Loki – have already appeared in a variety of films and TV shows, leading many to believe that an eventual crossover is an inevitability.
And, of course, one of the most prominent youngsters in the MCU right now is Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani), who made her debut in Disney Plus series Ms Marvel, and is now making her big screen bow in The Marvels.
So, do the events of the new film move us any closer towards a Young Avengers team-up?
Read on for everything you need to know, with the warning that there are spoilers for The Marvels ahead.
Does The Marvels set up the Young Avengers?
It does – at least in a sense!
Towards the end of the film, after Kamala has teamed up with Carol Danvers (Brie Larson) and Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris), she pays a visit to another young hero: Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld).
In a scene reminiscent of Nick Fury’s discussion with Tony Stark at the end of the first Iron Man, Kamala informs her of a plan to put together a team of superhero kids – something which Kate initially balks at, since she is 23 years old and not fond of being referred to as a kid.
But Kamala presses on anyway, mentioning that she is also aware of Ant-Man’s daughter Cassie Lang (Kathryn Newton), and suggesting that they all unite to form a team of their own.
It certainly seems, therefore, that Marvel is gearing up for a full Young Avengers project – whether on the big or small screen – and we wouldn’t be surprised to see an official announcement in the not-so-distant future.
Keep your eyes peeled!
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