Even if Josh Brolin is back as Thanos in “The Marvels,” it doesn’t necessarily mean Thanos is back in the present-day MCU. His dialogue in the trailer implies that Dar-Benn is ideologically aligned with his particular brand of villainy, and his appearance could merely be a flashback to a prior meeting between the two. Of course, now that travel between parallel universes is a somewhat regular occurrence in the MCU, it’s also possible that a new version of Thanos might be back in the MCU for the foreseeable future — or he could even be resurrected from the dead. “The Marvels” is already rumored to include a beloved superhero’s return for the first time in nine years, so another such return is not out of the question.
This notion of Brolin’s continued involvement with the MCU isn’t without precedent. For example, it’s been rumored he has a role in “Avengers: Secret Wars.” If true, his comeback in “The Marvels” could pave the way for what would likely be a larger role in the upcoming Avengers film.
Marvel fans can learn more about the significance of Thanos’ new dialogue when “The Marvels” premieres in theaters stateside on November 10.
