In a surprising revelation, 'Weapons' starJosh Brolin has revealed he's ready to reprise his iconic role as the supervillain Thanos , despite the character's fate in Avengers: Endgame . The actor, who also played Cable in Deadpool 2, confirmed his strong interest in a potential return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe . This news has sparked fan speculation about how the Mad Titan could be brought back, especially with the multiverse now a major part of the MCU's storyline.
Here's a closer look at Josh Brolin 's revelations from this interview.
Josh Brolin weighs in on reprising his iconic role as ThanosIn an interview with the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Brolin stated that he would jump at the chance to return, saying, "If I got a call from London to do it again, I’d say I’d be there the very next day.”
This willingness to return comes amid his close relationship with the Russo brothers , who are set to direct the upcoming ' Avengers: Doomsday .' Brolin shared his high regard for the duo, noting that he speaks with them "four to six times a week" and that he "loves them, I love both of them. I think they're amazing.”
What does this mean for MCU fans?The possibility of Thanos' return is exciting for fans, especially given the MCU’s multiverse, which makes anything possible. Robert Downey Jr. is already confirmed to be playing the villainous Doctor Doom in 'Avengers: Doomsday' and 'Avengers: Secret Wars.'
More about 'Avengers: Doomsday'The new film is shaping up to be a star-studded affair with a massive ensemble cast, including the Fantastic Four, the Thunderbolts, Anthony Mackie as Captain America, and Letitia Wright as Black Panther. Even veteran 'X-Men' actor Ian McKellan is reportedly returning. Notably, the film will also feature Chris Hemsworth as Thor. Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes aka Winter Soldier and Simu Liu as Xu Shang-Chi.
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige praised the creative process behind the film, which he calls “plus-ing,” or continuous improvement. “It is amazing to watch,” Feige said. “What those filmmakers and actors are doing—whether they’re playing a character for the first or twelfth time—they’re the best in the world at it.”
'Avengers: Doomsday' is set to hit theatres on December 18, 2026.