Is Thanos Unbeatable?
With the Avengers: Infinity War film ending in a devastating cliffhanger, there are so many questions that the next movie, Avengers: Endgame, is expected to answer this April. We even compiled some of the craziest Avenger theories on how the film will turn out, but perhaps one of the biggest questions Infinity War poses for the future of the MCU is whether Marvelâs biggest baddie Thanos can ever be beaten.
Thanos is indeed a powerful being, even without the Infinity Gauntlet. First of all, he has the blood of an Eternal, a race of cosmic beings that not only possess brute strength, but also incredible regenerative abilities. Thanos is that powerful he can literally finish off entire worlds by either throwing someone through a planetâs core, or using his cosmic energy projections.
Whatâs worse is that Thanos is also highly intelligent. His father is one of the greatest minds of the Eternals, and thus Thanos inherits some of his scientific prowess. He has used this knowledge to create several cybernetic enhancements and other tools to aid him. In short, Thanos is OP!
Itâs no surprise, then, that the Avengers will have a difficult time dealing with him. As Doctor Strange explains after looking into the future, there are over 14 million possible outcomes to their conflict, and only one outcome wherein the Avengers actually beat Thanos. Those are near impossible odds for the Earthâs mightiest heroes.
However, despite the insurmountable odds, itâs important to note that Thanos isnât invincible. There are Marvel characters whose powers are evenly matched, or even stronger, than Thanosâ enviable arsenal. To give you an idea, ScreenRant listed down 8 heroes who could potentially defeat him in a fight. The obvious choice, of course, is the Hulk, who has a similar stature to Thanos and actually has higher durability than him. Then there is Thor, whoâs got himself a new weapon in Infinity War. Not to be forgotten is Captain Marvel. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige said in an IGN interview that Captain Marvel is âby far the most powerful characterâ they have ever introduced in the cinematic universe. Thereâs no doubt that she will be a key part of the quest in defeating Thanos, and we look forward to learning all about her in the upcoming Captain Marvel film.
As for Doctor Strangeâs projected odds? Well, letâs just say they arenât any different than the ones offered in reality. For instance, what are the chances of a person getting an egg with a double yolk? Itâs 1000-1, according to many odds makers. How about the chances of a golfer getting a hole in one? Thatâs 12,500-1.
Additionally, did you know that the Avengers actually have better odds of taking down Thanos than winning the lottery? Cinema Sins points out that the odds for winning the Powerball are 1 in 292 million, while the MegaMillions lottery presents a 1 in over 300 million chance of winning the jackpot. In fact, Lottoland indicates how the MegaMillions has one of the biggest jackpots in the world, which just makes the âquestâ of winning all the more challenging. It's also worth noting that several hundred people have also emerged successful in the MegaMillions, and if so many of us continue to be hopeful â and successful â with 1 in 300 million odds, then we can definitely keep our faith in the Avengers and what could be their final quest.
The bottom line is that Thanos can be beaten in a number of ways. The question is which way the Avengers will do so in Endgame. More importantly, who will be the casualties? Fans will have to wait until the final showdown. Avengers: Endgame premieres on April 26.Â
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