According to the article, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has definitively stated that there were never any plans to replace Kang the Conqueror with Doctor Doom as the central villain of the MCU's Multiverse Saga.

This confirmation comes from a quote in the new book MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios. The popular fan theory emerged after Jonathan Majors, the actor portraying Kang, was fired following his assault and harassment conviction. Feige dismissed the speculation, stating that while Doctor Doom is a great character, the creative team has "never once had a conversation about Doctor Doom" in relation to the overarching multiverse storyline. He compared the rumor to the rampant fan theories about the villain Mephisto during WandaVision.

The article clarifies that this does not mean Doctor Doom isn't coming to the MCU; he is still widely expected to be the antagonist in the upcoming Fantastic Four movie. However, Feige's comments confirm he was never intended as a backup plan for Kang.

Ultimately, Marvel's plan for the main villain of the Multiverse Saga remains unknown, with the studio staying silent on the matter and the next Avengers film currently lacking an official title.

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