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Kai Young-Senior Staff Writer

Kai Young

Senior Staff Writer

June, 2022
BA in Drama & Performance & MA in Creative Performance Practice | London South Bank University
Marvel Cinematic Universe, DC Universe
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About Kai Young

Kai Young is a Senior Writer for Screen Rant. Based in sometimes-sunny Brighton, UK, he graduated with a master's degree in Creative Performance Practice from London South Bank University in 2019, with a ion for performing and creative writing, as well as having a background of reviewing films and TV shows.

Industry Focus

Kai ed Screen Rant in 2022, and specializes in writing about superheroes, whether that be from Marvel, DC, or anything in between. He has been a lover of the Marvel Cinematic Universe since its beginnings, and is still a dedicated fan who is starting to become invested in the comics as well as the live-action projects.

Favorite Media

Kai's love for indie cinema as well as the blockbusters of the MCU mean that he appreciates Marvel's character studies as well as the superhero action. Guardians of the Galaxy, Eternals, Moon Knight, and Ant-Man are a few of his favorite MCU projects. Of course, anything directed by the Russo Brothers gets top marks too.

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bucky yelena and alexei in thunderbolts
Thunderbolts* Cast & Marvel Character Guide

Several MCU characters return for Phase 5's Thunderbolts, a team of antiheroes and reformed villains attempting to follow in the Avengers' footsteps.

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Captain America from Avengers: Endgame, Scarlet Witch from WandaVision's Halloween episode, and Hugh Jackman's Wolverine from Deadpool & Wolverine
These 10 MCU Movies & Shows Prove The Franchise Didn't Die After Avengers: Endgame

Despite what undue criticisms will have us believe, the MCU certainly did not die after Avengers: Endgame, and these 10 projects prove it clearly.

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Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom from 2024’s SDCC in front of the MCU’s original Avengers team
I'm Convinced These 8 Major Deaths Will Happen In Avengers: Doomsday

Marvel Studios has confirmed several actors set to return in Avengers: Doomsday, but not all of them will survive the battle against Doctor Doom.

Custom image of Tom Holland's Spider Man looking beaten up on a background of a high rise and sparks.
I Need Spider-Man: Brand New Day To Bring Back 1 Iconic Character To Introduce The Perfect New Story For Tom Holland’s Peter Parker

It would be great to see one underused Spider-Man ing character get more attention in Tom Holland's Brand New Day in the MCU.

Deadpool using Wolverine's claws in the opening sequence of Deadpool & Wolverine
I Love Deadpool & Wolverine’s Opening Credits, But I Still Wish 1 Brilliant Fox Trick Had Been Copied

Deadpool & Wolverine's opening credits sequence was completely fresh for the MCU, but one trick from Fox's previous Deadpool movies was forgotten.

Gladiator Hulk in Thor Ragnarok with Immortal Hulk in Marvel Comics
Marvel Gave The MCU The Perfect Storyline To Reboot The Hulk’s Story With One Genuinely Unsettling Comic Villain

One wild Marvel Comics storyline would be a fantastic way for Bruce Banner to return to form in the MCU, possibly marking a dark future for the Hulk.

Spider-Man in the MCU with Venom in the SSU
1 Spider-Man Actor’s New Comments Make Me Want To See Venom In The MCU Even More

One actor from the MCU's Spider-Man franchise has voiced his interest in returning, which gives us hope a new version of Venom can debut in the MCU.

Reed Richards' Mister Fantastic with Galactus in The Fantastic Four First Steps trailer
I Need The Fantastic Four To Battle These 8 Iconic Marvel Villains After Facing Galactus In Their MCU Debut

The Fantastic Four will be battling Galactus and Silver Surfer in 2025, but there are many villains from Marvel Comics they should fight afterwards.

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Tim Blake Nelson looking focused as The Leader in Captain America: Brave New World
I Love The Leader’s Controversial Design In Captain America: Brave New World Even More After This New MCU Theory

A new MCU theory perfectly explains why Marvel chose to not make the Leader's design comic-accurate in Brave New World, and it's so much better.

Split image of Daredevil in season 1 & Born Again
I Can't Believe I Didn't Notice That Daredevil: Born Again Marks 1 MCU Character's 11th Appearance In The Timeline In 13 Years Until Now

Marvel Studios just brought back one of the MCU's longest-running characters in Daredevil: Born Again, but you'd be forgiven for forgetting about him.

Daredevil putting on his helmet in the finale of Daredevil Born Again
I'm Genuinely Fascinated By Daredevil: Born Again Recasting These 3 Defenders Show Actors In New Roles For The 2025 MCU Series

Three actors who previously appeared in the Defenders Saga on Netflix were recast in Daredevil: Born Again, which may raise new MCU canon questions.

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Bucky Barnes in Thunderbolts* and Loki in Loki season 1
I'm So Glad Avengers: Doomsday's Cast Announcement Confirms At Least 2 Actors Will Have Broken A New Major MCU Record Through Its Release

Two MCU veterans will break an impressive record by returning in the cast of 2026's Avengers: Doomsday, and they deserve recognition for it.

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Daredevil: Born Again Season 1 Finale's Most Emotional Reunion Explained By Composers: “It’s The Sadness Of It All”
8 Biggest Ways Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Has Been Set Up In The MCU

Daredevil: Born Again season 2 is scheduled to release on Disney+ in 2026, and the follow-up season has already been set up with some wild mysteries.

Kingpin looking miserable in Daredevil Born Again
Daredevil: Born Again Wasted One Key Marvel Villain, But I'm Convinced Season 2 Can Redeem Them

Daredevil: Born Again introduced a number of new villains to the MCU, and while one hasn't been used properly just yet, he can still be redeemed.

Muse and Charlie Cox Daredevil in Born Again
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Brings Muse Back Via A Surprising Twist In Fascinating MCU Show Theory

A shocking MCU theory suggests one possible way that Muse can return to wreak havoc in Daredevil: Born Again season 2 despite his Phase 5 demise.

Foggy Nelson in Daredevil Born Again and Deadpool in Deadpool & Wolverine
Deadpool & Wolverine Already Set Up A Way For Foggy Nelson To Return To The MCU, But Not How You Think

After his shocking death in Daredevil: Born Again, Marvel has already set up the perfect way for Foggy Nelson to return, but with a huge MCU twist.

Natasha Romanoff in Black Widow and Yelena Belova in Thunderbolts*
I Need Thunderbolts* To Give Us The Black Widow Storyline That The 2021 MCU Movie Failed To

Marvel Studios' Black Widow movie failed to give us the story we actually wanted, but Thunderbolts* has the chance to finally tell this unseen story.

Daredevil above a blurred image of the Defenders from Netflix's saga
I’m Worried Marvel Is About To Repeat Secret Invasion’s Biggest Mistake With My Favorite Daredevil Storyline

Marvel Studios just set up a wild Daredevil storyline in Born Again season 1, but one of the MCU's biggest mistakes from Phase 5 may now be repeated.

Galactus facing the Fantastic Four in the MCU
Galactus Is Actually Saving The Universe From Mister Fantastic's MCU Mistake According To The Fantastic Four: First Steps Movie Theory

A wild new MCU theory suggests that Galactus' role in The Fantastic Four: First Steps isn't what you expect as he may not be a villain at all.

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Vanessa Fisk in Daredevil Born Again
Daredevil: Born Again's Season 1 Finale Totally Changes How You Look At One Of The Most Important Deaths In The Original Show 7 Years Later

One of the most notable deaths from Netflix's original Daredevil series was just rendered meaningless in Daredevil: Born Again's dramatic finale.