Avengers Infinity War Part 1 Update: Chris Pratt's Star Lord appearance teased; Death and Red Skull to join forces with Thanos?

By Staff Reporter

Aug 21 2015, 12:07 PM EDT

Avengers: InfinityWar Part 1 is still a couple of years away but rumors have surfaced that some of the heroes might die in the upcoming film. Speculations also suggest that Thanos might not be the only villain to shake things up in the MCU.

According to MNR Daily, the upcoming film might feature the death of Thor, Captain America, and Iron Man. Rumors suggest that the death of the heroes might be the cue for the entry of new heroes such as Ant-Man, Black Panther, Doctor Strange, and Captain Marvel.

Also, Chris Pratt's character from the Guardians of the Galaxy might also appear in the upcoming movie. According to Australia Network News, these rumors started when Pratt revealed in an interview that his contract with Marvel includes two more Guardians of the Galaxy films, and other movies. However, Pratt did not name the other movies he is set to star in.

Meanwhile, although rumors about new villains are making their rounds all over the internet, Movie Pilot reported that Thanos might not be the only villain who will challenge the heroes of Marvel. The report suggest that Death or Red Skull might also appear in the upcoming film.

Lady Death, or the personification of Death, is the character in the comics that Thanos fell in love with. In the comics, Thanos gathered all the Infinity Stones for her with the intention of destroying the universe, however he was later stopped and defeated by the Avengers. According to the report, if producers decides to stick to the story Death is likely to appear in Infinity War.

Another character who is rumors to appear in the upcoming film, is Red Skull. Although he was killed in Captain America: The First Avenger through an Infinity Stone,rumors suggest that Thanos might decide to resurrect him in order to wreck havoc in the upcoming film.

Avengers Infinity War Part 1 is set to be directed by Joe and Anthony Russo from screenplay by Christopher Markus and Stephe McFeely. It is set to hit theaters in May 04, 2018. More details about the upcoming movie are expected to be revealed in the coming months.