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Who is Knull? Everything you need to know about this possible future MCU villain

Fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe have been speculating on who the next possible future villain will be. Examining the Loki series, some have indicated that it will be Kang the Conqueror. Conversely, others have claimed that Arishem The Judge from Eternals will play a larger role. Now that Thor: Love and Thunder has been released, a new antagonist may enter the battlefield. Find out who Knull is and what this means for the MCU.

Who is Knull?

Knull is the god of symbiotes, a parasitic alien race that takes over a host, including Venom and Carnage. In the Marvel comics, he is the reason these kinds of entities exist and he used them to take over the entire galaxy. He is also one of the main villains in the Venom series, where he is confronted by Eddie Brock during the events of King in Black.

The origins of him stem from the cosmic beings, the Celestials when they first created the universe. In poison vol. 4 Issue 4, we see the God of Symbiotes falling into an eternity of light until he finally meets the heavenly gods. However, due to his superiority mentality, he despises them and believes that he should be the one to rule the galaxy.

How does Knull connect to Thor: Love and Thunder?

The Necrosword used by Gorr, the Butcher God, was forged by Knull in his quest to eliminate the gods. Furthermore, the weapon is the first symbiote creation of his and is also known as All-Black. If you've seen Thor: Love and Thunder, you know that the Necrosword has the power to kill a god, which Knull had previously done when he wiped out the Celestials.

Avengers: Infinity War fans may be surprised to hear that All-Black caused the development of the Celestial head called Knowhere. During these events, Knull used the weapon to eliminate a god and left Necrosword there for a temporary save. As a result, this area became home to a mining colony for Exita (an essential location in the Avenger movies).

After the God of Symbiotes loses a battle, the sword is unleashed from him and unexpectedly joins Gorr. However, All-Black's mission remains the same, and God Butcher carries out Knull's will to wipe out the cosmic beings of the universe.

What role does Knull play in the future of the MCU?

There are several ways that Knull could influence the fate of the MCU by revisiting the Marvel comics timeline. According to the Venom series, he could be making an appearance of himself as an antagonist in the series. But, if the character is a Thanos-level threat, his presence may have a lot more impact than we think.

Based solely on his powers, we know that he has enough strength to kill a Celestial. Additionally, Knull has been alive for over a billion years due to his multiple powers, such as regeneration and self-reliance abilities. Thus, by comparing Thanos's death by decapitation in Endgame, we can see how Knull can still survive these mortal wounds. So this information could indicate the character's most prominent role in the MCU.

So, there you have it, this is who Knull is and everything you need to know about this potential future MCU villain. While you're here, you can read our guide explaining Valhalla in Thor: Love and Thunder and explore any of the relevant links below for additional Marvel content.

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