Warning: SPOILERS for Moon Knight episode 3

The introduction of the Egyptian gods in episode three of seven new gods into the MCU, with the focus being on Khonshu and Ammit and their respective avatars, Mark Spector/Steven Grant and Arthur Harrow. Although the avatars – the gods’ human counterparts – have been the dominant force in the series thus far, the role of the Ennead in episode three suggests that they could play a larger role as the series continues.

The power of the gods emphasizes the current space in Phase 4 for the MCU’s next big villain. The season 1 finale of Eternals increases the probability of Galactus’ return.

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If the comics’ popular adversary is to be introduced into the MCU, then Moon Knight’s Egyptian gods could be all that stands in the Celestial’s way of world domination. The prospect of a war between gods and Celestials makes the Avengers’ fight against Thanos seem miniscule by comparison, given the relative power levels of both sides. With such extensive destructive capabilities, this war could be the event that leads to the MCU’s future reboot – potentially laying the groundwork for a battle bigger than that seen in Avengers: Endgame.

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Having the gods go to war would challenge the ivity that they demonstrated in Moon Knight episode 3. Rather than helping humanity in their times of need, the Marvel series explained that the gods have turned their backs on mankind, and now oversee the Earth only through their avatars. “We simply trust our avatars to carry out our purposes,” confesses Horus, “without drawing undue attention to ourselves.” This policy of inactivity may have worked for the gods in the past, but it would surely fall to the prospect of complete world destruction.

A war with Galactus would mark an event the likes of which the MCU has never seen, and Moon Knight’s gods have never had to deal with such an attack. The Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame can be explained by the fact that it was not an event of global annihilation, and their lack of input during the birth of Tiamut in Eternals can potentially be put down to the speed with which it happened, not giving the gods adequate time to react. Galactus on the other hand would mark a planet-wide threat like never before, surely forcing the Ennead to break their vow of inactivity and help the Avengers defend Earth.

Though the presence of Egyptian gods is new to the MCU, their appearance and involvement in battles can be traced throughout the Marvel comics. Both gods and Celestials were involved in the comics where they fought Thanos, and a similar approach may be applied to the MCU moving forward. What Moon Knight does confirm, however, is that if Galactus is to appear in the franchise’s coming Phases then the gods will have no choice but to intervene in the war.

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New episodes of Moon Knight release every Wednesday on Disney+.

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