Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega recently gave an interview promoting their new film Death of a Unicorn, where the former told the latter about the popular “Thanos butt theory.” This theory first gained popularity among fans ahead of Avengers: Endgame’s release in 2019, as Ant-Man, who plays a key role in this theory, was a crucial character in that film.
Here’s how Paul Rudd explained the “Thanos butt theory,” or “Thanus,” to Jenna Ortega.
Paul Rudd talks to Jenna Ortega about ‘ Thanos Butt Theory’
In a recent interview with ComicBook, when asked if Ant-Man could stop Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday, the same way fans thought he could stop Thanos, by entering his butt and growing in size from within, Paul Rudd called it “a great question.” He then expressed wonder over whether his size-altering superhero could stop Thanos in that way, pointing out how Thanos had the Space Stone by then.
Rudd then turned to Jenna Ortega and asked her if she knew what they were talking about. He explained the “Thanos Butt theory” or “Thanus” to her, describing how Ant-Man would jump inside Thanos’ excretory area and expand in size.
“I thought he was already big?” The Wednesday star pondered. “Ant-Man or Thanos?” Rudd enquired, with Ortega mentioning the latter.
Rudd then began explaining the theory again. This prompted an excited and epiphanic response from Ortega, “Oh! That’s why you’re called Ant-Man? Damn wow.”
“Yeah, it’s a great theory,” ComicBook replied. “I think so, too,” Rudd acknowledged. Ortega then stressed how she had “no idea what’s happening.” In response, Rudd admitted that he did not explain the theory well. “It’s probably for the best,” he jokingly added.
Although a popular fan theory, the “Thanus” theory did not pan out in Avengers: Endgame. Iron Man defeated Thanos by snapping his fingers with the Infinity Stones, wiping him out of existence. However, Iron Man sacrificed his life in the process.
Originally reported by Abdul Azim Naushad on ComingSoon.
