Tue Mar 25 03:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Ant-Man Star Paul Rudd Has Second Thoughts on Viral “Thanus” Theory
**Los Angeles, CA** – Paul Rudd, the actor behind the titular Ant-Man, has expressed doubts about the feasibility of the popular fan theory known as “Thanus.” The theory, which went viral in 2017, proposed that Ant-Man could defeat Thanos by shrinking, entering Thanos’ rectum, and then enlarging himself, causing the Mad Titan to explode.
While Rudd previously seemed open to the idea, he recently voiced reservations during an interview with ComicBook.com to promote his new film, *Death of a Unicorn*. He questioned whether Ant-Man could have successfully executed the plan, considering Thanos’ possession of the Infinity Stones, which could have easily prevented such an attack.
Rudd’s uncertainty was further highlighted when he attempted to explain the “Thanus” theory to his *Death of a Unicorn* co-star, Jenna Ortega, who was visibly puzzled. A video of this explanation is circulating online.
The “Thanus” theory, a humorous internet phenomenon, is ultimately moot. Thanos, portrayed by Josh Brolin, met his demise (twice) in *Avengers: Endgame*.
Despite the humorous speculation, the interview serves as a reminder that even the stars themselves sometimes question the wilder corners of fan theories.
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