Jordon

Physically speaking, no. Thanos might not be the strongest villain. However, factor in his intelligence, relentlessness, cunning, unwavering single mindedness & total lack of mercy he remains one the most dangerous villains in the Marvel Universe, even without the gauntlet.

So what Villeneuve really means is that the studio threw a boatload of money his way to get him to make the movie sooner rather than later. Can't say I blame the guy.

Not really excited about a third film. I'm afraid to see how badly Villeneuve's "vision" is going to mangle yet another Herbert classic