Hayden Christensen became a household name amongst ‘Star Wars‘ fanatics in the early 2000s for his portrayal of Anakin Skywalker in the ‘Star Wars‘ prequel trilogy. The films told the backstory of Darth Vader and showed his plight to the dark side of the force from an honest Jedi Knight.
Though the movies bagged a bunch of mixed reviews, Christensen’s Anakin was highly praised and received a cult status among fans of the franchise. He recently claimed something that stirred up quite a debate on social media.
Hayden Christensen Thinks Darth Vader Will Easily Beat Thanos In A Battle
In a recent interview with GQ, Christensen was asked a hypothetical question about his famous Star Wars Character. If Darth Vader faced off against MCU villain Thanos, who would win? Without hesitation, Christensen said, “Obviously Vader, right? Definitely Vader. Vader beats everybody. Always.”
This bold claim certainly got both the fanbases debating online on whether Christensen’s claims would be plausible or not. While just a fun what-if scenario with no concrete answer, Christensen’s confidence in Vader and his abilities started a fierce social media battle.
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The Vader Vs Thanos Debate
Responses poured in defending both Darth Vader and Thanos’ chances in the battle. Marvel fans argued that with all six Infinity Stones, Thanos could easily overpower anyone, however, ‘Star Wars‘ enthusiasts believe that Vader’s force abilities and lightsaber skills make him next to unstoppable.
Whether through Force or Infinity Stones, the debate has truly started the conversation to see which of the two phenoms would come out on top. While the question may have different answers, there is no doubt that these menaces are two of the finest to grace the screen.
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