Thanos Smashes Drax in New Look at Unused ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Scene

Two new pieces of keyframe concept artwork from Avengers: Infinity War show a cut battle between Thanos the Mad Titan and Drax the Destroyer.

The artwork was revealed by Marvel Studios illustrator Rodney Fuentebella on Instagram.

“Here is a key frame illustration I did for Avengers: Infinity War!” Fuentebella wrote of the first image, showing Drax and Thanos at a standoff. “This was an early keyframe from an early script with Thanos and Drax about to battle! Enjoy!”

Thanos strikes in the second image.

“Another keyframe illustration I did for Avengers: Infinity War,” Fuentebella wrote of the second image. “Things change so much from when I did this painting until the final cut. Such a pleasure working on this movie! Enjoy!”

Drax and Thanos have been set on a collision course of sorts. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Ronan the Accuser, under orders from Thanos, wiped out half of the population of Drax’s home planet, including Drax’s wife and child, Hovat and Kamaria. Drax swore revenge on Ronan and gained it with the help of his fellow Guardians of the Galaxy. Upon learning of Thanos’ role in the slaughter, Drax chose the Mad Titan as his next target but failed in his mission during the events of Avengers: Infinity War.

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Do you wish the fight between Thanos and Drax had made it into the final cut of Avengers: Infinity War? Let us know in the comments!

Avengers: Infinity War is now available on home media.

Upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe movies include Captain Marvel on March 8, 2019; Avengers 4 on May 3, 2019; Spider-Man: Far From Home on July 5th, 2019.