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Many of the most terrific scoundrel in theMarvel Cinematic Universehave induce their own downfalls , rather than being directly defeated by Marvel Studios ' iconic superheroes . Since the MCU kick back off with 2008’sIron Man , dozens of heroes have been adapted from Marvel Comics into live - action . However , no good superhero story would be capable to unfold without the inclusion of threatening and unnerving villains . Many of thestrongest MCU villainshave been add down by the power , teamwork , and tactical minds of Marvel Studios ' heroes , but some manage to devise deadly programme for themselves , or give themselves in some brilliant redemption moments .
It ’s rare thatvillains in the MCU actually succeed , with only the likes of the Thanos inAvengers : Infinity Warand Zemo inCaptain America : Civil Warbeing able-bodied to achieve their goals . More often than not , the MCU ’s superheroes make out to formulate ways to bring their foes to their knees , though villain have also been defeated by their own hubris and self-importance . Some of the more redeemable villains have in reality been show to make the sacrifice sport , choosing to cease their journeys after growing weary or wanting to fix their mistakes . In fact , a surprising turn of Marvel Studios ' villains have defeated themselves over the length of the MCU .
The MCU ’s next worldly concern - imperil baddie indigence to discount Marvel ’s formula for sympathetic baddie to become the most memorable terror of all .
10Johann Schmidt, A.K.A. Red Skull (Hugo Weaving)
Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
Hugo Weaving debut as Johann Schmidt , a.k.a . the Red Skull , in 2011’sCaptain America : The First Avenger , though the role was assumed by Ross Marquand inAvengers : Infinity WarandEndgame . Back in the MCU ’s Phase 1 , the Red Skull seek to harness the baron of theTesseract , the MCU ’s first Infinity Stone , yet after using it to power his artillery , Schmidt ’s self - sureness marked his ruination . After battling Steve Rogers ' Captain America , the Red Skull held the Tesseract in his hired hand , believing himself to be hefty enough to hold its power , but it cast him out to Vormir , where he was cursed to guard the Soul Stone for eternity .
9Gorr The God Butcher (Christian Bale)
Thor: Love & Thunder (2022)
2022’sThor : Love and Thunderintroduced Christian Bale as theMCU ’s Gorr the God Butcher , a villain who renounces the universe ’s gods after the death of his daughter , Love . On his quest to exterminate the MCU ’s gods , Gorr made his fashion to the altar of Eternity , an almighty cosmic being , as it had been arrogate that Eternity would grant the regard of the first individual to approach it . After a spar with Chris Hemsworth ’s Thor and Natalie Portman ’s Mighty Thor , Gorr was positive to draw a blank his wish to kill the MCU ’s gods , and instead chose to resurrect his daughter at the price of his own life .
8Xu Wenwu (Tony Leung)
Shang-Chi & The Legend Of The Ten Rings (2021)
After age of razz the enigmatical " Mandarin " , Iron Man ’s archenemy in Marvel Comics , Marvel Studios ultimately introduced the real design behind the title in 2021’sShang - Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings . Tony Leung portrayedXu Wenwu , the possessor of the Ten Rings , and the leader of the global terrorist organization named after his otherworldly weapons , who also materialize to be Shang - Chi ’s Fatherhood . After the end of Wenwu ’s married woman , theDweller - in - Darkness tricked him into releasing it from its Ta Lo prison house , allow it to summarise its soul - eating rampage , and take Wenwu as one of its victim . Luckily , Wenwu gifted Shang - Chi the Ten Rings in the moments before his demise .
7Brock Rumlow, A.K.A. Crossbones (Frank Grillo)
Captain America: Civil War (2016)
Frank Grillo ’s Brock Rumlow debuted as a STRIKE soldier and HYDRA agent inCaptain America : The Winter Soldier , and became the villain Crossbones inCivil War , after being crushed inside the collapsing Triskelion . Unfortuantely , Marvel Studios wasted Crossbones , as he was killed - off in the opening instant ofCivil War , set off a bomb and committing suicide in an endeavor to take Steve Rogers ' Captain America down alongside him . While Wanda Maximoff used her power to protect Rogers , this only caused more problems , so Rumlow , in a way , kick - started the consequence of the Avengers ' Civil War , perhaps present his death more meaning than it seemed .
6Gravik (Kingsley Ben-Adir)
Secret Invasion (2023)
Kingsley Ben - Adir ’s Gravik was introduced in 2023’sSecret Invasionas the leader of a rebellious faction of shapeshifting Skrulls shack on Earth . Gravik had antecedently helped Nick Fury and SHIELD with many covert missions , but he had acquire weary of Fury and Captain Marvel ’s empty promises , and sought to take over Earth as the Skrulls ' new homeworld . In guild to do this , he enhance himself with theHarvest , collected DNA from many MCU characters , but doltishly and unwittingly enhanced Emilia Clarke ’s G’iah , too . By doing this , Gravik create the perfect arm to vote down himself , and defeat him she did by terminate one of Captain Marvel ’s vim blasts through his chest .
Secret Invasion’sHarvest included DNA collected from the player ofAvengers : Endgame’sBattle of Earth , including Captain Marvel , Thanos , Black Panther , the Winter Soldier , the Hulk , and members of the Guardians of the Galaxy Mantis , Groot , and Drax , among many others .
5Wanda Maximoff, A.K.A. Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen)
Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness (2022)
Since her introduction in the post - credits panorama ofCaptain America : The Winter Soldier , Elizabeth Olsen ’s Wanda Maximoff has see more fiber changes than most others . This has taken her from underage villain , to staunch Avenger , to full - on opponent inDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness . fuel by the demand to reunify with her children , Maximoff wanted to usurp the multiversal ability of America Chavez . However , after getting a major reality check , theScarlet Witch collapsed the rook on Mount Wundagore on top of herself , ostensibly sacrifice herself and put down the dangerous Darkholdthat had debauch her , though there is still conjecture theScarlet Witch will return to the MCU .
4Dormammu (Benedict Cumberbatch)
Doctor Strange (2016)
As well as portray Doctor Strange himself , Benedict Cumberbatch also provided the move capture and spokesperson ofDormammu in 2016’sDoctor Strange . Dormammu is the predominate swayer of the MCU ’s Dark Dimension - the being that Mads Mikkelsen ’s Kaecilius and his followers worship . Dormammu and his zealot threatened to occupy the Earth , but Doctor Strange queer this plan , and then trapped himself and Dormammu in a time loop , hoping to dicker . WhileDormammu should n’t have any veridical conception of time , he dumbfound bore of Strange ’s clock time loop signally speedily , and seemed to give up without much hesitation , where perhaps the all - powerful being should have put up more of a battle .
3Erik “Killmonger” Stevens (Michael B. Jordan)
Black Panther (2018)
wide regarded as one of the most poignant and potent death scene in the MCU was that of Erik " Killmonger " Stevens in 2018’sBlack Panther . Michael B. Jordan portrayed T’Challa ’s cousin inBlack Panther , who journeyed to Wakanda , challenged for the can , and became the new Black Panther , hoping to utilise Wakanda ’s resources to weaponize nonage communities around the globe . Killmonger was fatally stabbed during a battle with T’Challa in Wakanda ’s vibranium mine , and chose to pall and be buried at sea rather than having Wakanda ’s doctors try and save up him . By sacrificing himself and becoming a martyr to his cause , Killmonger ’s actions actually stimulate T’Challa to change his views .
2Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn)
WandaVision (2021)
Phase 4 kicked off withWandaVision , the MCU ’s first Disney+ series , that catch up with Wanda Maximoff and Paul Bettany ’s Vision , and put in Kathryn Hahn ’s Salem crone Agatha Harkness to the MCU.Harkness wanted the Scarlet Witch ’s power , but also act as something of a wise man to the young witch in their short time together , teach Wanda several spells . Unfortunately for her , these teachings would sting her , as the Scarlet Witch used runes to trammel Agatha in a place only Wanda could use her magic . WandaVisionended with Agatha stuck in her nosey neighbor Agnes persona , butMarvel Studios ' upcomingAgatha : Darkhold Diariesis ready to undo this .
1Dar-Benn (Zawe Ashton)
The Marvels (2023)
Marvel Studios ' most late villain is no exception to the estimation that villains can defeat themselves , asThe MarvelssawZawe Ashton portray Kree adversary Dar - Benn . Formerly a Starforce soldier , Dar - Benn became the de facto leader of the Kree following Captain Marvel ’s attack on the Supreme Intelligence , and wanted to bring life story back to the Kree homeworld , Hala . To accomplish this , Dar - Benn try the Quantum Bands , yet go to realize that only specific beings are able to wield both simultaneously . While Iman Vellani ’s Kamala Khan is one of these being , Dar - Benn was not , culminate in her striking decease that snap a pickle in the fabric of theMarvel Cinematic Universe.
