Avengers: Endgame was a game-changer for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film, which was released in 2019, marked the end of an era for the MCU and set the stage for the future of the franchise. The movie was the culmination of a decade-long journey that started with the release of Iron Man in 2008.
At the end of Avengers: Endgame, several characters had either died or retired, leaving fans wondering which Avengers were left to carry the torch. In this article, we’ll take a look at which Avengers survived the events of Endgame and what their future holds.
Iron Man (Tony Stark)
Let’s start with one of the most significant losses in the MCU. Tony Stark, aka Iron Man, sacrificed himself to save the universe from Thanos. Robert Downey Jr. had played the character since the beginning of the MCU and became synonymous with the franchise. Although it’s unlikely we’ll see him again in the MCU, his legacy will live on.
Captain America (Steve Rogers)
Captain America also retired at the end of Endgame, passing on his shield to Sam Wilson, aka Falcon. Chris Evans had played the character since the first Captain America film in 2011 and had become a fan favorite. Although it’s unclear if Evans will reprise his role in the future, it’s unlikely given his statements about moving on from the role.
Black Widow (Natasha Romanoff)
Black Widow sacrificed herself in order to obtain the Soul Stone, one of the six Infinity Stones that Thanos was after. Scarlett Johansson had played the character since Iron Man 2 in 2010 and had become an integral part of the MCU. However, Johansson is set to reprise her role in an upcoming Black Widow film, which takes place before the events of Endgame.
Hulk (Bruce Banner)
Hulk survived the events of Endgame and played a significant role in the film. Mark Ruffalo had played the character since The Avengers in 2012 and had become a fan favorite. Although it’s unclear what the future holds for Hulk, it’s likely that we’ll see him again in the MCU.
Thor
Thor survived the events of Endgame and will return in Thor: Love and Thunder, which is set to be released in 2022. Chris Hemsworth had played the character since the first Thor film in 2011 and had undergone significant changes in his appearance and personality over the course of the MCU.
Hawkeye (Clint Barton)
Hawkeye survived the events of Endgame and played a significant role in the film. Jeremy Renner had played the character since The Avengers in 2012 and had become a fan favorite. Although it’s unclear what the future holds for Hawkeye, it’s possible that he could play a role in the upcoming Disney+ series, Hawkeye.
Captain Marvel (Carol Danvers)
Captain Marvel survived the events of Endgame and played a significant role in the film. Brie Larson had made her debut as the character in Captain Marvel in 2019 and had become an instant fan favorite. Although it’s unclear what the future holds for Captain Marvel, it’s likely that we’ll see her again in the MCU.
Spider-Man (Peter Parker)
Spider-Man survived the events of Endgame and will return in Spider-Man: No Way Home, which is set to be released in 2021. Tom Holland had made his debut as the character in Captain America: Civil War in 2016 and had become a fan favorite.
Ant-Man (Scott Lang)
Ant-Man survived the events of Endgame and played a significant role in the film. Paul Rudd had played the character since Ant-Man in 2015