What Happened To EVERY Avengers: Endgame Character Since The Original Release
James Rhodes/War Machine
Rhodey hasn’t had the best time ever since losing his best friend. Don Cheadle received an Emmy nomination for his two-minute appearance in “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” something that hilariously even baffled him. After voicing his support for Sam as Captain America, Rhodey was next seen in “Secret Invasion.” In a highly controversial plot twist, it’s revealed that a Skrull named Raava had been posing as him for some time. The real Rhodes was eventually rescued from captivity. However, the circumstances behind his abduction remain unclear, so we still don't know how much of Rhodey's post-"Endgame" story actually involved the real War Machine. Here’s hoping we hear him say his iconic one-liner again the next time he shows up.
Guardians of the Galaxy
Although the Guardians seemed enthusiastic about Thor joining them, that novelty wore off real soon. After some encouraging words from Star-Lord, Thor parts ways with them to embark on his own adventures – more on that later. Meanwhile, the Guardians purchase Knowhere and briefly kidnap Kevin Bacon. When Rocket suffers a life-threatening injury, the team confronts his creator, the High Evolutionary. They defeat the villain and free his captives before the original Guardians choose different paths. Star-Lord returns to Earth and reunites with his grandfather; Mantis leaves to discover what she wants for herself; Nebula and Drax stay on Knowhere to raise the rescued children, and Gamora returns to the Ravagers. Rocket takes charge of a new Guardians lineup, with Groot remaining alongside him.
Black Panther
Chadwick Boseman’s passing derailed his character’s planned storylines. And so, after helping defeat Thanos, T’Challa develops an unspecified illness that Shuri desperately tries to cure by recreating the heart-shaped herb. She fails to save her brother, and T’Challa's death leaves Wakanda mourning its king. When Namor and Talokan later threaten the nation, Shuri successfully recreates the herb and gains the powers of the Black Panther herself. Driven initially by grief, anger, and her mother’s sacrifice, she ultimately spares Namor and brings their conflict to an end. Shuri then leaves M’Baku to take over the throne, but chooses to retain the Black Panther mantle. She also discovers that T’Challa and Nakia secretly had a son, Toussaint, whose Wakandan name is also T’Challa.
Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel
After the Battle of Earth, Carol Danvers continues operating across the galaxy and rarely returns to Earth. Apart from a cameo in “Shang-Chi,” we’ve only seen Carol in “The Marvels” since “Endgame.” Carol destroys the Kree Supreme Intelligence, hoping to free the Kree from its rule, but accidentally triggers a civil war that devastates their homeworld, Hala. Feeling responsible, Carol teams up with Monica Rambeau and Kamala Khan when their powers become mysteriously entangled. Together, they battle Kree leader Dar-Benn, whose actions threaten several worlds. Carol ultimately returns to Hala and uses her powers to reignite its dying sun. She then moves into Maria Rambeau’s Louisiana home while Monica remains trapped in an alternate universe.
Scott Lang/Ant-Man
Scott finally catches a break after helping save the universe. Now a renowned celebrity, he enjoys his newfound fame and writes a bestselling memoir about his adventures. However, his daughter’s growing interest in activism and the Quantum Realm causes tension between them. Scott and his family soon find themselves trapped in said realm, encountering Kang the Conqueror. Kang forces Scott to retrieve a power core by threatening Cassie, but the Langs and their allies eventually lead a rebellion against him. Scott defeats Kang with Hope van Dyne’s help and returns home. Despite their victory, Scott remains uneasy about Kang's warnings that something much worse could follow his defeat. But considering the change in the MCU’s direction, looks like he was worried about nothing, after all.
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Bucky Barnes
After “Endgame,” Bucky receives a pardon and tries to make amends for his actions as the Winter Soldier. He teams with Sam Wilson to stop the Flag Smashers, while confronting both his traumatic past and John Walker, the government’s new Captain America. Bucky eventually helps Sam embrace the Captain America mantle and begins finding closure himself. He later enters politics and becomes a U.S. congressman, but becomes involved with Valentina Allegra de Fontaine’s troubled team of operatives. After helping them save New York from the Void, Bucky joins Yelena Belova, John Walker, Ghost, Red Guardian and Sentry as the New Avengers. Of course, there’s the little snag about the Avengers name. Then again, there’s always “Avengers with a Z.”
Sam Wilson/Captain America
Taking on the responsibility of the shield is easier said than done. Sam feels burdened and unprepared to take on the mantle of the next Captain America. And so, the government instead hands the mantle to John Walker, whose increasingly violent behavior convinces Sam to reconsider his decision. After receiving a new vibranium suit and ending the conflict with the Flag Smashers, Sam is officially recognized as the new Captain America. He later assembles a new Avengers team when President Thaddeus Ross transforms into the Red Hulk and attacks Washington, D.C. Sam stops Ross and brings the government’s illicit activities to light. He recruits Joaquin Torres as the new Falcon while preparing for whatever threat comes next.
Loki
As much as fans loved him, the original Sacred Timeline Loki is gone for good. However, “Endgame” creates a new timeline for his 2012 counterpart. This Loki finds himself recruited into the Time Variance Authority and discovering the multiverse. After learning the truth behind the TVA and even falling for a version of himself – yeah, it gets a little wibbly-wobbly – Loki and his variants battle for the multiverse. After desperately trying to prevent the destruction of countless timelines, Loki realizes that only he can keep them alive. He destroys the Temporal Loom and uses his powers to hold the branching timelines together himself. Loki now sits alone at the center of the multiverse, sacrificing his freedom to protect an infinite number of realities.
Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch
The MCU has never been kind to Wanda. Still grieving Vision's death, Wanda travels to Westview and unintentionally traps the town inside a reality shaped by her ideal life. She eventually releases Westview after realizing the suffering she’s caused. Wanda then studies the Darkhold, which corrupts her. As the Scarlet Witch, she seeks out her children elsewhere in the multiverse. Her pursuit of America Chavez devastates realities, killing anyone who stands in her way. After seeing how terrified another universe’s Billy and Tommy are of her, Wanda finally recognizes what she has become. Destroying every copy of the Darkhold, Wanda apparently perishes by bringing Mount Wundagore down around herself. Will the MCU finally give her peace? We’ll just have to wait and see.
Doctor Strange
Being blipped for five years causes Strange to lose his title as the Sorcerer Supreme to Wong. His next adventure begins when Peter Parker asks him to make the world forget he’s Spider-Man. Their spell goes wrong, forcing Strange to cast a spell that makes everyone forget Peter himself. Strange later encounters America Chavez and protects her from Wanda. Along the way, he confronts his lingering feelings for Christine Palmer and accepts that they won’t end up together. Helping America realize she can control her abilities, he helps her stop Wanda. Afterwards, Clea recruits him to fix an incursion he caused. It’s been four years since we’ve seen them, so maybe cleaning up the multiverse takes more time than we thought.
Black Widow
Although Nat never returns after dying on Vormir, her influence continues to be felt through her sister, Yelena Belova. After returning from the Blip, Yelena continues mourning her loss. Valentina Allegra de Fontaine manipulates that grief by claiming Clint Barton is responsible for Natasha's death, sending Yelena after her sister’s closest friend. Clint eventually convinces her that Natasha willingly sacrificed herself and that he couldn't stop her. Yelena subsequently continues operating as an assassin before joining the team that becomes the New Avengers, carrying Natasha's influence into a new generation of heroes.
Clint Barton/Hawkeye
Despite finally reuniting with his family, Clint continues grieving Natasha and dealing with the consequences of his five years as Ronin. He also deals with the progressive loss of his hearing. During a Christmas trip to New York, Clint meets Kate Bishop after she accidentally draws attention to his former vigilante identity. He reluctantly takes Kate under his wing while trying to keep her out of danger. Clint also faces Yelena Belova, who blames him for Natasha's death, and finally convinces her that Natasha chose to sacrifice herself. Finally, Clint confronts Maya Lopez and the Tracksuit Mafia to end his past as Ronin for good. Making it home for Christmas, Clint brings Kate with him, welcoming his young protégé into his life as a hero.
Bruce Banner/The Hulk
Bruce reverts to his human form by using an inhibitor. However, a car accident exposes his cousin Jennifer Walters to his blood, transforming her into She-Hulk. Bruce helps Jennifer understand and control her new abilities. His arm also fully heals thanks to Jennifer’s blood. Bruce later travels to Sakaar. When he returns, he brings back a major surprise: his previously unknown son, Skaar. But just when we thought Savage Hulk was out, the MCU pulled him back in. Removed from the wacky framing POV of “She-Hulk,” Bruce gets a hard reality check through Jean Grey. The telepath possesses his mind to unleash Savage Hulk, forcing Bruce to be sent to a psychiatric ward once Spider-Man contains the Hulk. Poor Bruce just can’t catch a break.
Peter Parker/Spider-Man
After Tony’s death, Peter Parker travels to Europe and ends up battling Mysterio, who exposes his identity as Spider-Man. He then turns to Doctor Strange for help, triggering a multiversal crisis. After losing Aunt May, he teams with his variants before having everyone forget his existence. Peter spends the next four years protecting New York, crossing paths with Frank Castle and Bruce Banner. He later develops new abilities, including organic webbing, during a conflict involving Jean Grey and the DODC. After helping Jean deal with her loss, Peter realizes that being Spider-Man doesn’t mean living alone. Taking his first step forward, he approaches Ned to begin their friendship once again. Knowing the MCU, though, we don’t want to get too comfortable with this positive development.
Thor Odinson
Failing to gain the peace he wanted, Thor leaves the Guardians and faces off against Gorr the God Butcher. Finding Jane Foster back in his life, he discovers that she has cancer and now wields a reforged Mjolnir as the Mighty Thor. The pair rekindle their relationship while battling Gorr. Sadly, their reunion is cut short when Jane ultimately dies after helping Thor defeat Gorr. Choosing love over vengeance, Thor promises to raise Gorr’s resurrected daughter before Jane passes away. Becoming Love’s adoptive father, Thor fights side by side with her, as she carries Stormbreaker while he once again wields Mjolnir. Oh, and there were some screaming goats, horrible floating-head CGI, and Thor in his himbo phase. But let’s all pretend that never happened.
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