If you gather all the heroes and villains from the Marvel Cinematic Universe in one room, who would come out as the winner? We explore that question in this feature.
Sure, this list requires quite an expansive setting due to certain figures who surpass conventional spatial and temporal boundaries. Nevertheless, despite their ethereal nature, these entities' might can be measured. Ranging from cosmic beings beyond our understanding to a large purple villain, here are what we consider the ten most powerful characters within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Thor
Ranking Thor as number ten among the strongest characters in the MCU sparks debate since he’s considered the mightiest Avenger. However, the Marvel Universe has expanded significantly from what it was back in 2012 when The Avengers initially formed. Despite surviving an assault from a star in "Avengers: Infinity War" and overcoming Hela, the Asgardian Goddess of Death, by unlocking hidden reserves of strength within himself, Thor faces challenges posed by several more recent additions to this roster.
Surtur
Surtur, originating from Norse mythology’s depiction of a fire giant, first appeared as a character in the live-action Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) with "Thor: Ragnarok." Native to the otherworldly realm known as Muspelheim, he possesses an almost invincible nature. At the conclusion of the movie, when faced with Surtur’s approach, Thor refrains from attempting to halt him since he understands such efforts would be futile. Instead, Thor strategically employs Surtur against his adversary, Hela, leading not only to her demise but also resulting in the utter destruction of Asgard itself.
Doctor Strange
Just like any ordinary person made of flesh and blood, Doctor Strange could potentially meet his end in something as mundane as a car accident, an incident that almost happened to him in his debut 2016 movie. This makes it all the more impressive when you consider how well he fares against someone as powerful as Thanos during their confrontation in "Avengers: Infinity War," relying solely on his extensive magical abilities. Additionally, Doctor Strange proves himself not only as a formidable sorcerer but also as a brilliant strategist. Indeed, were it not for his ability to foresee possible futures with the aid of the Time Stone later in the same film, Thanos might have succeeded in eradicating every living being from existence.
Captain Marvel
Captain Marvel is such an immense power in the cosmos that writers often need to devise ways to limit her abilities. In "The Marvels," each time she employs her powers, she switches positions with Ms. Marvel and Monica Rambeu. Earlier, in "Avengers: Endgame," she appears near the conclusion of the final fight as she had been occupied assisting elsewhere. Whenever she does show up though, a completely empowered Captain Marvel can easily manage most adversaries. Her arrival is spectacular; she flies right into Thanos’ spacecraft causing it to crash before putting him on defense during their one-on-one confrontation.
Scarlet Witch
The Scarlet Witch stands out as one of the few characters capable of facing off against Thanos solo. In their short confrontation during the battle scene in "Avengers: Endgame," she momentarily stirs discomfort on Thanos' face when she employs her telekinetic abilities to pin him down under a heap of stones. This occurs well before she acquires the capability to traverse multiple dimensions and effortlessly eliminate different incarnations of superheroes in "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness."
Dormammu
In 2016’s "Doctor Strange," Dormammu first appears as an entity not to be trifled with. This antagonist surpasses ordinary concepts of time and space, rendering Mads Mikkelsen's character, Kaecilius—a malevolent mage—seem amateurish in comparison. Ruling the Dark Dimension, Dormammu seeks to extinguish various universes entirely. Ultimately, Doctor Strange defeats this formidable foe by ensnaring it within a temporal loop until it concedes due to extreme exasperation.
Thanos
Despite lacking the Infinity Stones, Thanos remains an imposing figure. In "Avengers: Infinity War," he effectively defeats the Hulk in their initial confrontation. Later, in "Avengers: Endgame," he shows he can take on three powerful Avengers leaders—Thor, Captain America, and Iron Man—all without the aid of the stones. However, once he acquires all six Infinity Stones through his exceptional intellect, Thanos becomes nearly invincible. With these powers, he gains abilities such as reversing time, altering realities, instantaneously teleporting, and even hurling celestial bodies at opponents.
Infinity Ultron
In "What If...?", what surpasses even Thanos armed with the Infinity Stones? It’s Ultron equipped with these cosmic artifacts, as seen in episode eight where he slices through Thanos using a laser. This highly evolved, self-replicating machine merges itself with Vision—already an immensely potent being—and once he wields the stones, he manages to fulfill Thanos’ objective: eradicating all life across the cosmos. At one juncture, he consumes part of a galaxy whole. Subsequently breaching his own reality, he taps into the multiverse but ultimately faces defeat at the hands of the Guardians of the Multiverse.
Eternity
Not considered either a hero or a villain, Eternity stands as one of the mightiest entities across the whole Marvel Cinematic Universe. First appearing in "Thor: Love andThunder," this cosmic being possesses the ability to fulfill any desire, demonstrated at the movie’s conclusion with a boon granted to Christian Bale's character, Gorr the God Butcher. Fortunately, his petition was aimed at reviving his deceased daughter rather than seeking vengeance against all deities, averting potential catastrophe within the universe. Given Eternity's immense capabilities, morality such as concepts of right and wrong becomes irrelevant; altering existence itself requires neither ethical judgment nor consequence.
Arishem
Arishem the Judge surpasses many planets in size, setting the stage for an extraordinary entity. As one of the primary Celestials, he initiated the creation of the cosmos by birthing the sun. Billions of years afterward, Arishem generated the Deviants with the aim of aiding in the production of additional Celestials. These creations rebelled, leading Arishem to forge a highly empowered species known as the Eternals to combat these renegades. Despite showcasing immense strength, Arishem’s flawed judgment paves the way for further developments in subsequent narratives.
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