and is responsible for the formation of the Avengers. Jackson) is the former director of S.H.I.E.L.D. Nicholas Joseph "Nick" Fury (portrayed by Samuel L. 3, as well as The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special. He will return in the upcoming films Thor: Love and Thunder and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.
2, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame as well as the Disney+ animated series What If.?, voiced by Fred Tatasciore. Īs of 2021, the character has appeared in four films: Guardians of the Galaxy, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. Despite his rough exterior and tragic backstory, he commonly serves as comedic relief, and his lines within the franchise have often been used as internet memes. Originally he sought to avenge his family by killing Ronan, but after Ronan's death, his mission became defeating Thanos. Main article: Drax (Marvel Cinematic Universe)ĭrax (portrayed by Dave Bautista), also known as Drax the Destroyer, is a Kylosian warrior and member of the Guardians of the Galaxy who seeks vengeance for the loss of his family, based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. The 2012 variant of Loki introduced in Avengers: Endgame is given a central role leading to the introduction of the Multiverse, which is observed and explained by the Watcher.
Phase Four begins by dealing with the fallout of the Infinity Saga on the lives of the remaining Avengers, while introducing new heroes Shang-Chi and the Eternals ( Sersi, Ikaris, Kingo, Sprite, Phastos, Makkari, Druig, Gilgamesh, Ajak, and Thena) as well as delving into Natasha Romanoff's backstory. This phase concludes the ongoing stories of Stark, Rogers, Romanoff, Loki, and Thanos, though past and alternate versions of the characters continue into the next phase. Female characters are also featured more on-screen throughout Phase Three, particularly in the penultimate film, Avengers: Endgame, which gives a heroic role to Pepper Potts (from previous Phases), Wakandan heroes Okoye and Shuri, and Valkyrie from Asgard, along with the newest headlining character of Phase Three, Carol Danvers. The Guardians of the Galaxy get new members with Mantis and Nebula (who was originally a villain in Phase Two but later redeems herself). Stephen Strange and Wong are also introduced as members of the new formation of the Masters of the Mystical Arts which sides with the Avengers and the Guardians of the Galaxy to defeat Thanos. Hope van Dyne (as seen in Phase Two) joins with Scott Lang as duo superhero partners. Thanos (who was briefly shown in Phase One and Phase Two) fills the role as the main antagonist of the third Phase. Nick Fury's origin is revealed and Loki has more of a neutral role in Phase Three. It starts off focusing on the division of the original Avengers (as shown before in the early Phases) with newly added superheroes like Bucky Barnes (first seen in Phase One and Phase Two), Scott Lang, T'Challa and Peter Parker being involved. Phase Three brings back every central character of both Phase One and Phase Two. This Phase also introduces the Guardians of the Galaxy ( Peter Quill, Gamora, Rocket, Groot and Drax), and Scott Lang. Phase Two centers on the MCU's first Avengers and Fury once again, along with new additions of the team ( James Rhodes, first seen in Phase One, Sam Wilson, Wanda Maximoff, and Vision).
Another central character is Loki, a villain who originally caused the Avengers to form to thwart his plans of world domination. Phase One is centered on six individuals who became the Avengers ( Tony Stark, Steve Rogers, Thor Odinson, Bruce Banner, Natasha Romanoff, Clint Barton) along with Nick Fury, leader of S.H.I.E.L.D., who is responsible for the idea to set up the team. The first three phases are known as "The Infinity Saga", and is followed by Phase Four. The film and television series of the Marvel Cinematic Universe features many central characters across its phases. (top, L to R) Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, (bottom, L to R) Vin Diesel, and Bradley Cooper, portray the first five Guardians of the Galaxy in the MCU and play a central role in the films. 2.85 John Walker / Captain America / U.S.2.50 N'Jadaka / Erik "Killmonger" Stevens.2.9 Sharon Carter / Agent 13 / Power Broker.1.35 Sam Wilson / Falcon / Captain America.
1.2 Bucky Barnes / Winter Soldier / White Wolf.