Not each Marvel superhero who joined the Avengers ranks was given a solo highlight on the large display screen. Whereas many main gamers like Iron Man, Thor, and Captain America led their very own franchises, a number of different key Avengers within the MCU had been by no means the central focus of a standalone movie.

The Avengers started as a SHIELD initiative led by Nick Fury, who assembled heroes like Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow, and Hawkeye in The Avengers (2012) to cease Loki’s alien invasion. After the demise of Agent Coulson, the crew united and have become Earth’s main protection in opposition to main threats. The lineup developed throughout movies like Avengers: Age of Ultron and Captain America: Civil Battle, with new recruits equivalent to Scarlet Witch, Imaginative and prescient, Battle Machine, and Falcon becoming a member of the ranks. Divisions over the Sokovia Accords fractured the group, however they (considerably) reunited to battle Thanos in Avengers: Infinity Battle and Avengers: Endgame. 

Quick-forward seven years, and the Avengers lineup is ready for a significant shake-up in Avengers: Doomsday, now slated for December 2026 following a current delay. Marvel Studios is predicted to introduce a brand new era of heroes whereas probably bringing again a number of acquainted faces. Nonetheless, regardless of guarantees, a number of previous Avengers haven’t acquired the highlight of their very own solo movies.

8 Avengers With out Solo MCU Motion pictures

Hawkeye

Clint Barton, portrayed by Jeremy Renner, transitioned from a supporting Avenger to the lead in not a solo film however a Disney+ TV sequence, Hawkeye. Set post-Avengers: Endgame, the sequence delved into Barton’s efforts to reunite along with his household for Christmas, solely to be confronted with threats from his previous. The present additionally launched Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld), hinting on the subsequent era of heroes. Whereas there is no official announcement relating to Barton’s future within the MCU, the introduction of Bishop suggests a doable mentorship or passing of the mantle in future initiatives like Younger Avengers or Champions.

Battle Machine

Having been within the MCU since 2010, Don Cheadle’s Battle Machine was slated to headline Armor Wars, initially conceived as a Disney+ sequence earlier than being restructured right into a function movie. 

Since then, it has quietly languished in growth limbo, with no confirmed director or manufacturing begin. Marvel reportedly put the movie on maintain to transform it after backlash to Secret Invasion, which controversially revealed Rhodey had been a Skrull impostor for an unknown size of time. The movie is predicted to discover completely different themes and will not transfer ahead till after Avengers: Secret Wars. For now, Battle Machine’s subsequent MCU look stays unconfirmed, and it is nonetheless in query whether or not this Avenger will get his personal film.

Quicksilver

Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s portrayal of Pietro Maximoff was transient, with the character assembly his finish in Avengers: Age of Ultron. Whereas the character made a pseudo-return in WandaVision by way of Evan Peters, it was later revealed to be a misdirection; bear in mind Ralph Bohner? Taylor-Johnson has since taken on the position of Kraven the Hunter in Sony’s Marvel universe, distancing himself from his MCU position, and the character is not in line for a revival anytime quickly.

Imaginative and prescient

After his demise in Avengers: Infinity Battle, Paul Bettany’s Imaginative and prescient was resurrected in a brand new type throughout WandaVision. In that sequence, his physique was later reactivated by SWORD, however with out recollections or emotion, till a memory-restoring encounter in WandaVision woke up his new self. 

Despite the fact that he is not getting a film, Imaginative and prescient is getting a TV present, a spin-off of WandaVision and much like Agatha All Alongside. The upcoming Disney+ sequence will observe Imaginative and prescient as he grapples along with his id and goal after these occasions. Imaginative and prescient Quest may also introduce Emily Hampshire as a human embodiment of EDITH, the Stark-created AI final seen in Spider-Man: No Method Residence. With James Spader returning as Ultron and T’Nia Miller solid as Jocasta, the sequence seems poised to discover a conflict between legacy AI methods.

Wanda

Elizabeth Olsen’s Wanda Maximoff has undergone a major transformation from a grieving Avenger in WandaVision to the antagonist in Physician Unusual within the Multiverse of Insanity. Regardless of her obvious demise, most followers do not imagine she’s actually useless. Whether or not she returns in Avengers: Doomsday or Secret Wars stays to be seen, particularly as Olsen has seemingly moved away from her time at Marvel. That mentioned, the Scarlet Witch is a superb possibility for a solo film, particularly with the X-Males becoming a member of the MCU.

Okoye

Danai Gurira’s Okoye, the fierce chief of the Dora Milaje, has performed pivotal roles in each Black Panther movies and as a member of the remaining Avengers through the Blip in Avengers: Endgame. Whereas a solo sequence centered on Okoye was as soon as in growth, current stories point out it is now not transferring ahead. Nonetheless, Gurira is predicted to reprise her position in future MCU installments, together with Avengers: Doomsday, regardless of not being included in one of many solid chairs.

Nebula

Karen Gillan’s Nebula developed from a villainous determine to a key member of the Guardians of the Galaxy. She needed to fill in giant, dusty sneakers through the Blip in Avengers: Endgame and continued her newfound heroic journey in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 with a candy improve. Whereas Gillan has expressed curiosity in returning, no official bulletins have been made relating to Nebula’s future within the MCU, nor does a movie centered on the character appear probably.

Rocket

Voiced by Bradley Cooper, Rocket’s arc has been certainly one of progress and management. He was instrumental through the Blip in Avengers: Endgame and took middle stage in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, which delved into his origins. Whereas there is no confirmed details about Rocket’s future appearances, his reputation suggests he might function in upcoming MCU initiatives, regardless of James Gunn now working DC Studios.