It’s been clear for quite some time that Marvel Studios has been building up to aYoung Avengersfilm or show in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It was even teased at the end ofThe Marvelswhen Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani) approached Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld) about getting a team together in a scene reminiscent of the first-ever MCU post-credit scene that kickstarted the entire cinematic universe.
While some may underestimate the Young Avengers and feel like the MCU would need to do a lot of groundwork before introducing them, the team has some heavy hitters on standby for when it eventually forms. Indeed,many potential members of the young-adult team are already established in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including some that are very powerful and not to be trifled with, meaning they’ll need an equally powerful foe to go against.These are the ten best potential Young Avengers already in the MCU, ranked by how good of an impression they’ve made and how useful they would be in the potential team.
10Cassie Lang/Stature
Played by Kathryn Newton
Fans speculated for quite some time that, somehow, Cassie Lang (Kathryn Newton) was going to eventually take up her comic book mantle, Stature. So, whenAnt-Man and the Wasp: Quantumaniacame around, lackluster as it was, fans were pleased to see her finally take up the hero role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Cassie won’t just beadding her size-shifting abilitiesto the team;she’s also quite intelligent. Being so close to Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) and Janet Van Dyne (Michelle Pfeiffer), Cassie has picked up quite a bit of their knowledge. Not only will she be an asset in physical power, but also intellect, which she already displayed inher movie’s thrilling final battle.
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9Eli Bradley/Patriot
Played by Elijah Richardson
Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) isn’t the only person who can carry the legacy of Captain America. First appearing inThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Eli Bradley (Elijah Richardson) is an essential member of the Young Avengers in the Marvel Comics universe. Within the pages, Eli Bradley took a power-enhancing drug before eventually getting permanent powers through a blood transfusion from his grandfather, Isaiah Bradley (Carl Lumbly).
Not only is his origin story with drug usage very compelling and topical, but his superhero counterpart,Patriot, is an essential member of the Young Avengersand carries on the complex legacy of Isaiah Bradley. His backstory also makes him feel unique and different from a classic Captain America-style story and allows for some insightful commentary.
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8Tommy Maximoff/Speed
Played by Jett Klyne
The Maximoff brothers are also cornerstone members of the Young Avengers. As it is right now,the Marvel Cinematic Universe is lacking a prominent speedster. WhileEternalsbrought Makkari (Lauren Ridloff) into the fold, they seem to be nowhere to be found, and theirsequel has seemingly been canceled.
Tommy Maximoff (Jeff Klyne) is the perfect candidate to fill the hole his uncle left after his death in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This is especially true because, at the end of the acclaimedAgatha All Along, his brother, Billy (Joe Locke), guides his lost soul into a new body, meaning Tommy is out there somewhere. The Young Avengers project would be perfect for him to make his first appearance. With speed on his side, Tommy would be a very powerful member to have because speedsters are pretty darn strong.
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7Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel
Played by Iman Vellani
Thanks to the end ofThe Marvels, it seems as if Kamala has already taken action in trying to gather a team. With her ability to make objects, weapons, platforms, and more with her Hard Light,Ms. Marvel can provide not only a great offense but a defense, too. Not to mention, with the Quantum Bands on her side, she has a form of clairvoyance.
Ms. Marvel also has a close connection with the ever-powerful Captain Marvel (Brie Larson), who could provide the team with potential resources and even guidance, especially considering the most likely candidate to be their den mother is famous for killing her coven. Captain Marvel has provided Ms. Marvel with a lot of experience, as well, meaningKamala could make for a great leader through lessons from her favorite superhero.
Ms. Marvel
Played by Will Deusner
While he’s only appeared for a few seconds in the Marvel Cinematic Universe throughShe-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Skaar (Will Deusner) is already a great fit for the Young Avengers. Every team needs a tank and who better than the son of the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo)?While his hairline might not be strong, there’s no doubt thatthe young Hulk is an absolute powerhouse.
Skaar was also born in Sakaar, making him a total outsider to life and customs on Earth.He’d provide a great fish-out-of-water storyline,with the team having to teach him how to lean on others. But another plus to his otherworldly origins is that thanks to life on Sakaar, he’s pretty much guaranteed to be an incredible warrior. If they’re looking for muscle, the Young Avengers will find it in his young green teen. The only issue would be that Skaar might be too similar to another of the Young Avengers' most iconic members, Hulkling, which might be somewhat confusing.
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5Axl Heimdallson
Played by Kieron L. Dyer
Power doesn’t just come from physical strength, and Axl Heimdallson (Kieron L. Dyer) is perfect proof. The son of Heimdall (Idris Elba) could bring a whole new type of might to the Young Avengers team. While he may not be much of a fighter (yet), Axl has the same ability his father once had: Absolute Senses, which allow him to project what he’s seeing into someone’s mind and use it as a telepathic link.
If necessary,Axl can connect the Young Avengers and provide essential information, making him a perfect scout. If there’s one thing that could be more powerful than muscles, it’s knowledge, and the young Heimdallson has the best access to it. Axl could make for a crucial member of the next Marvel Cinematic Universe team, even if he’s not necessarily on many fans' radars.
Thor: Love and Thunder
Played by Jack Veal
Just because Loki (Tom Hiddleston) isnow the the God of Stories, the character shouldn’t be counted out of being a primary part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe just yet. In the first season ofLoki, audiences got to meet a Kid Loki (Jack Veal) from another universe, and it just so happens thatKid Loki was a main member of the Young Avengers for a time.
The younger iteration of the God of Mischief could easily be integrated into the MCU’s version of the Young Avengers. Possessing the same magic Loki once had, Kid Loki automatically would be one of the most powerful members of the new team. This young man could also provide some great tension and conflict, especially considering just how untrustworthy any version of Loki can be.
Played by India Rose Hemsworth
Love (India Rose Hemsworth) may be the youngest on the list, but she’s not one to be doubted. Not only does she nowwield the extremely powerful Stormbreaker, butshe has the power to manipulate cosmic energy, too, shooting optic blasts from her eyes at the end ofThor: Love and Thunder. Her status as the adopted daughter ofThor (Chris Hemsworth)will do numbers in her battle abilities, as well.
As the youngest potential member of the Young Avengers, Love could definitely serve as the “little kid” of the group. She’d bring a great contrast, as many probably would underestimate her, even though she holds incredible strength. Love’s childlike personality and immaturity could bring a whole new dynamic to the team that would shift things up a bit.
2America Chavez
Played by Xochitl Gomez
Not many heroes can simplytravel the multiverse on a whim; thankfully for the Young Avengers, America Chavez (Xochitl Gomez) can do it with a mere punch. Her singular ability makes herone of the most powerful MCU characters; in fact,her power is so strong and exclusivethat the Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen) is hellbent on taking it for herself.
To add to America’s list of abilities,Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnessended with her sticking around Kamar-Taj to learn how to master the Mystic Arts. With magic at her disposal, Ms. Chavez is set up to be one of the more powerful heroes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The Young Avengers will surely have her on the radar, especially if a certain witch wants to search for his seemingly death mother in the future.
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1Billy Maximoff/Wiccan
Played by Joe Locke
It’s no secret that Scarlet Witch is the most powerful Avenger in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as confirmed by multiple people over at Marvel Studios. Thus, no one can be surprised that her kin would also become amassively strong source of magic. The newest Disney+ Marvel series,Agatha All Along, did a great jobshowing how powerful Billy Maximoff,AKA Wiccan, is.
In his first appearance inWandavision,at a young age, Billy was able to completely paralyze multiple S.W.O.R.D. agents at once, mentally. In the modern day,Billy is even more powerful, as best shown in the finale ofAgatha All Along, when he finally becomes his comic book persona and faces off with Lady Death (Aubrey Plaza) herself. A strong magic user could make all the difference in the battle between the Young Avengers and whoever Marvel Studios chooses to put them up against.
