Which superheroes are still active in the MCU after the events of Iron Man sacrificing himself, while Steve Rogers decided to claim a "Happily Ever After" life by traveling back in time to be with his beloved Peggy Carter.
Some of Earth's Mightiest Heroes remained active after the Infinity Saga, and many more are bound to their ranks. Avengers: Endgame killed off the team's most reliable , but that doesn't mean the planet is defenseless. Here are all the confirmed MCU Phase 4 superheroes who are still operating on Earth after Avengers: Endgame.
Who Are The Remaining Avengers?
Still populated by various super-powered heroes, Earth is by no means unprotected should a threat like Thanos come without a warning. MCU Phase 4 "resurrected" Vision through The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, while Okoye and the Wakandans are about to face some difficulties due to the absence of T'Challa — although Black Panther: Wakanda Forever's villain, Namor, was a member of the Avengers in the comics.
Moreover, Ant-Man and the Wasp will soon face one of Marvel's greatest villains, Kang the Conqueror. As for Sorcerer Supreme Wong, he's becoming Phase 4's equivalent to Nick Fury, who will be back on Earth for Secret Invasion. There's also the Hulk, Hawkeye, Thor, and War Machine, who've become mentors to a new generation of heroes. Finally, while Captain Marvel and the Guardians of the Galaxy aren't on Earth, they're still active Avengers.
Ant-Man
Scott Lang was the direct reason the Blip came to an end in the first place because, when Ant-Man escaped the Quantum Realm, he came up with the Avengers' time travel plan — even if he was more than a little shaken by the idea that Back to the Future's model of time travel didn't work out. It's unclear whether the world actually knows time travel was involved at the end of the Blip, though — certainly the Avengers pretended Captain America died rather than let the public know he traveled back in time — so Ant-Man's contribution may not be well-known. Still, it's reasonable to assume he has continued his superhero career back home in L.A., where he will also be enjoying spending quality time with his now older daughter, Cassie.
After Sylvie killed He Who Remains in the Avengers: Secret Wars. Another character expected to be more powerful once the credits roll is Cassie Lang, who may get her hands on Pym technology to take up the moniker of the size-shifter and future member of the Young Avengers known as Stature.
Black Panther
No doubt Wakanda suffered terribly in the absence of the Black Panther, not least because their stock of Heart-Shaped Herb had been destroyed by Killmonger, meaning they could not appoint a successor. The Falcon and The Winter Soldier episode 1 revealed national borders collapsed during the Blip, and it is likely even the formerly isolationist nation was profoundly affected by this. Though Black Panther actor Chadwick Boseman sadly ed away and Marvel has already confirmed they won't recast the titular role of T'Challa, it's not yet known how they'll address his absence in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. There might even be multiple Black Panthers in the MCU in the future.
Doctor Strange
He may not be the Sorcerer Supreme, but Stephen Strange has surely returned to his duties as a Master of the Mystic Arts and protector of reality, as seen in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Although Avengers: Endgame led to the Time Stone being destroyed, robbing Doctor Strange of his greatest weapon, the former Sorcerer Supreme learned new spells from the Darkhold, survived a magical duel with the Scarlet Witch, and unlocked America Chavez's powers. Doctor Strange is perhaps the most active superhero in MCU Phase 4, having to help Peter Parker in his multiversal conflict during Doctor Strange and Clea were last seen on their way to stop a multiversal incursion.
Wong
If there were any doubts about Wong's role in the Avengers prior to MCU Phase 4, arguably overpowered Shang-Chi into the Avengers right after their first-ever superhero adventure. Wong has become the connecting tissue of the Avengers at a time when they most need it, and he certainly will have a big role whenever the Avengers need to assemble officially for the first time after Avengers: Endgame.
Falcon / Captain America
Sam Wilson was branded an outlaw when he sided with Steve Rogers during the events of Captain America: New World Order.
Hawkeye
Clint Barton retired from the superhero life once again in order to spend time with his restored family. As he knows more than any other Avenger, though, peace should never be included in his plans. The Hawkeye Disney+ series introduced Kate Bishop, who suited up as Ronin and inadvertently tangled Hawkeye right back up in his superhero web. Clint became Kate Bishop's mentor, reluctantly, and their unexpected holiday mission in Hawkeye also brought new threats, namely Echo, Yelena Belova, the Swordsman, and the Kingpin, all of whom are expected to make future MCU appearances. With him growing old and now hard of hearing, a lifetime of fighting has clearly taken a toll on Clint Barton, who will keep trying to achieve a definitive retirement with his loved ones, perhaps permanently now that Kate Bishop is eager to take up his mantle.
Nick Fury
Nick Fury hasn't really been active since the fall of S.H.I.E.L.D. in MCU crossover series Secret Invasion, where he's expected to resume his role as Earth's clandestine protector after spending some time in space. Fury's right hand, Maria Hill (Cobie Smulders), is also returning for Secret Invasion.
The Hulk
Successfully merging his two identities as Smart Hulk after spending 18 months in a Gamma lab during the Blip, Bruce Banner's status quo has changed significantly. The Hulk became Earth's most prominent superhero during that period, as seen in a deleted scene from Avengers: Endgame, and he quite enjoyed his newfound celebrity. Unfortunately, the Hulk suffered a grievous injury when he used the Infinity Gauntlet to restore half the life in the universe, with the surge in power destroying his right arm. The mid-credits scene of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings revealed that Bruce Banner fully returned to his human self, explained in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law as being thanks to Bruce Banner's inhibitor. He was Smart Hulk again in She-Hulk, which ended with him introducing his son, Skaar.
Spider-Man
Spider-Man's participation in the final battle of Avengers: Endgame did wonders for his reputation, but unfortunately, he was manipulated by Mysterio's illusions in multiple Peter Parkers ing the Avengers in the future. Spider-Man could also become more independent as a superhero and perhaps come in with Sony-owned villains such as Venom and Morbius.
