The Avengers Roster: A Pre "Endgame" Guide

We are in the Endgame now.

Avengers: Endgame is around the corner, and it will undoubtedly be one the highest grossing movies all time. We saw half the heroes turn into dust at the end Avengers: Infinity War. That moment has been ingrained into fans’ minds, a devastating instance in cinema history where the villain actually wins and the heroes are left in shambles. Still, we know that Disney and Marvel will find a way to bring back the fallen heroes. There is already a Black Panther sequel in the works, and Spider-Man: Far From Home is hitting theaters this Summer. Two heroes we saw perish, but their imminent return gives fans hopes for the future. They will be back… but how?

That is the million dollar question, isn’t it? Before you dive into Endgame though, it’s time to brush up on all the characters. The list active (and dead) Avengers is long, but not to worry. We have the entire list right here for you.

From Iron-Man’s first film all the way to Captain Marvel’s latest adventure, we have included all the heroes that have fought to save the world, and the galaxy. We have even included the first time each character appeared on film (their first movie appearance, not counting mid-credit/end credit scenes). Dive into the full Avengers roster below, and remember… We are in the Endgame now.

Actor: Chris Evans

First Appearance: Captain America: The First Avenger

The leader the Avengers is also, technically, the first Avenger. Once a scrawny Brooklyn boy, Steve Rogers turned into the powerful hero he is today after being injected with the Super Soldier Serum. Cap fought in World War II against the Nazis, but was frozen when he crashed his ship into an arctic ocean in order to conceal the Tesseract. When he was awoken in modern time, Cap took his role as the leader the team. Strong-willed and determined, Cap is the moral compass the Avengers.

Actor: Chris Hemsworth

First Appearance: Thor

The Godly Thor is one the most powerful Avengers. Born to King Odin Asgard, Thor is the rightful heir to the throne. As the God Thunder, Thor can control lightning as well. He wields Mjolnir, a hammer that can only be lifted by those who are worthy and pure. Thor is the muscle behind the Avengers, using his Godly power to wipe out legions enemies.

Actor: Robert Downey Jr.

First Appearance: Iron Man

The hero that started the Marvel wave. Iron-Man was the son a wealthy technology tycoon, and began selling weapons mass destruction. After being captured while on a trip in a war-torn region, Tony Stark was left with shrapnel trapped in his chest. Using his intelligence, he constructed a device that he placed in his chest to keep the shrapnel from killing him. After Stark escaped his captors, he became Iron-Man, a hero that fought to correct all the destruction he helped spread. Stark is the bankroll for the Avengers, and the team’s second in command.

Actors: Ed Norton/Mark Ruffalo

First Appearance: The Incredible Hulk

Hulk smashed his way through a solo film starring Ed Norton until the A-lister decided to jump ship. Due to creative differences, Norton and Marvel parted ways. Mark Ruffalo took the job and has been a fan favorite ever since. Hulk has been a force for years, but his recent defeat at the hands Thanos left him hiding in Banner’s shadow.

Actor: Jeremy Renner

First Appearance: Thor

Much like Black Widow, Hawkeye has worked closely with SHIELD. He first appeared when Thor was deemed a threat, but has since made friends with the God Thunder. Hawkeye is the archer the team (every team heroes needs one),but he hasn’t always gotten the respect that he deserves. In the first Avengers film, Hawkeye was mind-controlled by Loki for the majority the movie. Then, in Age Ultron, they tried to expand his story by showing his family, but it felt forced. Hawkeye was a little more badass in Captain America: Civil War, but he was missing from Infinity War. Hopefully, the skilled archer will be the main component to Thanos’ defeat in Endgame.

Actress: Scarlett Johannsson

First Appearance: Iron-Man 2

This Russia spy defected to the American cause and has functioned as a spy for Nicky Fury and SHIELD for years. She first appeared as a flirtatious aide to Tony Stark before revealing herself as the Black Widow. While she does lack powers and armor on the level most her allies, her skills as a fighter and spy are unmatched. Brave, centered, and determined to win, Black Widow was essential to both Captain America and Iron-Man’s movie arcs. She will finally get her own film, which is rumored to explore her past, in the upcoming years.

Actor: Terrence Howard/Don Cheadle

First Appearance: Iron-Man

Terrence Howard originally played War Machine, before he earned his armor, in the first Iron Man film. Real name James Rhodes, the military commander is Tony Stark’s best friend. When it came time for Iron Man 2, Howard was booted and Don Cheadle hopped into the armor. War Machine is just that… a technologically advanced machine built to reign destruction down upon his enemies. Now if only he could keep Tony Stark out trouble…

Actor: Anthony Mackie

First Appearance: Captain America: Winter Soldier

Much like War Machine is Iron-Man’s right-hand man, Falcon becomes Captain America’s most trusted friend. Of course, Bucky Barnes is Cap’s oldest and dearest friend, but we wouldn’t label him as trustworthy. Falcon is also a military man, much like several other Avengers (Captain America, War Machine, Captain Marvel, Okoye). He depends on his piloting skills to keep him dangerous in the air, and is equipped with a winged suit and a drone to help him defeat his enemies. Falcon’s most potent strength is his loyalty to Captain America, and his knowledge aerial attack patterns.

Actor: Paul Bettany

First Appearance: Iron Man/Avengers: Age Ultron

Jarvis was Iron-Man’s AI system that functioned as his secretary and advisor sorts before he was almost destroyed by Ultron. His broken digital consciousness was then placed into a Vibranium body that was built by Ultron. The evil robot brokered a deal with the treacherous Ulysses Klaue, who stole the Vibranium from Wakanda. Once Jarvis was placed into the shell a body, his forehead was fitted with the Mind Stone, and he came to life. He fought honorably beside the Avengers to defeat Ultron, but followed his creator Tony Stark into battle against Captain America in Civil War. He has an infamous relationship with Wanda, aka Scarlet Witch, in the comics, and the seeds their bond have been portrayed on-screen.

Actress: Elizabeth Olsen

First Appearance: Avengers: Age Ultron

This Sokon beauty was bestowed with powers after the evil members HYDRA experimented on her and her brother with the Mind Stone. Locked within Loki’s staff, the energy from the Mind Stone was harnessed and used to twist their DNA until they exhibited superpowers. In the comics, Scarlet Witch is the daughter Magneto, but the MCU decided to take a different approach to her origin because the complications including the X-Men into their timeline. Scarlet Witch’s true potential is unknown, but she is powerful enough to destroy an Infinity Stone so you can imagine that she is pretty damn powerful. She can create energy blasts with her hands that can also be used in a manner much like telekinesis to move objects. After being a minion Ultron, she turns to the side good to protect her country and avenge her brother.

Actor: Aaron Taylor Johnson

First Appearance: Avengers: Age Ultron

As the brother Scarlet Witch, Quicksilver plays the protective older sibling role. Just like his sister, Quicksilver was experimented on by HYDRA, granting him the power super speed. Quicksilver’s existence was short lived since he was killed f in Age Ultron, but who knows what can happen after Endgame. Many fans believe that a time-traveling plot will take place in the upcoming Avengers film, which means Quicksilver may be back to help the team defeat Thanos.

Actor: Chadwick Boseman

First Appearance: Captain America: Civil War

The richest and most powerful (in the traditional sense power) Avenger is both a King and a hero. After Black Panther’s father is murdered by Baron Zemo, he hunts down Winter Soldier, who he believes is responsible for the killing. After learning the truth and capturing Zemo, Black Panther returned to Wakanda where he struggled to find the strength to be a good King. He is almost slain by Killmonger, but Black Panther survives and leads the final assault on Thanos during the Battle Wakanda in Infinity War. Although the King was turned to ashes, a sequel film for Black Panther is in the works, so we know he will return in Endgame.

Actor: Benedict Cumberbatch

First Appearance: Doctor Strange

Stephen Strange was an arrogant surgeon until he was injured in a car accident that caused him to lose the precision he needed to cut into his patients. Damaged beyond normal repair, Strange heads to Asia to study the mystical arts in an attempt to regain full control his hands. Instead, he becomes the Sorcerer Supreme, and took the pledge to protect this realm from danger. Using the Time Stone as a weapon, Strange manipulates the time stream to defeat Dormammu, but he is turned to dust when he forfeits the stone to Thanos. His mastery magic makes him a formidable foe for his enemies.

Actor: Sebastian Stan

First Appearance: Captain America: The First Avenger

Poor Bucky Barnes. He began as Captain America’s closest friend during World War 2, but he was killed in battle. His body is recovered by HYDRA, and he is revived and brainwashed into becoming the assassin Winter Soldier. He is frozen for years and only awoken when it is time to be sent on a mission, so he’s just as old as Captain America. Equipped with a Vibranium arm (built by Shuri after Iron-Man destroys his original metal arm), Winter Soldier is a skilled military leader. His jumbled memories and reprogramming made him an enemy to the Avengers, and he is framed for the murder Black Panther’s father which sets f the events Civil War. Now a complete hero, Winter Soldier serves as an Avenger… or he did before being turned to dust by Thanos.

Actor: Tom Holland

First Appearance: Captain America: Civil War

Rebooted for the third time, Spidey was brought into the MCU in Captain America: Civil War. Iron-Man recruits him after keeping a close eye on the young hero’s activities, and Spidey fights on Stark’s side against Captain America and his crew in Civil War. The high school student is bright and hilarious, but he lacks what it takes to be a great leader. He is mentored by Stark, and even follows his idol into space to fight Thanos in Infinity War. Unfortunately, the youngen’s ability to do whatever a spider can didn’t stop him from being turned to dust when Thanos snapped his fingers and killed half all life in the universe.

Actor: Paul Rudd/ Michael Douglas

First Appearance: Ant-Man

Ant-Man is one the original Avengers in the comics, but he wasn’t brought into the MCU until after Age Ultron. Scott Lang is the second man to go by Ant-Man, and he is mentored by the original hero Hank Pym. Pym creates the Pym particles, a method making objects shrink and grow. He also created a handy method communicating with and controlling ants, thus earning him the name Ant-Man. Pym passes down his mantle to Lang after the latter helps him defeat a greedy businessman who attempts to steal the technology for his own evil motives. Lang is more an “on-call” Avenger, but I believe he will have an integral role in defeating Thanos in Endgame.

Actress: Evangeline Lilly/Michelle Pfeiffer

First Appearance: Ant-Man

In the comics, Wasp is actually the hero that names the team “The Avengers.” Equipped with the same shrinking ability as Ant-Man, this deadly hero is much better trained at combat by her father Hank Pym. The original Wasp, Janet, was lost in the Quantum Realm decades before the first Ant-Man film takes place, and the original Ant-Man (Hank Pym) loses hope in the hero game. It isn’t until Scott Lang and Janet Van Dyne work together to save her that she is finally spared from the microscopic dimension. With two Ant-Men and two Wasps in the MCU, things may seem confusing, but everything makes sense when you watch the films hand the torch down from the older heroes to their younger replacements.

Actress: Danai Gurira

First Appearance: Black Panther

Yet another member the military, Okoye is the General that leads Wakanda’s royal armed forces. She is expertly trained in combat, and is Black Panther’s right-hand woman. She fought valiantly to protect Wakanda from Killmonger, and also helped fight Thanos in Infinity War. It will be interesting to see her role in Endgame, as she will undoubtedly be serving under a new King since Black Panther is dead. Her weapon choice is a Vibranium staff, but General Okoye can defeat her enemies with anything you place in her hands.

Actress: Letitia Wright

First Appearance: Black Panther

The younger sister Black Panther has all the courage the King and is one the smartest members the Avengers. She built most Wakanda’s technological advances, including Black Panther’s new armor, Winter Soldier’s new arm, the transportation systems in Wakanda, and much more. She is the only member the Avengers who was intelligent enough to find a way to remove the Mind Stone from Vision’s head, impressing genius Bruce Banner in the process. Shuri uses two blasters she equips to her arms to battle her enemies.

Actor: Idris Elba

First Appearance: Thor

In the same way that Captain America trusts Falcon and Iron Man trusts War Machine, Thor has Heimdall watching his back. Literally. The demi-god can see everything that occurs across the universe, which is one the most useful powers displayed in the MCU. Heimdall can also control the Bi-Front, a mystical bridge that transports people between plants, universes, and dimensions. He helps Thor defeat Loki on multiple occasions, and is also the first death in Infinity War after he successfully whisks Hulk back to Earth, saving him from certain death.

Actor: Chris Pratt