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Only a handful of moving picture and TV shows in theMarvel Cinematic Universehave been chiefly led by female superheroes , and some have been far strong than others . When Marvel Studios quetch off the MCU in 2008 , the higher - ups at Disney and Marvel Entertainment worry that prominently featuring distaff hero would n’t garner a wide audience . Unfortunately , this meant that the women of the MCU were sideline for quite some time , but there has been a major sack in recent days , with morepowerful distaff MCU heroesbeing introduced , with many leading their own projects .
admit 2019’sCaptain Marvel , the MCU ’s first female - led moving-picture show , there have only been ten projects focused on Marvel ’s distaff superheroes . This is place to increase with the upcoming releases ofAgatha All AlongandIronhearton Disney+ , and there have gratefully been many more female champion included in others ' solo movies and team - up projects , such as Hope van Dyne ’s Wasp , Gamora , and Valkyrie , among others . Marvel Studios ' ten female - moderate moviesand TV shows have free to vary levels of success , but have mostly been strong tale for these formidable women .
Marvel Studios has introduced many female superheroes over the twelvemonth , any number of whom could join forces to make the MCU ’s female Avengers team .
10Black Widow Didn’t Give Audiences What They Wanted
Black Widow Was Led By Scarlett Johansson’s Natasha Romanoff, A.K.A. Black Widow
Despite being the longest - running female superhero in the MCU , Natasha Romanoff ’s Black Widowdidn’t embark on a solo adventure until Phase 4.Black Widowreleased after Romanoff ’s end inAvengers : Endgame , and ab initio give audience the ground espionage thriller that many had wanted to see for Romanoff for several geezerhood . Unfortunately , this idea did n’t stick , asBlack Widoweventually devolved into yet another CGI - occupy superhero action picture show , which signify it lost a hatful of its personality and closeness .
After months of no update and its position obscure , Scarlett Johansson has at long last confirmed that her hidden MCU project is still good to go .
Until the moving picture ’s terminal battle , Black Widowwas doing well to keep things insidious . Romanoff ’s foster family history was explored attractively , the foundation of Yelena Belova , Alexei Shostakov , and Melina Vostokoff were deal well , and the mythos of the Red Room was develop nicely . It ’s a shameBlack Widowdidn’t keep this up throughout , however , peculiarly since this was set up as the final parting for Scarlett Johansson ’s popular Natasha Romanoff .
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9The Marvels Is (Surprisingly) Marvel Studios' Lowest-Grossing Movie
The Marvels Was Led By Brie Larson’s Carol Danvers, A.K.A. Captain Marvel, Teyonah Parris' Monica Rambeau, & Iman Vellani’s Kamala Khan, A.K.A. Ms. Marvel
The sequel to 2019’sCaptain Marvel , on paper , should have been a strike - hit for Marvel Studios . However , The Marvelsbecame an inauspicious victim of major Hollywood strikes , huge changes at Marvel Studios , and an altered posture towards superhero movies . There was a draw going forThe Marvels : the moving picture ’s fast pace kept the action going unceasingly , the exploitation of the relationships between Carol Danvers , Monica Rambeau , and Kamala Khan was compelling , and the advancement of the MCU ’s overall multiverse storyline was thrilling .
Nevertheless , The Marvelsstill became the MCU ’s lowest - gross movie since the franchise began , make for in just over $ 206 million ( viaBox Office Mojo ) , faring even worse than 2008’sThe Incredible Hulk . The Marvels’box part nonstarter might not make much common sense , but this will ultimately get out the future of the MCU’sCaptain Marvelfranchise in jeopardy . Large sections ofThe Marvelsalso feel a bit rushed , and there was little connector to the movie ’s prequel serial , Secret Invasion , which all in all felt jarring .
8She-Hulk: Attorney At Law Was Entertaining Despite Its Problems
She-Hulk: Attorney At Law Was Led By Tatiana Maslany’s Jennifer Walters, A.K.A. She-Hulk
While Marvel Studios has n’t been able-bodied to produce anysolo projects featuring Bruce Banner ’s HulksinceThe Incredible Hulk , Jennifer Walters ' She - Hulk was gratefully available . As the MCU ’s first sound - comedy serial publication , 2022’sShe - Hulk : Attorney at Lawhad the perfect format for television , and did a skilful chore of introduce Tatiana Maslany ’s new superhero . She - Hulk : Attorney at Law’sstorytelling proficiency , admit major MCU cameos , breaking the fourth wall , and a face of the week structure , worked perfectly for the series .
A dissatisfactory update has been given regarding She - Hulk : Attorney at Law season 2 , though it may prove that Marvel has learned a life-sustaining lesson .
Having state that , similarly toThe Marvels , She - Hulk : Attorney at Lawalso became a victim of recent literary criticism aimed at Marvel Studios . Most notably , the visual effects and CGI caliber throughout the serial publication left something to be desired . After years of see a mellow - calibre Hulk in the MCU ’s Infinity Saga , it was a shame that She - Hulk was n’t draw in the same way , but this was a signaling of the cracking mistreatment of ocular effects workers at Marvel and Disney , who have since unionise .
7Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Struggled Without Chadwick Boseman’s T’Challa
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Was Led By Letitia Wright’s Shuri, A.K.A. The Black Panther
The death of T’Challa perhaps would have been enough forBlack Panther : Wakanda Foreverto focus on . However , director Ryan Coogler also included the introduction of the mutant Namor , the evolution of Shuri into the Black Panther , attacks on Wakanda , the death of Queen Ramonda , and the ontogenesis of a wider - make political storyline . This have in mind that there was quite a lot going on inWakanda Foreverthat sometimes overshadowed the excited impact of the motion picture , but it still deliver a touching remembrance of Boseman .
6Jessica Jones' First Season Was Its Best
Jessica Jones Was Led By Krysten Ritter’s Jessica Jones
Marvel Studios recently confirmed thatNetflix ’s Defenders Saga is canyon to the MCU , meaning the Krysten Ritter - ledJessica Jonesnow takes place in the MCU ’s official timeline . Out of the six defender Saga demonstrate , Jessica Joneswas one of the most popular , and one of two that ran for three seasons , alongsideDaredevil . Ritter ’s Jessica Jones was an fabulously complex antihero , and the series ' ground , more mature , and obscure themes ruminate this brilliantly .
Defenders Saga Shows
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Lead Actor
Daredevil
3
April 10 , 2015
Charlie Cox
Jessica Jones
November 20 , 2015
Krysten Ritter
Luke Cage
2
September 30 , 2016
Mike Colter
Iron Fist
March 17 , 2017
Finn Jones
The Defenders
1
August 18 , 2017
The Punisher
November 17 , 2017
Jon Bernthal
Jessica Joneswas democratic for its entire three - season running , but consultation viewership did begin to wane after its premier time of year . time of year 1 pitted Jones against David Tennant ’s sinister Kilgrave , whileseasons 2 and 3 featured small villains , including Jones ' own female parent , Trish Walker ’s Hellcat , and serial killer Gregory Sallinger , impart to irksome - suntan plot line . Krysten Ritter ’s Jessica Jones may repay to the MCU , as recent speculation suggests , so hopefully she will achieve her previous stage of popularity .
5Eternals Was One Of Phase 4’s Most Divisive (& Underrated) Movies
Eternals Was Led Primarily Be Gemma Chan’s Sersi
In the years since , Eternalshas achieved a new grade of regard from audience , with appreciation growing for the task ’s ambition and scope . While the moving-picture show focused on a big group of heroes , it wasGemma Chan ’s Sersiwho lead the guardianship , taking over as the Prime Eternal after Ajak ’s demise . This was Chan ’s second MCU purpose , but was a much stronger execution than her launching as Minn - Erva inCaptain Marvel , so hopefully there are many more account for Sersi and the Eternals in the MCU ’s future .
4Captain Marvel Was The MCU’s First Female-Led Movie
Captain Marvel Was Led By Brie Larson’s Carol Danvers, A.K.A. Captain Marvel
The MCU ’s first female - led project is still one of the enfranchisement ’s strongest , despite unfounded unfavorable judgment shoot for atCaptain Marvel’slead mavin , Brie Larson . Larson did a fantastic line of work at bringing Carol Danvers into the MCU at the end of Phase 3 , and managed to imbue the in earnest overpowered Hero of Alexandria with humankind and relatability , something that many other actors would have struggled with . set up in 1995,Captain Marvelalso determine the level for some exciting tale in the MCU ’s present day , including those featured inWandaVision , Ms. Marvel , Secret Invasion , and the moving picture ’s own sequel , The Marvels .
The fact that Brie Larson was so outspoken in her political views and her eyeshot on feminist movement , and the simple fact thatCaptain Marvelput a brawny fair sex front - and - centre , spurred a crusade by a vocal minority to derail the picture show , even before its exit . Despite this absurd campaign , Captain Marvelstill managed to gross over $ 1 billion at the global box office , marking a huge success for the MCU ’s first female - centric picture show . Thesuccess ofCaptain Marvelmade the failure of its 2023 sequel even more unexpected and shameful .
3Echo Was A Solid Continuation Of Maya Lopez’s Storyline
Echo Was Led By Alaqua Cox’s Maya Lopez, A.K.A. Echo
Even thoughEcho , theMCU ’s first Marvel Spotlight series , went through a troubled production full stop , and was deemed unneeded by " fans " prior to release , the series still became a successful instalment in Phase 5 . Continuing Alaqua Cox ’s story as Maya Lopez , who ab initio debut in 2021’sHawkeye , the five - episodeEchoprovided a deep nose dive into the story and culture of the Choctaw Nation , as well as expanding Lopez ’s own family relationship to her nefarious begetter - figure , Vincent D’Onofrio ’s Wilson Fisk , a.k.a . Kingpin .
Echo’sreliance on its ethnic exploration makes it a singular addition to the MCU . farm in coaction with the Choctaw Nation , Echo’sauthenticity is beautiful to watch , and its representative plot line of not only aboriginal American chronicle , but also the deaf community of interests , think of it is a hugely significant MCU project . The ending of the serial did find rather rushed , a symptom of the series ' rocky production , butEchocontinued Maya Lopez ’s storyline wonderfully , and set the point for an even bigger narrative forKingpin in the MCU ’s future .
2Ms. Marvel Introduced The MCU’s First Mutant Superhero
Ms. Marvel Was Led By Iman Vellani’s Kamala Khan, A.K.A. Ms. Marvel
One of the most exciting late introductions to the MCU has been Iman Vellani , who has playedKamala Khan in 2022’sMs . MarvelandThe Marvels . As an MCU superfan , Vellani ’s love for the franchise , and the Marvel Comics source material , is evident in her portrayal of Kamala Khan . This mania makes every moment she ’s on screen entertaining and exhilarating , particularly when she is show off her abilities . Vellani also has the honor of being the MCU ’s first on - filmdom mutation .
Ms. Marvel’sblend of live - legal action and alive graphics emphasized the young nature of the nominal hero , and not a second of the serial ' six - episode run felt desolate . sweep from Jersey City to Karachi , Ms. Marvelwas a really global serial publication with a massive , dimension - get over plot line that Vellani did a wonderful job at take aim in her pace , which is even more impressive deal this was Vellani ’s first on - screen playacting part . Kamala Khan is coiffure to be a huge part of the MCU ’s time to come , as the suspect loss leader ofMarvel Studios ' Young Avengers team , so hopefully this joyous disposition will continue .
1WandaVision Was A Complete Experiment For The MCU’s Multiverse Saga
WandaVision Was Led By Elizabeth Olsen’s Wanda Maximoff, A.K.A. The Scarlet Witch
Marvel Studios ' most impressive female - led task was also one of the MCU ’s most data-based and risky installments : WandaVision . The MCU ’s first TV series developed for Disney+,WandaVision’sformat see each episode inspired by unlike ten of television sitcom , sweep from theI Love Lucy - stylus 1950s to the present day . Prior toWandaVision , Elizabeth Olsen ’s Wanda Maximoff had been a promising supporting character in theMCU’sAvengersprojects , but this really gave her a fortune to showcase her sheer talent .
Each episode of WandaVision covered a ten of situation comedy image , from the 1950s to the 2000s . How accurate were the depictions on the MCU show ?
WandaVisionmarked Wanda Maximoff ’s full transformation into the Scarlet Witch , and explored a deeply worked up storyline of family , grief , and hurt . Olsen has done a brilliant job at demonstrating both the hilarity and more vulnerable and complex elements of Wanda , all of which were showcased throughoutWandaVision . The fact thatWandaVisionwas so successful set a high prevention for subsequent Disney+ shows in theMarvel Cinematic Universe , which may have contributed to the criticism aim at some , but has also made theScarlet Witch ’s returneven more desire - for .
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a multimedia system superhero franchise that began in 2008 with Paramount ’s Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr. The franchise quickly grew in popularity , with Disney finally buy out Marvel Entertainment in 2009 . The MCU consists of scores of picture and boob tube show , most notably Avengers : Endgame , WandaVision , and Loki .
Upcoming MCU picture
Release Date
Deadpool & Wolverine
July 26 , 2024
Captain America : Brave New World
February 14 , 2025
Thunderbolts *
May 5 , 2025
The Fantastic Four
July 25 , 2025
Blade
November 7 , 2025
avenger 5
May 1 , 2026
retaliator : Secret Wars
May 7 , 2027
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a multimedia superhero franchise that began in 2008 with Paramount’s Iron Man starring Robert Downey Jr. The franchise quickly grew in popularity, with Disney eventually buying out Marvel Entertainment in 2009. The MCU consists of dozens of movies and TV shows, most notably Avengers: Endgame, WandaVision, and Loki.
