10 Characters Who Need To Be Included In Avengers: Infinity War

Phase 3 is a big deal for Marvel Studios, with the introduction of several new heroes and quite possibly the end of an era for many others as contracts finish up. With big changes on the horizon then, it's fitting that Kevin Feige and company are ending this phase of their movies with the sure to be epic two-part Avengers: Infinity War. All we really know about them at this stage is the fact that Captain America: Civil War directors Joe and Anthony Russo will be at the helm, while the writers of that and Captain America: The Winter Soldier (Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely) are set to join them. The cast has yet to be confirmed, but we do of course know that Josh Brolin will be taking on the role of Thanos as he goes to war with The Avengers. Regardless of how the movies play out, Avengers: Infinity War is going to be a huge event, with hopefully all of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's heroes teaming up to take on the ultimate threat. Of course, we're still a long ways away from finding out who exactly will be in the two-part film, but here, on this list, you'll find ten characters - some of whom have been introduced, and others who haven't - who we'd love to see show up. 10) Nova Guardians of the Galaxy introduced us to the Nova Corps, but director James Gunn appears to have very little interest in introducing Nova himself in the sequel (understandable, considering the fact that the director wants to keep the focus on Peter Quill/Star-Lord as the franchise's only human character). However, Avengers: Infinity War seems like the ideal place for this fan-favourite hero to come into play, especially as the Nova Corps are going to need all the help they can get against Thanos. Bringing in Nova would be a smart move on Marvel's part, too, especially as he's a prime candidate for his own space set movie at some point in Phase 4. Fingers crossed they go with the Richard Rider version instead of the younger Sam Alexander, but seeing any version of Nova on the big screen at this point would be great for fans. 9) Loki After Loki lost two of Thanos' Infinity Stones (the Mind Stone and Tesseract) and allowed most of his Chitauri army to be destroyed by The Avengers, the Mad Titan has to want revenge against the God of Mischief. If fan theories are to be believed, that could happen in Thor: Ragnarok, but Avengers: Infinity War ultimately seems far more likely. Seeing Loki being forced to work alongside Earth's Mightiest Heroes would be a very interesting dynamic for the villain, though arguably something of a natural evolution after his slightly more heroic side made itself known in Thor: The Dark World. As of right now, Tom Hiddleston seems uncertain about his future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but as Loki's currently sitting on Asgard's throne disguised as the All-Father, you have to believe he'll factor into the two-part movies somehow. 8) Red Skull When we last saw the Red Skull, it appeared as if he was being transported into another realm after trying and failing to wield the power of the Tesseract by hand. While Hugo Weaving has said on a number of occasions that he has very little interest in reprising the role, the iconic Captain America villain being brought back when Thanos gets his hands on that Infinty Stone makes a lot of sense (even if it's not a particularly big moment), especially as it could set the stage for what's to come in the next wave of movies starring the Star Spangled Avenger. A team-up between Thanos and Red Skull would certainly be something different; after all, we don't know where the HYDRA leader ended up, so it's perfectly feasible that he could have somehow crossed paths with Thanos and been working with him all this time. You never know! 7) Black Bolt It's been said that despite the Part One and Part Two suffixes, Avengers: Infinity War will still be two standalone movies (rather than the first ending on a cliffhanger leading directly into the second, for example). The Inhumans comes out right between them both, so it's certainly possible depending on how those movies play out that this group of characters could make their presence felt in the second instalment. If any one of them should be a priority though, it's Black Bolt. The leader of the Inhumans has the ability to wipe out an entire city block with just a whisper, so him appearing to battle Thanos - and he's one of the few character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe capable of holding his own in a battle with the Mad Titan - would be a very cool moment, and a great bit of last minute back-up for The Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy. 6) Captain Marvel As she's another character whose solo outing comes out right between the two Avengers: Infinity War movies, it's hard to say how Captain Marvel is going to factor into them as a result. Marvel were originally going to introduce her in the closing moments of Avengers: Age of Ultron but changed their minds at the last minute, so they've clearly been thinking about what they could do with Carol Danvers outside her own franchise. One possible option would be to tackle Captain Marvel's origin story in the first Infinity War movie, have her then go on an adventure of her own (possibly related to Thanos), and then reappear in the second as part. However they go about it, it would be ridiculous for Carol not to be included in these movies in some way, especially as we've all been waiting to see her on the big screen for so long. 5) Spider-Man When Kevin Feige was asked about the possibility of Spider-Man showing up in Avengers: Infinity War, he said that Marvel were instead busy focusing on his role in Captain America: Civil War and the character's planned solo outing in 2017 before thinking about having him reappear there. Considering the fact that Peter Parker's role in the Captain America threequel likely won't be that significant, it's essential that Infinity War emphasizes his role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe by having the young hero assemble with the rest of Earth's Mightiest Heroes. By the time the events of this movie take place, Spider-Man will have been operating for a number of years, and even if Marvel feels like taking him into outer space will be a little too far from his comfort zone, let us at least see Spidey helping the people back on Earth when Thanos attacks. 4) Adam Warlock Many fans believe that they spotted Adam Warlock's cocoon in Guardians of the Galaxy, and his history with Thanos does mean that it's extremely likely we'll see the character show his face in Avengers: Infinity War. He has strong ties to the Soul Stone and actually led Earth's Mightiest Heroes into battle against Thanos when he first wielded the Infinity Gauntlet. Eventually, Adam used it himself and became a benevolent God-like being for a time. That was just one of their many clashes over the years, however, and there really are any number of ways the character could be utilized in these movies. What that ends up being remains to be seen, but fans are desperate to see Adam Warlock brought to life on the big screen, and while he would fit into the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, this actually seems like the best place for him to show up. 3) Daredevil Ideally, all of The Defenders (Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist) will end up making an appearance in Avengers: Infinity War, but if we had to choose only one, then it has to be the Man Without Fear. His Netflix series was better than anyone expected it to be, and the fact that he's not going to be in Captain America: Civil War has already upset many fans. Putting Daredevil - and indeed his fellow Defenders - in this movie would be a great sign of respect from Marvel's movie division and legitimizes them as key players in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Even if it's just this street level team protecting Hell's Kitchen from Thanos' forces in a few brief scenes, it's essential that they end up factoring into these movies in some way, and hopefully it will ultimately be for more than just a brief and forgettable cameo appearance. 2) Galactus This one is probably wishful thinking, but it would be incredible for Fantastic Four villain Galactus to show up in Avengers: Infinity War. Marvel has already tried to bring the villain and his herald the Silver Surfer into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (they offered Fox the chance to keep Daredevil in return for the duo), and with the rival studio needing their permission to make that X-Men TV series, it's a possibility that it could happen at some point in the next couple of years. Whether it would be wise to utilize a foe as important as Galactus in movie which are supposed to be focusing on Thanos is hard to say, but how cool would it be for the World Eater to show up in the second part's after-credits scene once the Man Titan is dealt with? The stage would be perfectly set for the new big bad of Phase 4 and beyond (and he wouldn't be a cloud). 1) Bucky-Cap At the end of the Civil War comic book, Steve Rogers is arrested and later assassinated in an epilogue issue. Shortly after, Bucky takes over the mantle and goes on to have a popular couple of years as the Marvel Universe's new Captain America. However, with Chris Evans confirming that he'll be shooting Avengers: Infinity War next year, those events happening for Sebastian Stan's version of the former assassin seems unlikely for the time being. Still, it feels like a natural evolution for the character, and if it is ever going to come to pass, it should be after this two-part movie. Steve sacrificing himself in the battle against Thanos would feel like a huge moment, while Stan could then take over the franchise in a new - and very different - trilogy. It would be a shame to lose Evans of course, but Bucky-Cap (as he's become known) is downright awesome.