Even with the epic conclusion to the Infinity Saga, the future of the MCU is equally exciting. Phase 4 of the MCU promises to bring back many of our favorite heroes for new adventures as well as introduce new heroes who could potentially be the future of the cinematic universe.
One of the most thrilling aspects of the MCU is seeing some of these great characters sharing the screen together. We've had so many memorable hero pairings so far, from Iron Man and Spider-Man to Thor and Rocket; there's something so fun about seeing them paired up. What memorable duos do we have in store for the future? Here are some of the hero pairings we want in Phase 4 of the MCU.
Hulk And She-Hulk
This one is a no-brainer, and one that seems likely to happen. She-Hulk will be getting her own Disney+ series soon that will tell the story of Jennifer Walters, an attorney who is given the powers of the Incredible Hulk after getting a blood transfusion from Bruce Banner.
While the MCU has changed origin stories before, it would be hard to not include Banner in this storyline. Banner's Hulk powers have always made him a bit of an outcast, so it would be interesting to see him connect with someone who knows that struggle. It could also serve as a fitting way for the character to exit the MCU.
Shang-Chi And Black Panther
Black Panther was one of the few characters who could stand toe-to-toe with Captain America and Black Widow in hand-to-hand combat. Now that those two heroes are gone, he seems to easily take the title of the MCU's best fighter. But he will soon have a challenger.
Shang-Chi is known in Marvel comics as being perhaps the most skilled fighter around, all without superpowers. The MCU loves to have their heroes duke it out, so imagine the fun of seeing Shang-Chi take on Black Panther in a wild martial arts brawl.
Spider-Man And Ant-Man
With the MCU as big as it is, there are plenty of heroes who have been a part of the universe for a while who have yet to share a proper interaction. Ant-Man and Spider-Man have even appeared in a couple of movies together and fought each other, but they never officially met.
Just the fact that they are two insect-based heroes makes us want to see them finally team up. Seeing them going into battle together would be like something right out of the comic books, and it also helps that they are two of the funniest MCU characters.
Moon Knight And Daredevil
Moon Knight is one of the most complex and compelling heroes in the Marvel Universe, and his Disney+ solo series will be a fascinating one. The character also represents an interesting new direction for the MCU as the character mostly focuses on street-level crime-fighting.
This feels reminiscent of another hero who could be making a surprise Phase 4 appearance: Daredevil. After the Netflix series was canceled, Daredevil could finally be brought into the MCU, and a team-up with Moon Knight sounds perfect. Two dark and brutal heroes cleaning up the streets of New York City could be epic.
Black Knight And Thor
The MCU is really starting to embrace even the most outlandish heroes in their roster at this point. Black Knight is a hero based in medieval lore who fights with the Ebony Blade, an ancient sword ed down through generations. Kit Harrington will be playing the role in The Eternals.
Though the character seems really out-there, he could feel very at home in Thor's world. Seeing these two medieval-like warriors meeting in modern times could make for some comedic gold. The pairing could give Harrington the chance to show off his comedic side, much like Chris Hemsworth has done as Thor.
Spider-Man And She-Hulk
Given the shocking reveal in the post-credit scene of Spider-Man: Far From Home, the next Spider-Man adventure promises to be something totally different. The rumored storyline will see Peter Parker defending his name after being outed as a murderer, which could be the perfect opportunity to introduce She-Hulk.
Aside from being a badass crime-fighter, Jennifer Walters is probably best known as a lawyer. While some rumors suggest Matt Murdoch will be Peter's attorney, it makes more sense to use Jennifer as a way of setting up her Disney+ series.
Captain Marvel And Ms. Marvel
Captain Marvel looks to be one of the frontrunners to take over as leader of the Avengers in the future of the MCU. She has proven herself to be one of the most powerful heroes as well as a genuinely noble person — and she will even be inspiring a new generation of heroes.
Ms. Marvel, aka Kamala Kahn, is another hero who will soon be getting her own Disney+ show. She is a young Muslim girl who looks at Captain Marvel as a personal hero before acquiring superpowers of her own. It could make for a powerful and emotional moment when Kamala meets her inspiration on the big screen.
Spider-Man And Ms. Marvel
Spider-Man has been the sole young Avenger so far in the MCU, but that promises to change with the introduction of Ms. Marvel. And apart from their similar ages, these two teenage heroes seem like they are destined to be best friends.
Despite his own incredible power, Peter Parker is just excited that he gets to hang out with the Avengers. He is a big-time fanboy, and Ms. Marvel could be similar in that respect. In the comics, she is a young girl who looks up to these people before fighting alongside them. Seeing these two youngsters geek out together is a fun idea.
Ikaris And Black Knight
Sometimes it is less about the heroes who are sharing the screen, and more about the actors who playing them that makes the MCU pairings so exciting. The Eternals could set the stage for an epic Game of Thrones reunion as both Kit Harrington and Richard Madden are part of the cast.
These two actors, of course, played Jon Snow and Robb Stark on the HBO series together. Now they are part of the MCU with Harrington playing Black Knight, and Madden playing Ikaris. While the massive timeline of The Eternals could mean they don't share any scenes together, the possibility of seeing them reunite is a lot of fun.
Doctor Strange And Blade
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness promises to be something new for the MCU. The sequel will reportedly explore some of the horror elements of the Marvel Universe, and with Sam Raimi directing, that could make for a weird and wild adventure. It also opens the door for the MCU debut of Blade.
Much to the delight of fans everywhere, a new Blade film was announced last summer, with Oscar-winner Mahershala Ali in the title role. Seeing the vampire hunter fighting alongside the Sorcerer Supreme in a Marvel horror film would make us even more excited for Blade's solo venture.
