Captain Carter's Return in Avengers: Secret Wars

The Evolution of Captain Carter

Captain Carter fighting the Scarlet Witch in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Hayley Atwell's appearance in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness saw her portray a different version of Captain Carter, a member of Earth-838's Illuminati instead of the Guardians of the Multiverse. While this variant died at the hands of the Scarlet Witch, it's possible more live-action variants will be seen in the MCU's future, potentially in Phase 6's Avengers: Secret Wars. This has previously been depicted in stunning fan art shared by Carpa, though reimagined with Secret Wars in mind by Juan Regueira Rodríguez. Captain Carter's return amid Avengers: Secret Wars' multiversal narrative is very likely, particularly after the dramatic and multiverse-changing events of 2023's What If...? season 2.

Captain Carter at the Brandenburg Gate in What If...? season 1

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Captain Carter’s Live-Action Return Is More Likely After What If…? Season 2

What If...? season 2 explored several new alternate realities and variant characters, but also focused on a few that had previously been introduced in What If...? season 1. While Strange Supreme became a formidable villain in the season finale, Hayley Atwell's Captain Carter saw some huge power upgrades, making her capable of defeating the powerful and mystical Strange. What If...? season 2's finale saw Captain Carter wield the six Infinity Stones, Hela's enchanted crown, her own vibranium shield and enhanced swords gifted to her by a Hulk-Thor crossover. This set her up to be one of the MCU's most powerful superheroes, which could prove vital to Avengers: Secret Wars.

Captain Carter looking heroic in What If...? season 2

Avengers: Secret Wars is expected to feature many heroes and villains from across the MCU's multiverse, including characters from Fox's X-Men Universe, Sony's Spider-Man Universe, and potentially even Marvel Studios' own What If...?. With Captain Carter being one of the most prominent heroes in What If...?, it makes sense for her to be included in Avengers: Secret Wars, and with her recent power upgrades, she is more than capable of fighting alongside some of the main MCU's strongest heroes. Captain Carter's involvement in Avengers: Secret Wars hasn't yet been confirmed, but it's more than likely she'll have a major role to play in the Multiverse Saga's final project.

Captain Carter with her Avengers team in What If...? season 2

The Impact of Captain Carter in Avengers: Secret Wars

Captain Carter's return in Avengers: Secret Wars has the potential to significantly impact the MCU's multiverse narrative. With the introduction of multiversal storylines and the inclusion of characters from various universes, the addition of Captain Carter brings a dynamic and powerful element to the narrative. Her role as one of the MCU's most powerful superheroes, coupled with her experience in dealing with multiverse-related challenges, positions her as a key player in the upcoming Avengers: Secret Wars. The dramatic and multiverse-changing events of What If...? season 2 have set the stage for Captain Carter's involvement in a grand multiversal conflict, making her return a highly anticipated and exciting prospect for Marvel fans.

Captain Carter and Kahhori with super-powers fighting Strange Supreme in What If...? season 2's finale