Missed Opportunities: 9 Iconic MCU Battles That Never Happened

Iron Man vs Wenwu

In the vast Marvel Cinematic Universe, one battle that never came to fruition was the clash between Iron Man and Wenwu, also known as 'The Mandarin'. While Iron Man faced numerous foes throughout his journey, the iconic showdown with Wenwu never materialized.

MCU Iron Man in Civil War and Wenwu in Shang-Chi

The absence of this epic confrontation left fans longing for the thrilling encounter between these two formidable forces. The potential for a battle of wits and technology between Iron Man and Wenwu was a missed opportunity that could have added a new dimension to the MCU's roster of epic battles.

Black Panther vs Ulysses Klaue

Another missed opportunity in the MCU was the lack of a proper showdown between Black Panther and the notorious arms dealer, Ulysses Klaue. While their paths crossed in the MCU, the intense battle that fans anticipated never came to fruition.

T'Challa and Ulysses Klaue in the MCU's Black Panther

The potential for a fierce confrontation between Black Panther and Klaue, with Wakandan technology and Vibranium at the center, was a tantalizing prospect that was left unexplored. The absence of this battle left fans yearning for an electrifying clash between the two formidable characters.

Gorr the God Butcher vs Zeus & Omnipotence City

The MCU missed a monumental opportunity when Gorr the God Butcher failed to engage in a battle with the powerful gods of the Omnipotence City. The potential for a cataclysmic clash between Gorr and the deities he swore to annihilate remained unfulfilled, leaving fans eager for an epic showdown of divine proportions.

Gorr the God Butcher and Omnipotence City Gods in the MCU

The absence of this epic confrontation denied fans the spectacle of witnessing Gorr's relentless pursuit of vengeance against the gods, and the monumental battle that could have unfolded in the grandeur of the MCU.

The Fantastic Four vs Ronan

One of the missed opportunities in the MCU was the absence of a clash between the Fantastic Four and Ronan the Accuser. While Ronan met his fate at the hands of the Guardians of the Galaxy, the potential for a gripping battle between the cosmic heroes and the formidable Kree leader was left unexplored.

Sue Storm and Fantastic Four Villain Ronan the Accuser in the MCU

The prospect of witnessing the Fantastic Four engage in a cosmic conflict with Ronan, a formidable adversary with cosmic power, was an opportunity that could have added an exhilarating dimension to the MCU's battles.

Adam Warlock vs Thanos

The MCU missed an epic confrontation between Adam Warlock and the formidable Thanos. In the comics, Adam Warlock plays a pivotal role in the battle against Thanos, but this iconic showdown never materialized in the MCU.

Adam Warlock in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 and Thanos in Avengers Infinity War

The absence of this epic clash between Adam Warlock and Thanos left fans yearning for the dramatic confrontation that could have unfolded on the big screen, adding a new layer of depth to the MCU's cosmic battles.

Drax vs Thanos

Drax the Destroyer's long-awaited confrontation with Thanos never came to fruition in the MCU. While Drax's quest for vengeance was a central theme, the intense battle between Drax and Thanos remained a missed opportunity.

Drax and Thanos in Avengers Endgame

The absence of this climactic showdown left fans longing for the moment when Drax would face off against the Mad Titan, and the fierce battle that could have unfolded between these formidable adversaries.

The Original Avengers vs Doctor Doom

One of the missed opportunities in the MCU was the absence of a clash between the original Avengers and the formidable Doctor Doom. While Doctor Doom is known for his conflicts with the Fantastic Four, the potential for an epic battle between Earth's Mightiest Heroes and the iconic villain remained unexplored.

Marvel's Doctor Doom vs The MCU Avengers

The prospect of witnessing the original Avengers engage in a monumental battle against Doctor Doom, a formidable adversary with a genius intellect and vast resources, was a missed opportunity that could have added a thrilling chapter to the MCU's battles.

Captain America vs Baron Von Strucker

The absence of a proper confrontation between Captain America and Baron Von Strucker was a missed opportunity in the MCU. While Strucker played a significant role in Hydra's schemes, the intense battle between Captain America and the Hydra commander never materialized as fans had hoped.

Captain America and Baron von Strucker in Avengers Age of Ultron

The potential for a gripping showdown between Captain America and Strucker, with high-stakes espionage and strategic warfare, was a tantalizing prospect that was left unexplored in the MCU.

T'Challa vs Namor

The original plan for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever hinted at a clash between T'Challa and Namor, but this anticipated battle never came to fruition due to unexpected circumstances. The potential for an epic rivalry between the two iconic characters was a missed opportunity that left fans longing for the thrilling encounter.

T'Challa Black Panther and Namor in Wakanda Forever

The absence of this intense confrontation between T'Challa and Namor, with the fate of Wakanda hanging in the balance, was a missed opportunity that could have added a new dimension to the MCU's roster of epic battles.