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One of the most exciting aspect so far of Phase Four of theMarvel Cinematic Universehas been the teases of future squad - ups of iconic characters . Of course , many fans gravitate to thehopeful arrival of the Young Avengers with Kate Bishop , Miss America , Wiccan , Speed , and the rest . However , it seems like they ’re also setting up a future cooperative of villain and anti - heroes like the Thunderbolts or the Dark Avengers in the comic – possibly being organized by Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine , played by Julie Louis - Dreyfus . There are plenty of possibleness for who could make up these teams , but these ten theatrical role seem   the most likely .

Black Widow (Yelena Belova)

Fans were entranced to see Florence Pugh render to the MCU as Yelena Belova inHawkeyefollowing her tantrum - stealing functioning inBlack Widow . She was dress on her course to retaliate Natasha ’s death inAvengers : Endgameby Valentina – who many fans suppose knows that Clint was not actually responsible , but just wanted him taken out to preclude his involution in her programme .

There are presently no updates as to when audiences could see Yelena again , but she is considered one of the faces in the MCU ’s future . She is connected to the Thunderbolts as a member and drawing card in the comics , so it is gentle to get into that she will be involve in their story in the MCU .

Abomination (Emil Blonsky)

AlthoughThe Incredible Hulkis the second film in the MCU , it was largely disregard in subsequent task . That is , until William Hurt returned as Thaddeus “ Thunderbolt ” Ross inCaptain America : Civil War , and again when Emil Blonsky aka Abomination cameoed inShang - Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings . The latter is returning again inShe - Hulk , set to hit Disney+ sometime this Summer or Fall .

His inclusion inShang - Chiand revamp design were eagerly received by fans . It immediately lead totheories of his involvement as a member of the Thunderbolts or Dark Avengers squad – especially since he was initially assay to be part of the Avengers over the Hulk by the World Security Council .

U.S. Agent (John Walker)

Another theatrical role that seems like a cure thing for a Thunderbolts / Dark Avengers squad is Wyatt Russel ’s U.S. Agent , after getting recruited like Yelena inThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier . He was ab initio introduced as the government - selected alternate for Steve Rogers as Captain America . He , Steve , and now Sam Wilson , disagree immensely – they all desire to be the hero , but he need it for the glory .

Baron Zemo (Helmut Zemo)

In the comics , the Thunderbolts have several dissimilar iteration , with the first being lead by Baron Zemo . In the MCU , Helmut Zemo – played by Daniel Brühl – is back in prison house on the Raft , yet he could still come to fill up that theatrical role in the futurity should theory wrench out to be ill-timed about the Contessa .

no matter of whether he is chosen to conduce or not , it still seems likely that Baron Zemo will still be involved in any sorting of villain team - up in the MCU . Alternatively , rather of the Thunderbolts or the Dark Avengers , Zemo could be instrumental in forming the Masters of Evil , who are far more outwardly spoilt .

Taskmaster (Antonia Dreykov)

Many lover were excited to see a popular baddie seem in lively - activity with the introduction of Taskmaster inBlack Widow . However , the choice to adjust the character reference into Antonia Dreykov – General Dreykov ’s daughter who Natasha thought she had killed as a baby – did leave a sour penchant in some fans ’ mouths . Antonia does survive and seems to have joined up with the widow woman to recover from her years of conditioning and brainwashing .

As such , should Yelena fall in the Thunderbolts , Antonia ’s Taskmaster could also recall . Otherwise , the door is still subject for Tony Masters to appear and the soubriquet of Taskmaster could be treat like several other characters ’ title , being snuff it from one graphic symbol to the next .

Ghost (Ava Starr)

Ant - Man and the Waspslightly diverged from the classic MCU recipe by not killing off the main opponent : Ava Starr , aka Ghost , act by Hanna John - Kamen . Last seen skulking into hiding to recuperate with Bill Foster , her fate is still unknown . Since Hank , Janet , and Hope were all photograph away by Thanos , and Scott was gravel in the Quantum Realm , there was no way for Ava to get the quantum muscularity she needed to pull through .

For her rice beer , let ’s hope she was also dust and devolve five year later . It would seem affected , and honestly disappointing , for such a complex character to die offscreen – therefore Ghost would make a welcome great deal as being part of the Thunderbolts .

Luke Cage

In group of reformed supervillains , it might come as a surprisal to those incognizant that several heroes have also been part of the Thunderbolts , with some even conduct the team . One such character is Luke Cage . For a while , it was left ambiguous if he and his fellow Defenders from the Netflix series were in reality part of the MCU ’s main persistence , but Charlie Cox ’s reprisal as Matt Murdock aka Daredevil inSpider - Man : No Way Homeconfirmed that they are .

As such , fans are eagerly anticipating when they will get to see Luke Cage and the others again , and making him part of the Thunderbolts would make for an exciting reintroduction . At the end ofLuke batting cage , he has taken over as Harlem ’s new crime lord , so he somewhat fits in with other the virtuously - equivocal characters on the team .

Bullseye (Benjamin Pointdexter)

Along with the master hoagy , manyfans are desire to see some of the Marvel - Netflix serial publication ’ villain again . There are multiple who would make coherent member of the Thunderbolts or Dark Avengers team – such as Patsy Walker aka Hellcat , play by Rachel Taylor inJessica Jones , who should still be incarcerate at the Raft alongside Zemo .

However , the best character might be Wilson Bethel as Benjamin Poindexter , aka Bullseye fromDaredevil . The third time of year fundamentally serve as his nefarious origin story , and now that a fourth is in the study , it seems potential that he will be featured again , so it would then make sense to see him in a squad of villains in the future .

Scorpion (Mac Gargan)

The MCU ’s Thunderbolts or Dark Avengers team does not need to be made up solely of preexisting villains or adversary . It can also incorporate other characters who have been introduced yet have n’t become the fully - feather baddie they are in the comic . The general populace might ’ve forget such characters , but knowledgeable fans are eager to see the likes of Mac Gargan , aka Scorpio , again .

Gargan was one of the Vulture ’s likely partners inSpider - Man : Homecoming , but he got arrested by the FBI , and in a post - credits cut , he consecrate retaliation on the entanglement - slinger . He seems like a potential option to be an antagonist of a futureSpider - Manfilm .

Moonstone (Karla Sofen)

There are many different projects come down the pipeline and with them , all sorts of new scoundrel are ripe to pick from . Though it has n’t been confirmed yet , it is theorized that Zawe Ashton – recognise forNocturnal AnimalsandVelvet Buzzsaw – could be playing classic Captain Marvel baddie , Karla Sofen aka Moonstone .

Sofen is the third someone to practice the name Ms. Marvel – replacing Carol Danvers on Norman Osbourne ’s Dark Avengers squad – and she was an original member of the Thunderbolts in the comics . Therefore , it would make sense that shouldThe Marvelsor evenMs . Marvelintroduce Moonstone , she would then also be part of the Thunderbolts .

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Possibility for the MCU Thunderbolts Team

Hawkeye Episode 4 Yelena Belova Black Widow Assassin

Shang Chi, Tim Roth’s Abomination redesign screaming

US Agent during a fight in The Falcon and the WInter Soldier

Baron Zemo holds out a gun in his mask for the first time

Taskmaster doing protecting themselves in Black Widow

Ghost in Ant-Man and the Wasp

Luke Cage in his Netflix show

Benjamin Pointdexter as Bullseye pointing a gun in Daredevil

Mac Gargan aka Scorpion talking with Adrian Toomes aka Vulture in Spider-Man: Homecoming post-credits

Moonstone fights Ms Marvel in Marvel Comics.

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