Marvel’s Young Avengers: The Next Generation Takes Center Stage, But Is It Too Soon?

Explore The Potential Line-up For Marvel’s Young Avengers In The Mcu’s Phase 4 And Beyond.

By Akshay Sharma
May 26,2023
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The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is preparing to introduce a new generation of superheroes, known as the Young Avengers. In Phase 4, several characters have been set up as potential members of this team, signaling the possibility of their formation in future phases.

Kate Bishop, A.K.A. Hawkeye

Hailee Steinfeld’s Future In The MCU As Kate Bishop Where Will She Appear Next

Hailee Steinfeld’s Kate Bishop debuted in the Disney+ series Hawkeye, taking up the mantle of Hawkeye. As a founding member of the Young Avengers in the comics, her introduction in Phase 4 hints at her involvement with the team.

Cassie Lang, A.K.A. Stature/Stinger

Cassie Lang and Kang in Quantumania
Cassie Lang and Kang in Quantumania

Cassie Lang, portrayed by Kathryn Newton, showcased her own superhero costume in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. In the comics, she becomes a member of the Young Avengers as Stature and later Stinger.

Elijah Bradley, A.K.A. Patriot

Elijah Bradley

Elijah Richardson’s portrayal of Elijah Bradley in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier connects him to the Young Avengers. In the comics, he gains powers through a blood transfusion or the use of a drug called Mutant Growth Hormone (MGH) and joins the team.

Tommy & Billy Maximoff, A.K.A. Wiccan & Speed

Tommy & Billy Maximoff,

Julian Hilliard and Jett Klyne played Tommy and Billy Maximoff in WandaVision. Reincarnated as Thomas Shepherd (Speed) and William Kaplan (Wiccan) in the comics, they become members of the Young Avengers, setting the stage for their potential involvement in the team.

America Chavez

America Chavez
America Chavez

Xochitl Gomez’s America Chavez in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness could join the Young Avengers. Known for her ability to jump between dimensions, she becomes a powerful member of the team in the comics.

Kid Loki

Kid Loki should train under Wong
Kid Loki

Kid Loki, portrayed by Jack Veal in Loki, offers a potential addition to the Young Avengers. In the comics, Kid Loki joins the team for a fresh start, and the Loki series provides an opportunity for his involvement.

Harley Keener Or Nathaniel Richards, A.K.A. Iron Lad

Iron Lad in the comics
Iron Lad in the comics

The MCU could introduce Iron Lad, a founding member of the Young Avengers, played by Ty Simpkins or another character like Harley Keener. Iron Lad’s involvement would carry on Iron Man’s legacy without complicating the story with multiple versions of Kang.

Kamala Khan, A.K.A. Ms. Marvel

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Iman Vellani’s Kamala Khan, the titular character in the upcoming Ms. Marvel series, brings polymorphic powers to the MCU. While primarily associated with the Champions in the comics, her mutant origins in the MCU could pave the way for her involvement with the Young Avengers.

Riri Williams, A.K.A. Ironheart

What Is Next For Riri Williams After Wakanda Forever ?
What Is Next For Riri Williams After Wakanda Forever ?

Dominique Thorne debuts as Riri Williams, also known as Ironheart, in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Riri’s connection to Stark technology suggests she could continue Iron Man’s legacy as a member of the Young Avengers.