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The movies of theMarvel Cinematic Universeoccasionally make change to late iterations of their characters , and this often makes them much practiced . Since the very beginnings of theMCU ’s picture show timeline , the franchise has seek to adapt the characters and chronicle of Marvel Comics to the openhanded screen . The MCU has n’t always striven for total laughable truth , though , often making pregnant variety to characters ’ stories in ordering to best fit its own narrative spare-time activity . This often leads to character reference take on on a whole new aspect for the MCU than they traditionally have in the comics .

Another of the MCU ’s innovative successes stem from its willingness to adjust . On occasions where an constituent of a story or character has been ineffective to capture audiences ’ mental imagery , themovies of the MCUhave been known to make considerable changes in order for that particular character to well serve up the franchise . This now and again lead in major change to characters happening between movies to determine their enfranchisement future , furthering indicate the MCU ’s willingness to evolve . With that in idea , here are 10 MCU flick that completely changed characters , and ended up intimately for it .

The Marvel moving-picture show issue in 2024 offer a range of film experiences - and some discombobulation , due to the changed date of several incoming installment .

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10Spider-Man Being Tony Stark’s Protégé Was Perfect For The MCU

Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)

By the time Spider - Man was introduced into the MCU , the franchise had already established a numeral of major heroes . Instead of risking losing Spider - Man among the ever - raise ranks of the Avengers , he was rather set apart by a major change to his backstory . By making Tony Stark a father trope to young Peter Parker , the MCU assure that its Spider - Man would have a believable tie to one of the franchise ’s most important hero , and also provided a plausible understanding that an adolescent crimefighter might be enlist into the Avengers .

9Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk Was Instantly Superior To Norton’s

The Avengers (2012)

Hulk was first introduced to the MCU in 2008’sThe Incredible Hulk , take on by Edward Norton . After Norton kick the bucket the role , Bruce Banner was recast for 2012’sThe Avengers , with Mark Ruffalo take aim the rein of Marvel ’s greenish behemoth . Ruffalo ’s Banner was an instantaneous achiever , exude much of the magical spell that was lack in Norton ’s performance . Ruffalo ’s power to engage within the established tonicity of the MCU made him a perfect successor , think that Hulk was much better off afterThe Avengersmade the electric switch .

8Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury Legitimized The Character’s Comic Book Shift

Iron Man (2008)

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Iron Manwas more than just the movie that set out the MCU : it was also the moving picture that started theMCU post - credits scenetradition . The franchise ’s first vexer have a cameo from Nick Fury , play by Samuel L. Jackson . This iteration of Fury was based on the funnies ’ Ultimate Fury , who in act was based on Jackson . By legitimize the comics ’ new version of the eccentric , Iron Manhelped the MCU set up a new baseline for Fury ’s personalityand appearing that is infinitely more interesting than he once was .

7Removing Iron Man’s Secret Identity Was A Stroke Of Brilliance

usually seen as thebest MCU scene not in the original script , Iron Man ’s final gimmick was a groundbreaking moment for the franchise . By take in Tony Stark announce to the world that he is Iron Man , the MCU made its first major going from the source stuff . Having Stark become the MCU ’s first in public distinguish hero made him one of the dealership ’s most important figures , as he instantly became a leader and trendsetter for every other character introduced later .

6Thor’s Transformation Helped Humanize The God Of Thunder

Avengers: Endgame (2019)

retaliator : Endgamemarked a monolithic chemise in the MCU ’s God of Thunder as he undergo a less - than - favourable transformation . After the event ofInfinity War , Thor ’s guilt at being unable to kill Thanos saw him lose his grip on his identity element . In mourning for his love ones and his homeland and distraught at the Avengers ’ expiration , Thor ’s transformation was a strong-arm expression of his own heartbreak and guilt . This alteration highlight a soft , more vulnerable side of Thor , instantly prove him to be much more than just a Supreme Being by having him give in to his emotions much as any mortal might .

A full breakdown of Thor ’s MCU timeline , from the God of Thunder ’s solo debut to the conflict against Thanos and the events of Love & Thunder .

5Loki’s Anti-Hero Status Highlights The MCU’s Adaptability

Thor: The Dark World (2017)

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Theending ofLokiseason 2saw the MCU ’s God of Mischief ultimately something of a true Hero of Alexandria , marking the completion of a role arc that began back in Phase 1 . earlier acting as a villain inThorandThe Avengers , his subsequent appearance inThor : The Dark Worldsaw him take on a more sympathetic role as he began to help hold Asgard . This elusive and gradual change begin in line with the massive popularity of Loki , demonstrating clear that the MCU adapt to its interview by delivering more of the franchise ’s most beloved characters .

4Star-Lord’s MCU Parentage Gave Him Untapped Power

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)

The change that the MCU made to Star - Lord were relatively elusive but transformed his entire character arc for the better . In the funnies , Peter Quill ’s father is an extraterrestrial named Jason of Spartax , but the MCU revise his origins to make his don Ego the Living Planet . By make Star - Lord ’s biologic father a Celestial , it bestowed an untapped force in himthat elevated the outlaw among the rank of the MCU ’s other powerful paladin . Tying Star - Lord ’s story to a prominent scoundrel was also a bold choice that ultimately give off for the MCU .

3Falcon’s Military Background Makes More Sense Than His Original Comic Origins

Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)

In the comics , Falcon ’s backstory demand a telepathic link with bird that nominate him an expert bird trainer . The MCU opt to forgo the character ’s more ridiculous ability in favour of puddle him a former military operative who apply an advanced wingsuit to fly . The MCU ’s take on Falcon made far more good sense within the circumstance of his big - screenland appearing , in particular as he was introduce as a supporting fibre to Steve Rogers ’ Captain America . The change made to Falcon were whole justifiable and work out far better than laughable truth likely would have .

The Marvel Cinematic Universe ’s interpretation of Sam Wilson stripped away one of his most prominent comical superpower , but New World Order can fix that .

Black Widow (2021)

Taskmaster ’s comic ledger alter - self-importance is Tony Masters , a man with photographic reflex response that allow him to mimic the ability of others . For the MCU , this backstory was revise , makingBlack Widow ’s Taskmaster Antonia Dreykov , the girl of the Red Room ’s hustler . Having Taskmaster ’s abilities directly link to Black Widow ’s past was an excellent way to introduce the villaininto the MCU , offer much greater striking potential for her confrontation with the hero .

1Changes To Shang-Chi’s Backstory Were A Better Fit For The MCU

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)

In the comedian , Shang - Chi ’s intact power set is largely fix to his mastery of multiple forms of soldierlike humanistic discipline . Though he ’s a formidable zep , the MCU ’s version was afford a significant rise via the Ten Rings – powerful weapons traditionally used by the Mandarin . Furthermore , in the comics , Fu Manchu is Shang - Chi ’s father , whereas the MCU opt to link up him forthwith to the Mandarin . The changes to Shang - Chi make him a much more spectacular figure in theMarvel Cinematic Universethan he is in the comics , dead establishing him as a future Avenger .

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Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury in the post-credits scene in Iron Man (2008)

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