Marvel's Female Avengers Cast (As We Know It)

An all-female Avengers movie has been rumored for a while, and speculation only grew after the “female Avengers” moment in Avengers: Endgame, but who could be part of the team? The MCU began with 2008’s Iron Man, introducing Tony Stark and setting the basis for this connected universe of Marvel superheroes. Since then, the MCU has introduced many candidates for the female Avengers - characters who have prominently featured in films and series such as Captain Marvel, WandaVision, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Black Panther, Black Widow, and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Although male superheroes have been at the front and center of most projects, the MCU has many female characters - both superheroes and regular humans - with the potential of becoming something greater.

Captain Marvel arrived to prove that audiences are fully interested in seeing female superheroes taking the lead. Moreover, audiences witnessed a big “girl power” moment in Avengers: Endgame when all the female heroes present at the Battle of Earth briefly teamed up. While this was an exciting moment in Avengers: Endgame upon first viewing, it has also been criticized as forced fan service for those pushing for A-Force to happen. However, this reignited interest in an all-female Avengers team, which should be easier to do now that more female heroes have been introduced and that the original Avengers team is over. The addition of female-led Disney+ shows like Ms. Marvel, She-Hulk, and Echo also means there's a wider roster of MCU superwomen to choose from to form the MCU version of the all-female A-Force.

Brie Larson as Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel

Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel was the first female superhero in the MCU to get her own solo movie, so she would definitely be included in an all-female Avengers movie. Carol Danvers worked closely with the heroes who survived Thanos' snap, but Avengers: Endgame failed to show more of her by sending her on a separate mission in outer space while the Avengers, Rocket Raccoon, Nebula, and Scott Lang found a way to make the time heist happen. She showed up right on time during the Battle of Earth and was close to defeating Thanos, but the Mad Titan had some tricks up his sleeve. The last time viewers saw Captain Marvel was in the Ms. Marvel finale post-credits scene when she and the titular Ms. Marvel switched places thanks to Kamala Khan's bracelet. Captain Marvel will return for The Marvels, where she will team up with Kamala and Monica Rambeau, the daughter of Carol's Air Force comrade Maria Rambeau.

Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch

After nearly tearing apart reality itself just to steal her own children from another universe in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, no one will be rushing to include Wanda Maximoff in the list of female Avenger character names anytime soon. Although Wanda has proven that she is far more powerful than Captain Marvel, Scarlet Witch has also grown to become much more dangerous than any Avengers-level threat. Moreover, the Scarlet Witch's death in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness suggests that she could be sidelined indefinitely. However, as Scarlet Witch also unlocked Earth-838 Wanda's powers, there's still a chance for her to reclaim her status as an Avenger.

Letitia Wright as Shuri

Shuri was a breakout star in Black Panther, as a brilliant scientist who rivaled the smartest minds in the MCU. However, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever thrust her into a much bigger role in the wake of T'Challa's death. The sequel saw Shuri coming to terms with her loss and desire for vengeance, all while cementing herself as a true MCU hero. In the end, she felt like the perfect character to take up the mantle of Black Panther. She quickly proved herself as Shuri defeats Namor in battle. It remains to be seen what her future in this role has in store, but she would certainly be a leader of the female Avengers if she chose to join.

Natalie Portman as Jane Foster/Mighty Thor

The Thor movies went through a major change when Jane Foster wielded Mjolnir in Thor: Love and Thunder. Even though she didn't survive the experience, ending in Valhalla means it could be possible for her to join her fellow female MCU heroes in a new Avengers team. A female Avengers or A-Force squad would need a heavy hitter like Thor, so including Jane Foster makes a lot of sense. Outside the in-universe canon, being played by megastar Natalie Portman definitely adds strength to the case for Jane Foster's inclusion. While there's no explanation for how she'd return to life, she would hardly be the first character to come back from the dead. The MCU is known for playing fast and loose with the Marvel canon and its own, so a character's death is no reason to count them out. Besides, thanks to the multiverse, there's always the possibility a Jane Foster variant emerges for A-Force who isn't killed by wielding Mjolnir.

Tatiana Maslany as Jennifer Walters/She-Hulk

Tatiana Maslany stars as the Gamma-powered lawyer Jennifer Walters in the She-Hulk: Attorney At Law Disney+ series. Bruce Banner's cousin has been an important member of the Avengers for many years. Now that She-Hulk is around to smash and destroy her puny opponents (in the courtroom and otherwise), the A-Force could recruit her as their own version of the Hulk. The female Avengers team wouldn't have to struggle with the "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" issues the Avengers had with the Hulk/Bruce Banner, as Jennifer Walters is still smarter than average while in her Hulked-out form. Jen herself has been a little reluctant to enter the life of a superhero, preferring instead to continue her professional career as a lawyer. However, by the time an A-Force/female Avengers movie rolls around, she could be more than enthusiastic about getting involved. Plus, thanks to Maslany's phenomenal portrayal, she'd bring a lot of comic relief to the hypothetical script.

Zoe Saldana as Gamora

Avengers: Endgame finally brought together all the current superheroes in the MCU, with the Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy joining forces to defeat Thanos once and for all. Among those was Gamora, but not the one viewers met in the Guardians of the Galaxy movies, as she was killed by Thanos, so he could get the Soul Stone. Gamora's post-Endgame MCU whereabouts are currently unknown, but since the next Guardian movie is arriving in Phase 5, she will be re-established within the story by the time a female Avengers movie happens. The 2014 variant of Gamora was brought to the present day and joined the Battle of Earth, but she ran away and left her team behind. The Guardians will have to find her in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and, depending on what she does in it, she might be looking to change her path and join a new and different Avengers team led by women.

Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau/Spectrum 

One of the most important events that happened in WandaVision was the origin story of Teyonah Parris' Monica Rambeau as a superhero. Monica, who befriended Carol Danvers during the first Captain Marvel movie, developed abilities such as spectral vision, intangibility, and flight after she entered Scarlet Witch's Hex a second time. As an incredibly powerful superhero, Monica Rambeau will star alongside Kamala Khan and Carol Danvers in The Marvels, where the three heroes team up for the first time. The Captain Marvel sequel could set up a bigger team of female heroes, setting the scene for the A-Force. If not Monica, then a variant of her mother, Maria Rambeau, could also step up. A variant of Maria was the Captain Marvel of Earth-838's Illuminati in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. There's no rule saying every A-Force member has to come from Earth-616, after all.

Gemma Chan as Sersi

Eternals introduces several MCU heroes capable of defeating Thanos. This race of godlike aliens includes Gemma Chan's Sersi, who can manipulate matter to her will. Although it's unlikely that all of the Eternals will interfere in terrestrial matters after the events of their MCU movie, one of the Eternals who could become an Avenger is Sersi. Notably, Sersi's cosmic powers were crucial to defeating Tiamat in Eternals, and she also uses the Uni-Mind's energy to end Sprite's childlike state by turning her human. In the comics, she's the only female Eternal to fight alongside Earth's Mightiest Heroes. The dynamics between Sersi, Captain Marvel, Jane Foster, and Scarlet Witch would be great to see, as they could have the same tense relationship as Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, and Hulk.

Evangeline Lilly as Hope van Dyne/Wasp

Evangeline Lilly's Hope van Dyne was introduced in Ant-Man, but it wasn’t until the sequel, appropriately titled Ant-Man and the Wasp, that she officially got into superhero mode. Wasp is not only skilled in combat but she’s also an expert in many fields of science, so she could make an interesting team-up with Shuri. Wasp will co-star alongside Paul Rudd's Scott Lang Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, where they will fight the time traveler Kang the Conqueror and will team up with Scott's daughter Cassie Lang, who's expected to become the giant-sized superhero Stature. Such an event could set up Hope van Dyne as a full-fledged Avenger, and she could take the initiative to take a break from the Ant-Man team to serve as a crucial member of the female Avengers.

Michelle Pfeiffer as Janet van Dyne/Wasp

Like her daughter Hope, Janet van Dyne will also return in Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania. The original Wasp has been vastly underutilized, compared to her role as a founding member of the Avengers in the comics. In Ant-Man and The Wasp, she showcased the power to channel energy from the Quantum Realm to heal Ghost, which also set up new stories in the future. The third Ant-Man movie will also delve into Janet's reputation as a great warrior during her time in the Quantum Realm. Having her as a founding member of the all-female Avengers would do justice to the character.

Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel

There's a big MCU future for Iman Vellani's Kamala Khan. The teenage superhero starred in Ms. Marvel, and she's due to team up with Carol Danvers and Monica Rambeau in The Marvels. In addition to being a flagship member of the MCU's crop of up-and-coming heroes for future generations, Kamal Khan is also Earth-616's first confirmed Mutant. Since the arrival of the X-Men will be one of the MCU's most important future moments, this massive change to her Inhuman comic-book origins is a signal that Disney and Marvel have their sights on embiggening Ms. Marvel's importance. Although Ms. Marvel is expected to form the Young Avengers with heroes such as Wiccan, Speed, Kate Bishop, and America Chavez, she could also become a member of the all-female Avengers in the future. Kamala Khan has often been depicted as a young recruit of the Avengers, so she's the most likely of the young heroes to team up with the A-Force.

Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie

Tessa Thompson's Valkyrie was one of the female heroes who teamed up to help Captain Marvel in Avengers: Endgame, and as she’s now king of New Asgard (crowned by Thor Odinson himself), this makes it easier for her to join a female Avengers team if she pleases. Valkyrie returned in Thor: Love And Thunder, when she went toe-to-toe with Gorr the God Butcher, wielding Zeus' signature Thunderbolt. Her inclusion on an A-Force lineup feels like a no-brainer given her presence in the MCU so far. Since her introduction in Ragnarok, fans have asked for more exploration of Valkyrie's character. After some felt that Love And Thunder failed to deliver on this, an A-Force inclusion would be a good opportunity to give Tessa Thompson's Asgardian some screen time and breathing room away from Thor.

Xochitl Gomez as America Chavez

Another Young Avenger who has made her MCU debut is America Chavez, who first appears in Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness. With the ability to kick the multiverse open, America Chavez is not only valuable for the Young Avengers but also for the whole MCU as a whole. Like Kamala Khan, America is expected to be a member of the Young Avengers first, but a spot in the A-Force would be a no-brainer if the all-female team arrives soon. In any case, America Chavez's powers, which include opening portals to the multiverse at will and being strong enough to stand toe-to-toe with Scarlet Witch, are bound to shake up the MCU.

Jaimie Alexander as Sif

Sif wasn't present for Thor: Ragnarok, leading some fans to wonder if she'd vanished from the MCU altogether. She returned in Thor: Love and Thunder though, and even survived an encounter with Gorr the God Butcher, warning Thor of the vengeful madman's Necrosword-powered rampage. Though she is left with only one arm following the encounter, Sif is last seen training some of the young Asgardians in combat skills, proving she is still very much a warrior. Sif has always been a character on the fringes of the MCU but has much more significance in the Marvel Comics Thor stories. Including her in a female Avengers lineup with help bring some parity between her on-screen and on-page portrayals.

Dominique Thorne as Riri Williams/Ironheart

Riri Williams was a scene-stealing character introduced in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. She is a brilliant and wild young woman who looks ready to follow in the footsteps of Tony Stark in designing her own Ironheart armor. Though she is a little out of her element battling Namor and his forces, she proves herself a hero and that she is ready to don the suit in her upcoming Ironheart Disney+ series. There is no doubt this young hero would be a valuable member of the female Avengers team if called upon.

Hailee Steinfeld as Kate Bishop/Hawkeye

Yet another female member of the Young Avengers is Kate Bishop, Clint Barton's successor. Played by Hailee Steinfeld in the Hawkeye Disney+ show, Kate Bishop will train to become an even better archer and fighter than Jeremy Renner's Hawkeye. One of the character's defining traits in the comics is her undying determination, which led her to convince Clint to be her mentor and earn her a spot in the Young Avengers. Once she has proven herself among the team of teenagers, membership in the A-Force would be easy to obtain.

Danai Gurira as Okoye

Okoye is the general of Wakanda's Dora Milaje and has fought alongside T’Challa various times. Although she doesn’t have superpowers nor does she have a high-tech suit, she’s a master of the Vibranium spear and is also one of the most tactical fighters in the MCU. She fought alongside the Avengers in the Battle of Wakanda and joined the forces of Earth to take on Thanos and his army. Okoye remained as one of Wakanda's fiercest protectors in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, but she proved she is willing to fight alongside other heroes. It is not hard to imagine her joining other female Avengers if needed.

Florence Kasumba as Ayo

If Okoye chooses to stay in Wakanda, however, Florence Kasumba's Ayo could take her place. Ayo demonstrated an interest in international affairs in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, where she followed Bucky Barnes to oversee Baron Zemo. In Captain America: Civil War, she threatened Natasha Romanoff with a fight, but T'Challa prevented her threat from materializing, which suggests that Ayo's skills are on par with the original Black Widow. Such talents would be more than welcome in a female Avengers team, especially as the MCU's Phase 4 is introducing more dangerous threats. While Ayo didn't get much further development in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, aside from a hint of romance, she still looks to be one of Wakanda's best warriors which is saying a lot.

Pom Klementieff as Mantis

Another member of the Guardians of the Galaxy who could join a female Avengers team is Mantis. Pom Klementieff’s peculiar character Mantis was part of the “girl power” moment in Avengers: Endgame (where she was briefly shown taking out some of Thanos' strongest minions effortlessly). The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special allowed her more of the spotlight, even revealing she is Peter Quill's sister. A female Avengers team would be a great opportunity for Pom Klementieff's Mantis to further show what she’s truly capable of, and seeing her interact with characters outside the Guardians squad would be very interesting and fun. Plus, since she's the daughter of Ego the Living Planet, there's a lot of potentials for Mantis to have hitherto unseen, untapped powers.

Karen Gillan as Nebula

Like her sister Gamora, Nebula had a change of heart and joined the fight against Thanos before the events of Avengers: Endgame. She went through incredibly tough challenges, like being pulled apart by her adoptive father and witnessing (and killing) her variant self. Nebula has sided with the Avengers in the comics, and Endgame featured her as part of the female Avengers moment as part of heroes. It's safe to say she wouldn't be turned down if she decided to team up with the rest of the A-Force, which could open an exciting new chapter in Nebula's story arc.

Kathryn Newton as Cassie Lang/Stature

The last remaining female member of the Young Avengers is Cassie Lang, who was recast as Detective Pikachu star Kathryn Newton in the MCU for Ant-Man 3, Scott Lang's beloved daughter. Like with the rest of the previously mentioned female Young Avengers, Cassie isn't expected to become a full-fledged superhero as soon as she finishes making her debut. Instead, she's expected to get her Stature moniker in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and later team up with the rest of the teenage superheroes. After getting some experience fighting crime and defeating supervillains, Cassie Lang could join the A-Force in order to take on Avengers-level threats.

Gwyneth Paltrow as Pepper Potts/Rescue

Pepper Potts got a major upgrade when she put on the "Rescue" Iron Man armor in Avengers: Endgame, which allowed her to fight alongside Tony Stark and the rest of the MCU. Avengers: Endgame is the only time viewers have seen Rescue in action it might be a one-time-only moment as Gwyneth Paltrow has said her time as Pepper Potts in the MCU is over. However, if the studio makes the right offer, it could be possible that Paltrow decides to return so that Pepper Potts can be part of a female Avengers movie.

Hayley Atwell as Captain Carter

First introduced in Marvel's What If...?, Captain Carter is a Peggy Carter variant who took the Super Soldier Serum instead of Steve Rogers (who, in her original universe, then became a WW2 proto-Iron Man). A live-action Captain Carter played by Hayley Atwell then debuted in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, wherein she was the Earth-838 Illuminati's Captain America stand-in. Captain Carter has proved to be a breakout addition to the MCU, and there are already rumors and demand for a solo venture featuring Atwell's variant. If this never materializes then giving her a place on A-Force would certainly be an acceptable substitute for many, especially if she leads the team as Steve Rogers did the Avengers.

Sophia Di Martino as Sylvie

Sylvie, the female Loki variant introduced in Loki, would make an excellent addition to a female Avengers or A-Force team. Not only would her powerset be more than helpful to the squad, but it would also help her prove that she isn't the same as her villainous alternate selves from different branches of the timeline, showing the TVA once and for all that they made a hideous mistake in deciding to attempt to prune her from the central timeline. Sophia Di Martino's Sylvie quickly stole the show when she was introduced in Loki, and finding out her story was a driving factor in the MCU Disney+ series' success. She'll be back in Loki season 2, the ending of which might well set her up in a prime position to join A-Force (especially if the group is set against Kang).

May Calamawy as Scarlet Scarab/Layla El-Faouly

Moon Knight ended with Marc Spector's estranged wife Layla getting powers of her own, becoming the Scarlet Scarab, an avatar of Tarawet. This version of the Scarlet Scarab was created for the MCU, having almost no bearing whatsoever on the two previous incarnations that showed up a handful of times in the '70s and '80s respectively. This makes Layla El-Faouly, played by May Calamawy, a blank canvas with which Marvel can do whatever they like, including creating someone who could bring the various far-flung MCU A-Force members together. Scarlet Scarab is perhaps the most interesting potential female Avengers member on this list for that reason since Disney can use her as the narrative glue for a coherent A-Force big-screen narrative that doesn't disrupt the story arcs of the other members (all of which have long-established comic book and cinematic histories of their own).

The Female Thunderbolts Members

Fans will have to wait and see if the A-Force movie actually happens, but there are plenty of other MCU teams on the horizon, including the Thunderbolts. As of now, there are six anti-hero characters confirmed for the team, including some notable female characters. The standout member is Yelena Belova who instantly became a fan-favorite character in Black Widow and shows she can go toe-to-toe with one of the original Avengers in Hawkeye. Another Black Widow character Thunderbolts is Antonia Dreykov aka Taskmaster. The brainwashed super-soldier has the ability to mimic her opponents' fighting styles perfectly. Ava Starr aka Ghost, last seen in Ant-Man and The Wasp, is also on the team, bringing her impressive phasing abilities. Though all these characters come from tragic backgrounds, they seem ready for redemption and the female Avengers team might be the place to find it.