Since Avengers: Endgame closed out the Infinity Saga with the fall of Thanos, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has entered a bold new era. With multiverse madness, cosmic threats, and corrupted heroes, a fresh wave of powerful villains has taken center stage. Let’s rank the 10 most powerful villains introduced in the MCU post-Endgame, based on their strength, influence, and potential for future chaos.
1. Kang the Conqueror (Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania)
Power Level: Multiversal Tyrant
Kang isn’t just a villain—he’s a multiversal empire. This time-traveling warlord has conquered timelines, erased entire realities, and commands futuristic technology far beyond anything seen in the MCU. Although “Quantumania’s” Kang was defeated, he’s just one variant. The real terror lies in his Council of Kangs, and Avengers: The Kang Dynasty will likely show us why he’s Marvel’s next big bad.
2. Scarlet Witch – Wanda Maximoff (Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness)
Power Level: Reality-Warping Sorceress
Wanda’s transformation into the Scarlet Witch turned her from grieving Avenger into a terrifying multiversal threat. Using the Darkhold, she tore through dimensions and massacred the Illuminati with ease. Her chaos magic rivals even Doctor Strange, and her fate at the end of the film leaves room for a dangerous return.
3. Arishem the Judge (Eternals)
Power Level: Cosmic God
As a Celestial, Arishem operates on a cosmic scale—creating stars, judging civilizations, and wiping out planets. His introduction redefined power levels in the MCU. While he hasn’t acted directly yet, his ominous appearance at the end of Eternals signals an inevitable judgment day for Earth.
4. Gorr the God Butcher (Thor: Love and Thunder)
Power Level: Slayer of Gods
Armed with the Necrosword, Gorr literally killed gods across the galaxy. His hatred was powered by loss, but his strength came from a weapon tied to ancient darkness. Even Thor and mighty Zeus feared his wrath. Though he ultimately chose love over vengeance, Gorr’s impact was anything but forgettable.
5. He Who Remains (Loki – Season 1)
Power Level: Time Master
The architect of the Sacred Timeline, He Who Remains kept the multiverse in check for eons. He wasn’t a warrior but a strategist who controlled reality itself. His death at the hands of Sylvie didn’t just spark chaos—it birthed the multiverse and opened the door for his deadlier variants.
6. The High Evolutionary (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3)
Power Level: Genetic God Complex
The High Evolutionary is a scientist gone mad. With his obsession for creating the “perfect society,” he genetically altered lifeforms and commanded vast tech power. His cruelty and relentless drive made him one of the most hated—and dangerous—villains in recent memory.
7. Infinity Ultron (What If…? Season 1)
Power Level: Supreme AI Overlord
While technically from an alternate universe, Infinity Ultron showed us the nightmare scenario of a victorious Ultron wielding all six Infinity Stones. He decimated entire galaxies, shattered realities, and fought the Watcher himself. Thankfully, he was stopped—barely.
8. Namor (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever)
Power Level: God-King of Talokan
Namor is a mutant powerhouse with the strength to rival Thor and flight powered by winged feet. As the ruler of Talokan, he commands a hidden civilization and shows no hesitation in declaring war. While not a full villain, his god-like strength and political power make him a wildcard threat.
9. Dar-Benn (The Marvels)
Power Level: Quantum-Bangle Wielder
Dar-Benn may not match Thanos, but with a Quantum Bangle and a Universal Weapon, she tore holes in space and manipulated intergalactic energy. She was fueled by revenge and determined to restore her dying planet, making her one of the most ambitious post-Endgame villains.
10. Gravik (Secret Invasion)
Power Level: Super-Skrull Hybrid
Gravik experimented with DNA from heroes like Groot, Extremis-enhanced beings, and even Thanos. As a Super-Skrull, he wielded multiple powers at once and challenged both Nick Fury and the remaining Avengers. His raw strength and ruthlessness gave us a chilling look at the future of Earth-based threats.
The post-Endgame MCU may lack a single towering villain like Thanos—but it’s rich with powerful, diverse, and morally complex antagonists. From timeline tyrants to cosmic judges, Marvel is building a new pantheon of threats that will reshape its next phases. And with the multiverse wide open, the most dangerous villain may not have arrived yet.
