The Sentry is one of Marvel’s most powerful characters, often described as having the power of “a million exploding suns.” If he were ever introduced to the MCU, the question naturally arises: could any of the original six Avengers stand a chance against him? Let’s break it down, ranking them from least to most likely to survive a fight with Marvel’s Golden Guardian.
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### 6. Black Widow
Despite being a mortal with no superhuman abilities, Natasha Romanoff has proven to be invaluable against threats like Loki, Ultron, and even Thanos. Her sharp instincts and ability to outsmart her opponents are unmatched. However, Sentry doesn’t always act rationally—his immense power often overwhelms reason. In this fight, Natasha would simply be out of her depth. Sitting this one out would be the wisest choice.
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### 5. Hawkeye
Clint Barton isn’t a metahuman either, but his aim is second to none. Loki, Ultron’s army, and countless enemies have fallen victim to his arrows. Still, Sentry operates on a completely different level. Even if Hawkeye managed to slow him down with a specialized arrow, it wouldn’t be enough to secure victory. Against Sentry, Clint’s skills simply don’t scale.
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### 4. Captain America
Steve Rogers is the pinnacle of human strength, endurance, and leadership. He’s defeated powerful foes and even lifted Mjolnir, proving his worthiness. However, Sentry has clashed with characters like the Winter Soldier, U.S. Agent, and Red Guardian—super soldiers who pale in comparison to him. Unless Steve had access to a god-slaying weapon like Thor’s Stormbreaker, he’d have no realistic chance. And let’s face it, lightning won’t strike twice.
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### 3. Iron Man
Tony Stark’s genius has kept the Avengers alive more times than anyone can count. From creating the Hulkbuster to outsmarting Thanos, Iron Man is always ten steps ahead. The problem? There’s no evidence that even his most advanced armor could withstand Sentry’s cosmic-level power. At best, Stark could stall him long enough to pass the fight to someone stronger. But winning outright? That’s out of reach.
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### 2. Hulk
The Hulk is one of Earth’s strongest beings, but strength alone isn’t invincibility. The MCU’s Hulk has taken beatings from foes like Thanos, and while the comic book version has gone toe-to-toe with Sentry, the MCU iteration doesn’t match that level of raw power. Even with Smart Hulk’s intellect, the odds are stacked against him. Hulk might last longer than most, but victory is unlikely.
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### 1. Thor
The strongest contender among the original Avengers is undoubtedly Thor. *Thor: Ragnarok* showed us that he is far more than just Mjolnir, and with Stormbreaker, he nearly killed Thanos wielding the Infinity Gauntlet. If anyone could challenge Sentry, it would be Thor—especially if he shows no mercy and goes straight for the kill. Even then, the fight would be brutal, but Thor stands as the team’s best hope against the Golden Guardian.
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Against someone as overpowered as the Sentry, most of the original Avengers wouldn’t stand a chance. Black Widow, Hawkeye, and even Captain America would be completely outmatched. Iron Man and Hulk could put up a fight but likely wouldn’t win. Thor, however, represents the Avengers’ only real shot—though even that battle would test him like never before.
Power Ranking the Original Six Avengers Against the MCU’s Sentry
