🚨 POST-THANOS MCU VILLAINS ARE A TOTAL DISASTER… AND THE WORST ONES WILL MAKE YOU CRINGE 😱💥

Thanos snapped half the universe—and left an impossible shadow. But since Endgame? Marvel’s villains have been straight-up FORGETTABLE.

One cosmic threat who should’ve been epic… ended up as a boring lecture in a bad wig. Another got hyped as the next big bad… then vanished faster than a canceled show. A “powerful” leader who motivated no one (fans literally forgot her name). And the absolute bottom? A villain so weak, the movie flopped HARD because of her.

These flops prove the MCU’s “villain problem” is REAL post-Endgame—while a few legends (Wanda, Green Goblin, Agatha) carried the torch.

But the ranked list of TOTAL FAILURES (with why they bombed, actor drama, and which ones killed their films) is right here 👇

The Marvel Cinematic Universe reached its creative and commercial peak with Avengers: Endgame in 2019, where Josh Brolin’s Thanos delivered one of the franchise’s most memorable antagonists. The Mad Titan’s multiyear buildup, philosophical motive, and ultimate victory in Infinity War set an impossibly high bar. In the years since, the Multiverse Saga (Phases 4-6) has introduced dozens of new villains across films and Disney+ series, but many have struggled to resonate with audiences or critics.

Post-Endgame villains often face criticism for lacking depth, memorable designs, compelling motivations, or lasting consequences. Factors like rushed production, actor controversies, tonal mismatches, and the absence of a unifying “big bad” (until Doctor Doom in upcoming projects) have contributed. While standouts like Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch (WandaVision, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness), Agatha Harkness (WandaVision, Agatha All Along), Green Goblin (Spider-Man: No Way Home), Namor (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever), and the Void (Thunderbolts*) have earned praise for complexity and impact, others have faded quickly.

This ranking focuses on major antagonists from 2021 onward (post-Endgame releases) who critics and fans frequently cite as underwhelming or forgettable. Rankings draw from aggregated reception (Rotten Tomatoes audience/critic scores as of early 2026), box-office performance, cultural staying power, and industry reports from outlets like ComicBook.com, ScreenRant, Collider, and FandomWire.

10. Dar-Benn (Zawe Ashton) – The Marvels (2023) Dar-Benn, the Kree revolutionary leader, tops many “worst post-Endgame villain” lists due to her one-note motivation (restoring Hala at the expense of other planets) and lack of personal stakes with heroes Carol Danvers, Monica Rambeau, or Kamala Khan. Ashton delivered a committed performance, but the character’s rushed arc and generic “vengeful leader” trope failed to land. The Marvels became the MCU’s lowest-grossing film (under $200 million worldwide) and lowest-rated on Rotten Tomatoes (around 62% critics, 82% audience), with critics citing Dar-Benn as a key weakness. FandomWire called her a major factor in the film’s underperformance.

9. Arthur Harrow (Ethan Hawke) – Moon Knight (2022) Harrow served as the cult leader devoted to Ammit, but his role felt secondary to Marc Spector’s internal struggles. Hawke brought gravitas, yet Harrow lacked menace or memorable moments beyond monologues. The series earned solid reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), but Harrow rarely ranks among standout MCU villains. ComicBook.com placed him among the “worst since Endgame” for failing to elevate the show’s psychological elements.

8. Karli Morgenthau / Flag Smasher (Erin Kellyman) – The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021) Karli’s anti-government, pro-refugee activism started with nuance but devolved into cartoonish extremism. Her sympathetic backstory clashed with increasingly violent actions, leaving audiences conflicted but ultimately unmoved. The series (86% Rotten Tomatoes) succeeded more on Sam Wilson’s arc than hers. Many fans and critics viewed her as a missed opportunity for a grounded, relatable antagonist.

7. Gorr the God Butcher (Christian Bale) – Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) Bale’s chilling performance elevated Gorr, but the film’s tonal whiplash (heavy comedy vs. dark themes) diluted his impact. His god-killing spree promised cosmic stakes, yet he felt underused. Love and Thunder earned mixed reviews (63% critics) and criticism for sidelining Gorr. While stronger than many, he didn’t linger in fan discussions like expected.

6. Kro (David Kaye voice) – Eternals (2021) As the Deviant leader, Kro had potential as a shape-shifting threat, but his role was minimal amid the ensemble cast. Eternals (47% critics, 80% audience) faced backlash for overcrowded storytelling, and Kro became a footnote. Fans often forget him entirely in Multiverse Saga recaps.

5. Ikaris (Richard Madden) – Eternals (2021) Ikaris’ betrayal twist had promise, but his motivations (loyalty to Arishem over humanity) felt underdeveloped. Madden’s performance carried weight, yet the character faded quickly. Like Kro, he’s rarely cited as impactful despite the film’s ambitious scope.

4. Kang the Conqueror (Jonathan Majors) – Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023) / Loki (variants) Kang was positioned as the Multiverse Saga’s Thanos successor, with variants teased across projects. Majors’ charismatic performance in Loki Season 1 built hype, but real-life legal issues led to his exit, and the MCU pivoted to Doctor Doom. Quantumania (46% critics) suffered from poor reception, and Kang’s variant-heavy approach diluted focus. ComicBook.com ranked him as the “worst since Endgame” due to mishandling and lost momentum.

3. M.O.D.O.K. (Corey Stoll) – Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023) The comedic, head-heavy redesign of Darren Cross drew laughs for the wrong reasons. Intended as humorous relief, he felt out of place in a film already criticized for tone. Stoll committed, but M.O.D.O.K. became a punchline rather than a threat.

2. Taskmaster / Antonia Dreykov (Olga Kurylenko) – Black Widow (2021) Taskmaster’s comic-accurate mimicry powers promised excitement, but the reveal as a brainwashed victim undercut menace. The film (79% critics) succeeded on family dynamics, but Taskmaster disappointed fans expecting a formidable foe.

1. Seth Voelker / The Hood (various mentions in reports) / General forgettable ones like Sonny Burch echoes or minor antagonists Rounding out the list are ultra-minor or one-off threats (e.g., minor series antagonists or unnamed foes) that barely register. Reports from CBR and FandomWire group them with Dar-Benn, Kro, and others as having “much less impact” than even pre-Endgame duds like Malekith.

The post-Endgame era highlights Marvel’s challenges in crafting consistent villains amid rapid expansion and creative shifts. While Doctor Doom (Robert Downey Jr.) looms as the next major threat in Avengers: Doomsday, these earlier misfires serve as reminders that following Thanos requires more than spectacle—deep character work and stakes are essential. Fan and critic consensus suggests the franchise is rebounding with stronger antagonists, but the “villain drought” remains a talking point as Phase 6 unfolds.