Marvel’s engine is running at full throttle again, and Avengers: Doomsday is shaping up to be the kind of crossover that reminds everyone why these movies dominate pop culture. With heroes, antiheroes, mutants, and cosmic heavyweights all colliding in one story, the power gap between characters has never been more obvious. Some of these figures can bend reality or level cities, while others rely on grit, training, and nerve. So, stacked up against each other, who really packs the biggest punch? Here’s a reverse-countdown of the 15 most powerful characters confirmed for Avengers: Doomsday, starting from the ground level and working our way to the absolute top.
15. M’Baku (Winston Duke)
M’Baku may not have flashy powers, but he brings brute strength, battlefield experience, and serious authority as the leader of Wakanda’s Jabari Tribe. He’s a fearsome hand-to-hand fighter who can hold his own against enhanced opponents through sheer physical dominance and discipline.
What really makes M’Baku dangerous is his resilience and leadership. He’s not easily rattled, he doesn’t back down, and when chaos breaks out, he’s the kind of warrior who thrives in the middle of it.
14. Joaquin Torres / Falcon (Danny Ramirez)
Taking up the Falcon mantle, Joaquin Torres brings speed, agility, and advanced tech into the fight. His wings give him unmatched mobility, allowing him to scout, strike, and retreat before enemies can react.
While he doesn’t have superhuman strength, Torres makes up for it with tactical awareness and aerial superiority. In large-scale battles, that kind of versatility can turn the tide fast.
13. Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh)
Yelena Belova has proven she doesn’t need superpowers to be lethal. As the new Black Widow and a central figure in the MCU’s evolving Avengers lineup, she’s a master of combat, espionage, and strategy.
Her strength lies in precision and adaptability. Whether she’s disarming enemies, firing off Widow’s Bite shocks, or outmaneuvering opponents twice her size, Yelena is deadly in ways that don’t require cosmic energy blasts.
12. Sam Wilson / Captain America (Anthony Mackie)
Sam Wilson’s Captain America stands apart because he relies on skill, heart, and leadership rather than a super-soldier serum. Armed with a vibranium shield and advanced flight gear, he’s a tactical force in the air and on the ground.
More than anything, Sam’s power comes from his ability to inspire and organize others. When gods and monsters clash, that kind of leadership can be just as critical as raw strength.
11. Red Guardian (David Harbour)
Red Guardian brings old-school super-soldier muscle into the mix. Enhanced strength, durability, and years of combat experience make him a dangerous opponent, even if he’s not in his prime anymore.
He may not be the most agile Avenger on the battlefield, but once he locks onto a target, Red Guardian can absorb punishment and dish it right back.
10. Ava Starr / Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen)
Ghost’s phasing ability gives her one of the most frustrating power sets imaginable. She can slip through solid matter, avoid attacks entirely, and strike when enemies least expect it.
Her unpredictability is her biggest weapon. In a fight filled with heavy hitters, someone who can’t be touched becomes a serious wildcard.
9. Shuri / Black Panther (Letitia Wright)
As Wakanda’s new Black Panther, Shuri combines enhanced physical abilities with one of the sharpest minds in the MCU. The Heart-Shaped Herb gives her strength, speed, and reflexes, while her technology elevates her far beyond most fighters.
She’s still growing into the mantle, but with Wakandan resources and her own brilliance, Shuri is both a strategist and a frontline threat.
8. Hank McCoy / Beast (Kelsey Grammer)
Beast is the rare combination of scientist and bruiser. His superhuman strength, agility, and durability make him a formidable physical presence, while his intellect rivals some of the smartest minds in Marvel.
With the X-Men entering the equation, Beast brings a new level of tactical intelligence and mutant power to the Avengers’ side.
7. Namor (Tenoch Huerta Mejía)
Namor is a mutant king with near-godlike physical abilities. His strength, speed, and ability to fly, paired with rapid healing in water, make him devastating in combat.
He’s also fiercely independent and emotionally driven, which makes him unpredictable. Whether ally or adversary, Namor is a force no one can ignore.
6. Mystique (Rebecca Romijn)
Mystique doesn’t overpower enemies; she dismantles them from within. Her shapeshifting ability allows her to infiltrate, deceive, and destabilize entire teams before a fight even begins.
In a massive crossover like Doomsday, trust is everything, and Mystique thrives in chaos. Her true power lies in manipulation and misdirection.
5. Cyclops (James Marsden)
Cyclops brings raw destructive capability with his optic blasts, which can cut through nearly anything in their path. Add to that his sharp tactical mind, and you’ve got a battlefield commander who can both lead and devastate.
As the X-Men’s longtime leader, Cyclops offers disciplined strategy and overwhelming firepower, an ideal combination in an all-out war.
4. Sue Storm / Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby)
Sue Storm is easily one of the most underrated powerhouses in Marvel. Her invisibility is just the surface; her force fields can restrain enemies, shield cities, and withstand attacks from beings far stronger than herself.
As both protector and strategist, Sue brings balance to the Fantastic Four and immense utility to the Avengers’ ranks.
3. Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal)
Reed Richards’s stretching abilities are impressive, but his real power lies in his intellect. He’s capable of solving world-ending problems faster than most people can comprehend them.
In a crisis that threatens reality itself, Reed’s ability to outthink opponents may be the Avengers’ greatest advantage.
2. Thor (Chris Hemsworth)
Thor remains one of the MCU’s most devastating forces. As the God of Thunder, he commands lightning, wields legendary weapons, and has survived battles that would destroy lesser heroes.
Whether he’s summoning storms or charging headfirst into impossible odds, Thor is still a walking apocalypse for anyone foolish enough to challenge him.
1. Victor Von Doom / Doctor Doom (Robert Downey Jr.)
At the very top sits Doctor Doom. A master of science and sorcery, Doom combines genius-level intellect, dark magic, and overwhelming ambition. He’s not just powerful, he’s prepared.
With Robert Downey Jr. stepping into the role, Doom is poised to be a villain who can match the Avengers on every level: mentally, physically, and mystically. He’s the ultimate threat because he understands power and how to take it.
With a roster this loaded, Avengers: Doomsday is shaping up to be one of the most explosive chapters in Marvel history. Heroes, mutants, gods, and monsters all sharing the screen means anything can happen, and no one is truly safe. One thing’s certain: the MCU has never assembled a more dangerous lineup, and the fallout is going to be massive.