Ranking Thunderbolts Heroes Most Likely to Die in Doomsday
With the Thunderbolts confirmed for Avengers: Doomsday, some team members face higher death risks than others. We analyze each character's survival chances based on their story arcs and Marvel's patterns.
The mystery behind the asterisk in Thunderbolts* has finally been solved - these misfits are actually The New Avengers, a revelation that left many fans divided. This ragtag group of seven anti-heroes attempting to make amends will face their biggest challenge yet in Avengers: Doomsday.
With Taskmaster already meeting her end in the 2025 film, we're examining the remaining six team members and their likelihood of survival when they encounter Doctor Doom's wrath.
The Safest Bets for Survival
Florence Pugh's Yelena Belova sits at the bottom of our death prediction list, and for good reason. As Natasha Romanoff's successor, she's become the heart of this unconventional team. Marvel Studios invested heavily in establishing her as the new Black Widow following Scarlett Johansson's departure, making her elimination highly unlikely.
Her leadership qualities and recent introduction to the MCU provide strong plot armor. Killing off such a beloved character so soon would be a strategic misstep that Marvel typically avoids.
Wyatt Russell's John Walker ranks similarly low on our danger scale. The controversial Captain America replacement turned U.S. Agent still has unfinished business in his redemption story. His complex relationship with the shield's legacy and potential interactions with Sam Wilson's Falcon create too many narrative opportunities to waste on an early death.
Characters in the Danger Zone
Hannah John-Kamen's Ghost faces moderate risk due to her unstable molecular condition. Her tragic backstory from Ant-Man and the Wasp, combined with the constant pain from quantum phasing, sets up a potential heroic sacrifice scenario. After eliminating Taskmaster, she might seek redemption through self-sacrifice to save her teammates.
Sebastian Stan's Bucky Barnes presents a more concerning case. As one of the MCU's longest-serving characters, his story arc has reached natural completion. Like Steve Rogers and Tony Stark before him, the Winter Soldier has carried his burden long enough. His death would provide emotional weight while allowing the character to find peace after decades of trauma.
The Most Vulnerable Team Members
David Harbour's Red Guardian faces serious danger in second place. His paternal relationship with Yelena creates the perfect emotional catalyst for a shocking death. Losing Alexei would devastate audiences while forcing Yelena's character growth, making it an attractive option for Marvel's storytellers.
Lewis Pullman's Sentry tops our list as the most likely casualty. His overwhelming power level makes him a liability in Marvel's carefully balanced universe. The studio rarely allows characters with godlike abilities to survive beyond two films - just look at Thanos's brief but impactful run.
Sentry's alter ego, The Void, represents uncontrollable destruction that Marvel won't tolerate long-term. Whether Doctor Doom destroys him or he sacrifices himself to unleash The Void's power, his days appear numbered in the MCU's grand scheme.