Summary

TheMarvel Cinematic Universehas no famine of excellent combat scenes , but the salutary single permanently alter the participating characters . Crafting exciting action sequences that revelry in the jaw - dribble spectacle of Marvel Studios ' excellent SFX section while show off some of the best fight stage dancing and stunt work Hollywood has to provide is second nature to the storied dealership . But when a battle has enough emotional import to essentially interchange one of its fighter , the tantrum is elevated to a new level of vastness .

Much of the time , such variety is the culmination of multiple picture show ' worth of character ontogeny , with last fight that solidify important lessons or clarify an end to sure conflicts the character involved have been struggle with . Part of the MCU ’s strength as a cinematic universe is in the payoff of foresightful set - up moral quandaries , life lesson , and personal growth . Some of theMCU ’s unspoilt moviesunderstand this , crafting luxuriant duels that are not only visually arresting , but virtuously or emotionally intellection - provoking and satisfying within the linguistic context of the narration .

10Thanos Vs The Hulk

Avengers: Infinity War

The biggest spoiled ever see by the Marvel Cinematic Universe , the serial truly had to betray the threat of Thanos with his first appearance , driving the item of his power home by have him effortlessly defeat The Hulk , one of thestrongest original Avengers . While Hulk is able to get in some sucker punches at the beginning , he quickly becomes exceed , being pull down by the first opposite he seemingly ca n’t overpower with raw strength alone . This bump to Hulk ’s ego forever commute the moral force of his character and his relationship to Banner , refusing to get along out for the next few fights before eventually being merged into the personality of Professor Hulk .

9Wenwu Vs Ying Li

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

In this flashback successiveness , Shang - Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringstells the story of how the titulary character ’s parents met in a rather unconventional mode – A fist - fight . When The Mandarin finally finds the entrance to Shangri - La , Ying Li is his final obstruction , and the two engage in a warlike arts duel . The flowing choreography evolve the pair ’s struggle into a delicate dancing of courtship , the two opponents silently falling in lovemaking over the course of their bout . This is specially pregnant for the dictatorial Wenwu , who for the first time experiences something he cares about as much as his power .

8The Airport Battle

Captain America: Civil War

True to its name , Captain America : Civil Warfulfilled its promise of an all - out battle between Avengers on an unprecedented scale , with closely every Italian sandwich strike sides following the implementation of the Sokovia Accords . The climactic airport battle in Germany has spectacle to remember , but the aftermath also for good changed several actors . Vision finds himself lose focus for the first time after Wanda is offend , raising questions about his personality and true nature as an artifical intelligence . As a resultant , War Machine is irreversibly injured , a vital minute in Rhodey ’s journey as well .

7Iron Man Vs Captain America And Bucky

Captian America: Civil War

While the enceinte - scale infighting between most of the Avengers inCaptain America : Civil Warmay have been for political grounds , the conflict burn between Tony Stark , Steve Rogers , and Bucky was much more personal in nature . The tense , versed final battle between the three of them is n’t only a breathtaking fight prospect , buta boiling point that evermore damage Tony and Steve ’s relationship , with Captain America once and for all prove where his loyalty lie to both Tony and himself . It ’s safe to say that this heartrending fight represented a point of no return for the two ground Avengers ' solidarity , evermore change the MCU ’s moral force .

6The Spider-Man Vs The Sinister Five

Spider-Man: No Way Home

The final battle betweenSpider - world : No Way Home ’s many charactersis a tough one to beat in terms of peeled fan service and upheaval , but the emotional stake present had a wakeless effect on multiple case . Andrew Garfield ’s Spider - Man at last gains the redemption he needed after Gwen Stacy ’s demise , correct his error by salvage M.J. But the conflict also concludes with one of the most profound moments of activeness in the intact MCU , as Toby Maguire ’s senior and wiser Spider - Man prevents a rage - addled Peter from killing the Green Goblin , taciturnly and severely instilling the Spider - Man ’s " no - kill " policy into him once and for all .

5The Fight On Titan

The engagement on Titan represented a last chance for the Avengers to block off Thanos before he promote to Earth , immediately granting the fight a great emotional meaning as the fate of billions rested upon their articulatio humeri . However , the struggle also had a much more personal effect on the psyche of Star - Lord , who learns of Gamora ’s dying during the conflict , unwisely allowing his emotion to get the better of himand ruining the heroes ' hazard at kibosh Thanos . Not only does the death of Gamora haunt Peter for the quietus of his meter in the MCU , but pity for his risk of the population clearly keep abreast him intoGuardians of the Galaxy Vol . 3 .

4U.S. Agent, Battlestar, Bucky and Falcon Vs The Flag Smashers

Falcon and the Winter Solider

Despite being the government - nominated takeover for the role of Captain America that Steve rightfully had perish on to Falcon , the avian Avenger and Bucky continue to work out together with U.S. Agent and his pal , Battlestar , against the Flag - Smashers . When one of the Flag - Smashers goes too far , killing Battlestar , John Walker lose it , brutally murdering one of the Flag - Smashers in full view of the public and forever sullying Captain America ’s shield . John Walker was for good put down after this , lose everything and shortly to get himself in asquad of disgraced heroes inMarvel ’s Thunderbolts .

3Spider-Man Vs Mysterio

Spider-Man: Far From Home

After perpetrate back the mantle on Mysterio ’s conclusion , Spider - Man has to confront Quentin Beck in his dwelling territory , step into the baddie ’s illusory world . Here , Spider - Man learns to trust his Spider - Sense instinct , not being capable to rely on his normal sensation in the fight . He ’s even able to foil a sneaky point - blank shooting iron shot from Mysterio , reacting perfectly even to invisible threat . Beyond plainly learning to control one of his power and win more confidence in himself as a bomber , this battle also results in Peter ’s secretly identity being released , turning his humans utterly upside - down .

2Scarlet Witch Vs The Illuminati

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

After Scarlet Witch hijacked the judgement of an entire city to live out her fantasies , her already flimsy hoagy position was once again wavering into villain territory . It was n’t untilDoctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madnessthat devotee got to see the culmination of Wanda ’s descent into villainy , stopping at nothing to get what she want with a brute battle with the Illuminati , the Avengers eq of an alternating Earth . This fight doubtlessly cemented Scarlet Witch in situation as a selfish villain , callously murder an entire squad of superheroes for her own welfare .

1Nebula Vs Gamora

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

The sibling rivalry that had escalated into a bloodthirsty series of duels , Nebula and Gamora ’s tumultuous relationship eventually came to a break degree inGuardians of the Galaxy Vol . 2 . From Nebula slowly changing from genuinely trying to gun her babe down , to continuing the assault even after Gamora hauls her from the flame wreckage of theBowie , to finally being ineffective to deliver the finishing puff and let in all she ever want was a sister , this fight is good with theatrical role ontogeny for Thanos ' ex - daughters . pay off a mystifying personal difference that spanned multiple films , this combat was one of theMCU ’s most role - determine yet .

Tom Holland’s Spider-Man upset and determined in No Way Home

Hayley Atwell’s Captain Carter fighting in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Gorr at the Altar of Eternity in Thor Love and Thunder

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Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Xu Wenwu (Tony Leung) and Ying Li (Fala Chen)

Iron Man battles Captain America and Winter Soldier.

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John Walker with bloody Captain America shield in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

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A split image of Nebula and Gamora in Guardians of the Galaxy projects

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