Whether it is a reluctant partnership, one born of necessities, or a means to an end, MCU’s Phase 4 is giving fans unforgettable team-ups.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is using Phase 4 to bring new character dynamics center stage. Whether it is in the form of a Disney+ series or a full-length movie, a plethora of characters have been brought together to form iconic duos. Superhero teams aren’t rare, but there are always a few characters who fit so well with others.
These unsuspecting matchups end up being the best in the MCU, and it is the same in Phase 4. Whether it is a reluctant partnership, one born of necessities, or a means to an end, Phase 4 is giving fans unforgettable team-ups.
10Jennifer Walters & Matt Murdock Have Undeniable Chemistry
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law follows Jennifer Walters after she obtains accidental powers from her cousin Bruce Banner. The show utilizes comedy and unique fourth-wall-breaking to stand out among the other shows in the MCU. The show also contains a lot of cameos, and one of the most surprising is Daredevil.
Matt Murdock is a lawyer, and he can meet Jennifer in the courtroom. The two characters handle their hero responsibilities differently, but the way they interact feels effortless to fans. Daredevil easily fell into the easygoing nature of She-Hulk, and fans are delighted to see the two characters reunited at the end of the first season.
9Rocket Raccoon & Groot Are An Unlikely Father & Son Duo
Guardians of the Galaxy and I Am Groot
The characters Rocket Raccoon and Groot are introduced in Guardians of the Galaxy, but their relationship is expanded on in the shorts titled I Am Groot. The shorts feature a baby Groot as he gets into trouble and causes mischief. In the fifth short, titled “Magnum Opus,” fans can see Baby Groot and Rocket interact.
In the short, Groot takes various supplies from around the ship to make a piece of art, which he then shows to Rocket. This results in a tender scene between the pair, as Rocket praises the piece of art in a near-fatherly way. This interaction is enough to melt fans’ hearts and shows another side to the characters’ relationship.
8Wong Is Emil Blonsky’s Accomplice
Shang-Chi and the Legend of The Ten Rings
Of the many cameos in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Wong is the most popular among fans. The sorcerer supreme is revealed to be responsible for breaking the Abomination, Emil Blonsky, out of prison. Wong claims that this is because he needed a worthy opponent for his training, but the two are good friends.
Fans of the MCU can see this crime in real-time in Shang-Chi and the Legend of The Ten Rings. It’s surprising to see Wong getting along with a proclaimed villain, but he is willing to vouch for Emil’s redemption. Wong even breaks Emil out of prison again at the end of She-Hulk. The scene encourages fans to keep an eye out for this unlikely duo in future MCU projects.
7No One Saw Darcy & Vision Coming
WandaVision
A few characters teamed up in WandaVision, but none of them were as surprising as Vision and Darcy. The synthesis and astrophysicist hit it off just as the series is nearing its climax, and fans are thrilled by their combination. Vision is a character kept at arm’s length by the S.W.O.R.D operates due to his synthetic nature, but Darcy’s sympathy helps him realize the truth about the Hex.
The two share humorous conversations inside the Hex, and they manage to bond as they travel to reach Wanda. The two characters match each other well, and their lines are filled with humor and deep emotion. Darcy is someone who can reveal secrets to Vision, and their interactions end up being a turning point for his character.
6Natasha & Yelena Are Siblings Saving The World
Black Widow
Natasha Romanoff is always paired off with Clint Barton, but this changes in Black Widow. In the movie, Natasha is reunited with her adopted sister, Yelena. Yelena is another Black Widow, and together they must find their former family members to take down the remaining danger from their past.
Before Black Widow, the MCU paid little attention to Natasha’s past. Her dynamic with Yelena is a perfect representation of siblings being reunited, and it is full of heartfelt moments and relentless teasing. Their duo is one that many fans can relate to and one they will continue to think back on as Yelena continues her journey through the MCU.
5Stephen Strange Finds A New Protégé In America
Doctor Strange in The Multiverse of Madness
Some of the best duos in movie history are a character who is challenged by another. This is the case with Stephen Strange and America Chavez when they meet in Doctor Strange in The Multiverse of Madness. The two form a mutual respect throughout the rest of the movie, and their relationship exceeds the fans’ expectations.
Stephen has always been clouded by his arrogance, but he is forced to put it aside when he chooses to trust America. Likewise, America has always lived in fear of her power until Stephen encourages her to trust herself. Their relationship grows in mutual respect throughout the movie, and by the end, the two become a mentor and protégé team that fans can look forward to in other projects.
4Kate & Clint Balance One Another
Hawkeye
Clint Barton wants nothing more than a quiet life when he meets Kate Bishop in Hawkeye. The two characters couldn’t be more different in personality, but this allows them to balance each other perfectly. Kate is a bubbly and prospective hero, and she connects with people on a level that Clint has never achieved.
In contrast, Clint can teach Kate about the danger and heartache that comes with being a hero. He can offer her a perspective she’d never had before while seeing her through humbling experiences. While their relationship is akin to a teacher and student, they both manage to teach the other something new. Their partnership is one of the strongest in the MCU so far, and fans can look forward to it in the future.
3Steven & Marc Look Out For One Another
Moon Knight
The unique duo who changed the MCU is Steven Grant and Marc Spector. These two characters spend time apart at the beginning of Moon Knight, but they end up coming together on a journey of deep personal discovery. Although Steven is an alter of Marc Spector’s personality, the pair come together to make the hero Moon Knight more than he was before.
Steven’s kind and gentle personality contrasts with Marc’s desire to handle things efficiently. These differences allow for multiple perspectives to be given throughout the series, and fans can sympathize with both of them engagingly, making them a beloved duo when they have scenes together.
2An Unlikely Friendship Blooms Between Mobius & Loki
Loki
Loki is pulled from his timeline in the Loki series. He’s tasked by the Time Variance Authority to hunt down another Loki variant that had been giving them trouble. This task is only given to Loki, thanks to the TVA agent Mobius. The two start as enemies due to Loki’s untrusting nature, but Mobius can break down his walls with optimism and persistence.
The pair offer fans many moments to laugh over. These humorous scenes also give Loki his first genuine friend in the MCU — a friend that he rushes to for aid at the end of the series, even though it would not work out in his favor.
1Bucky & Sam Are Leading The MCU
The Falcon and The Winter Soldier
Sam Wilson is given the mantle of Captain America in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier. With Steve Rogers no longer around to help him, he ends up in an unlikely partnership with Bucky Barnes. The pair have been seen together multiple times in the MCU and struggle to get along. Now, they have to learn to work together to defeat a common enemy.
Their grief about losing Steve and their desperation to stop a group of Super Solders is what brings them together. By the end of the first season, their relationship has come full circle, allowing fans to rest easy as their new Captain America has a friend watching his back.
