Every MCU Superhero’s Kid, Ranked By Power Level (There’s More Than You Remember)

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Over the past 17 years, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has given us a huge cast of superheroes, bringing characters from Marvel Comics to life on screen. As the MCU’s story now takes place in the late 2020s – over two decades after it began in 2008 – we’re now seeing the children of those original heroes step into the spotlight as powerful new characters.

It’s exciting to see a new wave of heroes emerge in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While Marvel Studios seems to be building towards team-ups like a Young Avengers or Champions group, these characters are currently strong enough to stand on their own. Interestingly, not all of these heroes’ children inherit powers – some choose to avoid the superhero life, while others are successfully carrying on their parents’ legacies.

12) Morgan Stark (Tony Stark’s Iron Man & Pepper Potts’ Rescue)

Morgan Stark, played by Lexi Rabe, was introduced in the 2019 film Avengers: Endgame as the daughter of Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) and Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow). Born during the five-year period known as the Blip, she spent her early years at the family’s cabin, surrounded by her father’s inventions – she was even known to play with the Rescue helmet and Captain America’s shield. After Tony Stark’s sacrifice to defeat Thanos, Morgan was left without a father, and it remains to be seen how this has affected her life.

11) Jack (Phastos)

In 2021, Chloé Zhao’s Eternals brought some incredibly powerful new heroes into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and also introduced the son of one of them. After the Eternals went their separate ways, Phastos (Brian Tyree Henry) attempted to create a normal life with his husband, Ben (Haaz Sleiman), and they had a son named Jack (Esai Daniel Cross). Decades after losing faith in humanity due to the events of World War II and the creation of nuclear weapons, Ben and Jack helped Phastos rediscover hope. Despite being the son of an Eternal, Jack is currently a normal child and hasn’t shown any special powers yet.

10) Lila, Cooper & Nathaniel Barton (Clint Barton’s Hawkeye)

We’ve followed the Barton family since they were introduced in Avengers: Age of Ultron. That’s when we learned Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) is married to Laura (Linda Cardellini), a former SHIELD agent, and they have three kids: Cooper, Lila, and Nathaniel. While none of the children are known to have superpowers, Lila showed impressive shooting skills like her dad in the opening scene of Avengers: Endgame. Nathaniel is named after two important people in Hawkeye’s life: his friend Natasha Romanoff and Pietro Maximoff, who tragically died saving Hawkeye in Age of Ultron.

9) Prince T’Challa (T’Challa’s Black Panther)

After the sad death of Chadwick Boseman, his character, T’Challa, also died in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. However, his impact will still be felt in future Marvel Cinematic Universe stories. The movie ends with Shuri (Letitia Wright) going to Haiti, where she burns traditional mourning clothes. There, she meets Toussaint (Divine Love Konadu Sun), the secret son of T’Challa and Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o). Also known as Prince T’Challa II, Toussaint is potentially being prepared to take on the role of Black Panther and follow in his father’s heroic path, though he doesn’t yet have those abilities.

8) Hope van Dyne (Hank Pym’s Ant-Man & Janet van Dyne’s Wasp)

Hank Pym and Janet Van Dyne, the original Ant-Man and the Wasp, haven’t often been seen using their powers, but they’re still key figures in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Their daughter, Hope Van Dyne, was initially kept from superhero life by her father, but later teamed up with Scott Lang’s Ant-Man and became the new Wasp. Using Pym Particles to change size gives her a variety of powers, including the ability to travel to the Quantum Realm. However, Evangeline Lilly’s recent decision to stop acting creates uncertainty about Hope Van Dyne’s future in the MCU.

7) Cassie Lang (Scott Lang’s Ant-Man)

Like Hope Van Dyne, Cassie Lang (played by Kathryn Newton) now uses Pym Particles to change size, becoming the newest size-changing hero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, just like her father. We’ve seen Cassie grow up throughout the Ant-Man films, from a little girl in the first movie (2015) to a key member of the Ant-Man team in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, which takes place after the events of the Blip. Cassie has a promising future in the MCU, and is hinted to be joining the Young Avengers, potentially giving her a bigger role than Hope Van Dyne in future storylines.

6) Natasha Romanoff & Yelena Belova (Alexei Shostakov’s Red Guardian & Melina Vostokoff)

Natasha Romanoff and Yelena Belova weren’t the biological daughters of Alexei Shostakov (Red Guardian) and Melina Vostokoff, but they grew up as close to them as daughters. While living undercover in Ohio, and later after the events of Captain America: Civil War, the four formed a unique family bond. Natasha’s death in Avengers: Endgame deeply affected them all, and now Yelena and Alexei are continuing Black Widow’s work as members of the New Avengers.

5) Skaar (Bruce Banner’s Hulk)

Skaar, played by Wil Deusner, is a relatively unknown character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, his brief appearance at the end of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law has the potential to significantly impact the franchise’s future. He was seemingly born during the Hulk’s extended stay on the planet Sakaar, a period between the events of Avengers: Age of Ultron and Thor: Ragnarok—a time that lasted over two years due to Sakaar’s unique temporal flow. In the Marvel comics, his mother is Caiera, a member of the Shadow People, but his backstory remains a mystery in the MCU, and he hasn’t spoken yet. If Skaar possesses even a fraction of his father Bruce Banner’s strength, he’ll be a powerful new character in the MCU.

4) X-23 (James “Logan” Howlett’s Wolverine)

While X-23 (Dafne Keen) hasn’t officially appeared in the main Marvel Cinematic Universe (Earth-616), the movie Deadpool & Wolverine introduced a version of the popular character from another universe (Earth-10005). Keen first played X-23, also known as Laura, in Logan, and she reprised the role in Deadpool & Wolverine as part of a team fighting in the Void. There, she joined forces with a different version of her father, Wolverine (Hugh Jackman). Fans are eager to see X-23 back in the MCU, but Marvel hasn’t announced any plans for her return yet.

3) Billy & Tommy Maximoff (Wanda Maximoff’s Scarlet Witch & Vision)

Billy and Tommy Maximoff were magically created by Wanda Maximoff’s Scarlet Witch in the Disney+ series WandaVision to be her and Vision’s twin sons. Both boys quickly developed superpowers: Billy inherited his mother’s magical abilities and could control minds, while Tommy gained super-speed, mirroring his uncle Pietro. Sadly, they disappeared when Wanda’s magical reality ended. However, their spirits have been reborn. Billy is now William Kaplan, played by Joe Locke in Agatha All Along, and Tommy will inhabit the body of Thomas Shepherd (Ruaridh Mollica) in the upcoming VisionQuest (2026), officially introducing Wiccan and Speed into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

2) Love (Thor)

Billy Maximoff’s ability to use Chaos Magic is remarkable – he can even conjure entire places like the Witches’ Road. However, the powers of Love Hemsworth are on another level. She’s the daughter of Gorr the God Butcher, and his grief over her death led him on his path of destruction. When Gorr reached Eternity, he didn’t ask to destroy the gods, but instead wished for his daughter to be brought back to life. Eternity granted his wish, giving Love incredible cosmic powers. We haven’t seen the full extent of those powers yet, but after being adopted by Thor in Thor: Love and Thunder, Love is sure to return.

1) Franklin Richards (Reed Richards’ Mister Fantastic & Sue Storm’s Invisible Woman)

Currently, we haven’t seen the full extent of Love’s abilities, but one MCU character is already more powerful. The recent film The Fantastic Four: First Steps introduced Franklin Richards, the son of Reed and Sue Richards. In the Marvel comics, Franklin is a mutant who can create universes and change reality, but in the MCU, he possesses the Power Cosmic – the same source of power that gave Galactus his immortality and the Silver Surfer her abilities. Franklin has already demonstrated impressive powers, even bringing his mother back to life. Marvel Studios has only hinted at Franklin Richards’ full potential, and fans are eager to see how his powers develop in future MCU films.

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2025-12-18 19:16