After Avengers: Endgame , the original Avengers largely went their separate ways, leading to a period where the team was effectively disbanded and Earth lacked a unified superhero group. Key developments include:
- Steve Rogers (Captain America) retired after returning the Infinity Stones to their proper timelines and passed on his mantle to Sam Wilson
- Tony Stark (Iron Man) died during the final battle in Endgame after using the Infinity Gauntlet to defeat Thanos
- Thor left Earth and has been traveling the cosmos, not actively participating in Earth-bound events
- Bruce Banner (Smart Hulk) continued his work but has not reassembled the Avengers
- Clint Barton (Hawkeye) retired and has stayed out of the superhero spotlight
- Other heroes like Sam Wilson (new Captain America) , Spider-Man , Ant-Man , Captain Marvel , and members of the Guardians of the Galaxy have been active individually or in smaller groups dealing with their own challenges
The absence of a clear leader after Steve Rogers and Tony Stark has left a leadership vacuum, making it difficult for the Avengers to reform
. Sam Wilson has expressed reluctance about reassembling the team, despite calls from figures like President Thaddeus Ross
. Meanwhile, major threats and events such as the Skrull rebellion (Secret Invasion) and cosmic threats in The Marvels have occurred without the Avengers' direct involvement, highlighting their disbanded state
. The Marvel Cinematic Universe is now focusing on new heroes and the multiverse saga, with upcoming projects hinting at a potential new Avengers lineup in the future
. In summary, after Endgame , the Avengers disbanded due to losses, retirements, and leadership gaps, with surviving members pursuing separate paths, while the MCU narrative shifts toward new heroes and multiversal threats.
