Marvel: 17 MCU villains ranked from worst to best

Who are the best MCU villains? We rank 17 of the best MCU villains to grace the screens in the MCU.

The MCU doesn’t just have the best superheroes (sorry, DCU fans), but they also deliver when it comes to villains.

The MCU has undoubtedly established itself as a powerhouse in the realm of superhero films, captivating audiences worldwide with its rich storytelling and unforgettable characters. While it may be subjective to claim that the MCU boasts the best superheroes, it is an undeniable fact that the franchise has consistently delivered when it comes to villains.

Across the 32 films, we’ve met villains who want nothing more than perfection, balance… or chaos and destruction. Here we have 17 of said villains. Which one is the best villain?

Let’s find out!

17. Ronan (Guardians of the Galaxy)

Ronan (played by the fierce Lee Pace), is less of a fearsome antagonist and more of an intergalactic party-pooper. Ronan, the purple-faced grump, is unhappy that his people, the Kree, are trading in their warrior ways for peace treaties.

His solution? Ignite a space war over racial superiority – a promising plot point that sadly fizzles out like a faulty rocket booster. As villains go, Ronan is a bit of a wet blanket, with motivations that are about as multi-layered as a sheet of space foil. His main gig seems to be popping up like an unwelcome space goblin to interrupt the Guardians’ fun and provide punchlines. If you’re after an antagonist with depth and intrigue, you might find Ronan as disappointing as a decaf space latte.

But hey, if you’re looking for a villain who’s simply there to look really good and spark jokes and cosmic chaos, then Ronan might just be your guy!