Will the Heroes Who Died in Infinity War Reappear?

After the events of Avengers: Infinity War, the fate of the heroes who perished remains a subject of intense speculation within the MCU community. Many are eager to know whether these beloved characters will return, and if so, how they might reappear in the Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

Continuity and Alternate Appearances

Some believe that these heroes will not return in a way that significantly impacts the forward-moving continuity. However, there are alternate ways in which some of the died heroes might reappear. For instance, Natasha Romanoff (aka Black Widow) is set to have her own movie, described as a midquel, which does not follow the strict definitions of a sequel or prequel. Additionally, it is rumored that Tony Stark (Iron Man) will make a cameo appearance in the Black Widow film. Vision, the AI being, will have a presence in the WandaVision series, and the actor who portrayed Old Steve Rogers (Captain America) may appear in the upcoming Falcon and Winter Soldier show. Nonetheless, it is unlikely that any of these appearances will bring the characters back through their previous means of death.

The Potential Return of Spider-Man

Among the Spider-Man fans, there is a strong consensus that the character will return. His current series of movies and potential inclusion in future Avengers films make it almost inevitable. The Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer hinted that something significant may be in store for the character's return. Some speculate that the plot may be directly inspired by the “Iron Man” song by Black Sabbath, where Tony Stark is “turned to steel in the great magnetic field” and can only be undone by someone else when they secure the Gauntlet.

Theories about Resurrection and Key Characters

One popular theory is that all the heroes killed by Thanos will be resurrected using the same method that killed them. This approach ensures that the MCU can move forward without the population of Earth being decimated. However, this resurrection comes with a caveat. One or more of the alive Avengers might need to die to facilitate the resurrection process.

Resurrection of Specific Heroes

Of the heroes killed by Thanos, several specific characters have drawn particular attention:

Gamora: There is speculation that she might return in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 but it is unlikely. Given that she is inside the Soul Stone, retrieving her could be the plot for another Guardians film, leading into Adam Warlock and the Sovereign. Loki: His fate remains unclear. The statement "No resurrections this time" from Thanos may indicate that Marvel does not intend to resurrect him, opening the door for a new Thor/New Asgard storyline and positioning Loki as a perfect addition to it. Heimdall: The character is likely not to return, and Idris Elba's confirmation in interviews suggests this definitively. Vision: He could potentially be resurrected by Shuri, but would require the Mind Stone to be whole.

While these theories about the resurrection of specific heroes are compelling, they also raise questions about the implications for the Avengers as a team and the broader narrative of the MCU.