When it comes to the nemesis of the Avengers, primal MCU villains like Josh Brolin’s Thanos or Jonathan Majors’ Kang come to mind as they have almost broken the elite superhero group in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
However, what they have done so far is far beyond weakening the defense system of Earth by the superheroes. However, an MCU villain, who is yet to have another extensive screen presence as fans demand, can truly break the core of the Avengers.
Baron Zemo— Treacherous Adversary of The Avengers
Thanos went on to the extent of wiping half the population of the entire universe which includes the Avengers but he has failed to live his goal, as the superhero group bounced back. Now, Kang is the supervillain of the Avengers. However, they are not entirely capable of breaking the Avengers as they only take the superhero group as the obstacle to their mission. Baron Zemo, however, is fuelled by revenge and vows to kill the Avengers making it his primal goal.
Zemo lost his family in the Battle of Sokovia. He blames the Avengers for the death of his parents and enraged ever since. Zemo has the cunning power of manipulation in his arsenal and uses it to divide the Avengers prompting them to destroy themself. Being a tactical mastermind with the ability to camouflage himself and speak several languages including Sokovian, German, Russian, and English makes him more lethal.
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Fans Acknowledged Baron Zemo’s Power
For fans, the best thing about Zemo is his mind games which are devoid of any exaggerated superpower. But the biggest weapon in his arsenal also makes him worthy of divide and conquer the mighty Avengers. Daniel Brühl played the role of the criminal mastermind Zemo in Captain America: Civil War and The Falcon and The Winter Soldier. Fans acknowledged the prowess of Zemo’s distinct villainous role on many occasions.
The only MCU villain to truly break the Avengers pic.twitter.com/20M2HGhZmU
— BLURAYANGEL 🦇 (@blurayangel) December 17, 2023
I’m pretty sure Thanos gave super depression including thor, Captain Marvel, hulk, who weren’t in civil war
— MichaelRobinson 🐝 (@michael_mrob13) December 18, 2023
Baron Zemo also became the most likeable villain pic.twitter.com/ssbW4CXSF0
— Barcode (@BarcodeOC) December 18, 2023
He was the first to win I think enemy wise he met his goal with flying colors
— TanyaDasBose (@oxk_archangel) December 17, 2023
🔥 and knows how to get his dance on
— LOVE (@MuchLuvnRespect) December 18, 2023
Because he was smart. His plan was never to kill any of them, he just wanted to break them up. The Sokovia Accords also made it easier for him, but he still had a master plan.
— Ronstoppable (@lvl99ron) December 17, 2023
Earlier, Thunderbolts star Wyatt Russell teased Brühl’s potential return in the upcoming MCU slate. “Daniel is not going to be it, [but] he could play a part in it,” Russell told The Playlist. However, there is no official update regarding Brühl’s return to the MCU as Zemo anytime soon.
Jake Schreier’s Harrison Ford-starrer Thunderbolts is slated for release on 25 July 2025.
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