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Marvel Studios has showcased many father and child relationships in the history of theMarvel Cinematic Universe , but some of these fathers have been much regretful than others . Marvel Studios has present dozens of characters from Marvel Comics into the MCU since the franchise kicked off with 2008’sIron Man , and one of the joyfulness of the MCU is that these theatrical role have very human quality . One aspect of this involves research these character ' family histories , fleshing them out into normal figure that could practicably exist in the real world . However , not all of these familial relationship have been positive .
In the 16 - twelvemonth history of the MCU , Marvel Studios has put the family relationship between many fathers and their children on presentation . All too often , however , these fathers are inadequate , and sometimes even villainous , being introduced as the antithesis of their more - epic children . While some , such as Hank Pym and Howard Stark , are but guilty of neglect , others , including the likes of Xu Wenwu , Ego , and the Mad Titan , Thanos , have abused these hereditary link to enact their nefarious plans . This has often made theMCU ’s most knock-down characterseven strong , as many don have learn their kid what to avert .
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10Hank Pym
Hank Pym Neglected Hope Van Dyne After Her Mother’s Disappearance
In the marvellous dodging of things , Michael Douglas ' Hank Pym is far from the worst father in the MCU , but he certainly does n’t have the best path book when raising his girl , Hope van Dyne . AfterJanet Van Dyne became trapped in the Quantum Realmin 1987,Hank Pym distanced himself from his girl , as he engrossed himself in his enquiry , seek to find oneself a way to save Janet from the Quantum Realm . This go forward into Hope ’s adulthood , and this worsened when Hank chose Scott Lang to become Ant - Man instead of Hope .
Hank Pym Became A Better Father Over Time
Despite their strained human relationship , Hank Pym and Hope van Dyne began to rebuild their connection when Scott Lang appeared in 2015’sAnt - Man . Hank finally disclose the true statement about Janet ’s disappearing to Hope , and the pair have since become closer , peculiarly after Janet ’s triumphant return . Hank has redeem himself as a in force father , and surrogate grandfather to Cassie Lang .
9Howard Stark
Howard Stark Never Knew How To Show His Affection For Tony
Howard Stark has been a polar force in the development of Tony Stark into Iron Man , and informed many aspects of his storyline throughout his MCU calling . Portrayed most regularly by John Slattery , Dominic Cooper playedHoward Stark in 2011’sCaptain America : The First Avenger , and was show up to be close-fitting to Steve Rogers than to his own son . Howard struggled to show heart for his boy , and was pour down before the yoke could reconnect .
Howard Stark in the first place appeared in a impression inIron Man , portrayed by Gerard Sanders .
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8Yondu
Yondu Trained Peter Quill To Be A Ravager & Almost Killed Him Several Times
Michael Rooker ’s Yonduwasn’t actually anyone ’s father , but he did become a sire figure to Peter Quill after abducting him from Earth in 1988 . However , while Yondu may have preserve Quill from falling into his more - villainous father ’s clutches , his own raising of Quill was n’t much better . Yondu rail Quill to be a Ravager , no life for a child , and even threatened to bolt down him repeatedly over the year , particularly during the events of 2014’sGuardians of the Galaxy .
Yondu’s Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2 Story Redeemed Him As A Father Figure
Yondu ’s lift of Peter Quill was certainly questionable , but the events of 2017’sGuardians of the Galaxy Vol . 2marked a massive repurchase for the blue - skinned Ravager . After briefly conjoin the Guardians of the Galaxy to take on theCelestial Ego , Peter Quill ’s biologic father , Yondu sacrifice his own living to save his foster son . claim himself to be Peter Quill ’s real"daddy,“this marked one of the MCU ’s most emotional moment .
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7General Dreykov
Dreykov Transformed His Daughter Into The Red Room’s Top Soldier
While Yondu trained Peter Quill to be a Ravager out of honey for his foster boy , General Dreykov turned his daughter into a soldier simply to express his control . Ray Winstone’sDreykov was the leader of the Red Room who snatch and raised new girls to be Black Widow assassins , but his girl , Antonia , got peculiar treatment after almost being killed by Natasha Romanoff . Antonia ’s injuries prompted Dreykov to metamorphose her into Taskmaster , stripping her of her personality , and making her just another cat’s-paw in his plan .
General Dreykov’s Daughter Will Have A Bright Future In The MCU
Thankfully , Natasha Romanoff and Yelena Belova ’s legal action during 2021’sBlack Widowled to General Dreykov ’s death and Antonia Dreykov being freed from her Father-God ’s command . As the Red Room ’s top fatal Widow soldier , however , Antonia Dreykov may have a bright future in the MCU . Antonia is returning as Taskmaster inMarvel Studios’Thunderbolts , which could be the start of a lengthy redemption bow .
6Bill Fisk
Wilson Fisk’s Father Abused Him & His Mother
Marvel Television’sDaredevilseason 1 , installment 8 , " Shadows in the Glass , " detailed the backstory ofVincent D’Onofrio ’s Wilson Fisk , introducing his father , Bill Fisk , to the MCU . Domenick Lombardozzi ’s Bill Fisk was introduced as a political prospect for the Third District Council in New York City back in the 1970s , but was also demonstrate to be an abusive husband to Marlene and father to Wilson . Bill Fisk ’s abuse prompt Wilson Fisk to murder him with the now - infamous hammer , beginning Fisk ’s descent into the vicious world .
Bill Fisk Has Recently Become Important In The MCU Again
In conjunction with the premier ofEchoin 2024 , Marvel Studios mix theDefenders Sagainto the MCU ’s timeline . TheDefenders Saga’scanon position was later confirmedby Marvel Studios ' Brad Winderbaum , meaning Wilson Fisk ’s tumultuous relationship with his father is canon . Echofeatured the hammer ’s return , and a glimpse at Fisk ’s childhood , proving that this human relationship will still be important in the MCU ’s future .
Although portray by Domenick Lombardozzi inDaredevil , Bill Fisk was voiced by Richie Palmer , Sr . in Marvel Studios’Echo .
5Odin
Odin Used All Of His Children Differently
Anthony Hopkins ' Odin was always under a hatful of pressure , as he raise three child while also run as the King of Asgard and the protector of the Nine Realms . This massive obligation unfortunately meant that his kid , Hela , Thor and Loki , were often disregard , though sometimes toy with by their father . Odin raised Hela to be a sanguinary warrior , groomed Thor to take over the Asgardian throne , and derogate Loki after stealing him from his existent family , the Frost Giant King Laufey , and these actions were always on a universal scale .
Odin Did Have Some Good Qualities As A Father
Despite being steadfast and often dusty towards his children , Odin did have a pump when it come to his kids . This was evident in 2017’sThor : Ragnarok , in the moments beforeOdin ’s sudden death . Odin showed respect for both Thor and Loki , though he could do nothing to help them in the struggle against his villainous daughter , Hela .
4General Thaddeus Ross
General Ross Hunted Down His Daughter’s Partner
General Thaddeus " Thunderbolt " Ross has proven time and again that he is one of the worst fathers in the MCU . Previously portrayed by the recent William Hurt , Ross debuted in 2008’sThe Incredible Hulkas the Church Father ofBetty Ross , Bruce Banner ’s partnerprior to his failed experiment and transformation into the Hulk . Ross became obsessed with hunting down Banner , against his daughter ’s wishes , and even put her life at danger in an effort to prevail the power of the Hulk . Since then , Ross has n’t once mentioned his girl , indicate they are still alienated .
Thaddeus Ross' Relationship With Betty Ross Will Be Explored Further In Phase 5
This may deepen inMarvel Studios’Captain America : Brave New World . Liv Tyler is take back as Betty Ross for the first time sinceThe unbelievable Hulk , and Harrison Ford will play her father , United States ' President Ross . A Modern moral force between beginner and daughter will be put on display , though it could be just as volatile .
It ’s been reported that Liv Tyler is riposte as Betty Ross , making it over a decennium since the character ’s last visual aspect in the primary MCU .
3Xu Wenwu
Xu Wenwu Trained His Children To Be Cold-Blooded Killers
Introduced in 2021’sShang - Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings , Tony Leung ’s Xu Wenwu was revealed to be theMCU ’s real " Mandarin " , and the father of Shang - Chi and Xu Xialing . After meeting Ta Lo house physician Ying Li , Wenwu give up the powerful Ten Rings , giving up his immortality and influence to raise a family . However , after Ying Li ’s death , Wenwu domesticize the Ten Rings , and trained his own baby to be cold - full-blooded sea wolf , even forcing his boy to bump off someone responsible for Ying Li ’s dying .
Xu Wenwu Influenced His Children In Different Ways
Xu Wenwu failed both his youngster in dissimilar ways , as he hale Shang - Chi to become a sea wolf , but ignored the talent of Xu Xialing . This forge Shang - Chi into a powerful yet positively charged force-out in the MCU , though Xialing go her own path and organise her own radical . Xialing even took over the Ten Rings , adjust her up as a herculean scoundrel in the MCU ’s future .
2Ego
Ego Wanted The Entire Universe To Be Remade In His Image
While Yondu was a questionable father figure for Chris Pratt ’s Peter Quill , he was the lesser of two evil . Guardians of the Galaxy Vol . 2introduced Star - Lord ’s biologic father , Kurt Russell ’s Ego , who was revealed to be aCelestial in the MCU . While ab initio a friendly front , Ego later revealed his program to overspread himself across the population . Ego jeopardize the intact universe , and want to use his Logos as a stamp battery to big businessman this expansion , see Quill as nothing more than something he could use .
Peter Quill Is Unique Among Ego’s Children
DuringGuardians of the Galaxy Vol . 2 , Gamora and Nebula discover thatEgo had fathered many shaver . Each had been tested to be used for his expansion outline , and , when they fail , had been killed by the Celestial . Peter Quill was the only one that could harness his Celestial ability , but , had he not been able-bodied to , Ego surely would have killed him , too .
1Thanos
Thanos Put All His Children Through Years Of Abuse
By far the worst begetter in the MCU is the unbalanced Titan , Thanos , who adopted many small fry simply to advance his conquest . Josh Brolin ’s Thanosraised at least six children , adopt from planets that he ’d devastate , including Gamora , Nebula , and the Black Order . Thanos tortured his youngster for decennary in an effort to forge them into ferocious warrior , even exchange piece of their consistency to make them stronger , and threatened all of their lives during his pursuit for the Infinity Stones .
Thanos was show to have six baby in the MCU : Gamora , Nebula , Proxima Midnight , Corvus Glaive , Ebony Maw and Cull Obsidian .
Thanos' Children Are Better Off Without Him
Thanos was finally killed inAvengers : Endgame , freeing his surviving youngster , Gamora and Nebula . The version of Gamora presently in theMarvel Cinematic Universehas found a raw and loving crime syndicate with the Ravagers , while Nebula has to the full adopt her function with the Guardians of the Galaxy . Their experiences with Thanos will never leave them , but they have the luck to build good lives without the Mad Titan ’s influence .
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