10 Best Character Arcs In The MCU (So Far)

8. Rocket

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Much like Yondu, Rocket Raccoon (voiced by Bradley Cooper) is nothing like the little mercenary fans once knew. When he arrived in Guardians of the Galaxy, he was loud, arrogant, brash, violent and joyful in the face of confrontation and getting paid for his misdeeds. Though many of these traits haven't strayed too far, he's no longer concerned with the material things the universe offers him.

With the Snap, Rocket was the only surviving Guardian left, and he integrated himself with the Avengers during the five years time skip to become one of the universe's most prominent protectors.

Instrumental in getting everyone back to fight Thanos, Rocket was nothing short of a superhero. He fought tirelessly to get his family back, and though he has remained the same obnoxious, in-your-face raccoon he always was, he's now just as selfless and caring as his fellow heroes.

The best part about all this? His story isn't done, and director James Gunn has promised big things for everyone's favourite furry experiment, stating that Rocket's journey thus far "sets up what I've been planning all along."

Bring it on, Gunn. Bring it on.

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