13 Best Character Introductions In MCU Movies

7. The Winter Soldier (Captain America: The Winter Soldier)

Captain America The Winter Soldier
Marvel Studios

After Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) was presumed dead in the climax of the first Captain America movie, he resurfaced of course as brainwashed assassin the Winter Soldier.

The character makes his stunning MCU debut as Nick Fury attempts to flee a seemingly never-ending gang of assassins on the streets of Washington, with the Winter Soldier firing a magnetic mine underneath Fury's car, exploding it and critically wounding Fury.

Fury manages to escape, but it was nevertheless one hell of an impactful first showing for the character, conveying his incredible danger while keeping the Bucky twist firmly under wraps for more casual fans.

Considering how flat most of the MCU villain intros are, this is a rare one that's truly memorable.

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