Avengers 4: 10 Things Fans Demand

3. Shuri Assumes Leadership Of Wakanda

The Shuri of the comics is markedly different to the one of the films, but one thing that audiences may not have yet considered is that - as the next in line to the throne - she could assume control of Wakanda in T'Challa's absence.

She did as much in the comics, becoming the new Black Panther and assuming the responsibilities T'Challa had prepared for years to take on. Her leadership is successful though, and while Shuri's fate was left to be decided off camera (frustratingly), it's likely that she survived. Her role in Avengers 4 is already guaranteed, and with the character a firm fan-favourite after appearances in Black Panther and Infinity War, it wouldn't be at all surprising to see her take on an even bigger role in the follow-up.

Already confirmed to be the smartest person on Earth in the MCU, it's also likely that Shuri will have a hand in formulating a strategy to reverse Thanos' seemingly irreversible conquest. She'll have the Avengers by her side through all of it of course, but still, it's clear fans want to see more of Shuri, and more of her in a leading role.