Avengers 4: Predicting The Fate Of Every Avenger

12. Hawkeye

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Current Status: Unknown. Presumably non-dusted

His Avengers 4 Fate: Little is known about Clint Barton's post-Infinity War status, and nobody really has any idea what role he'll play in Avengers 4. It's not like Infinity War set him up for anything, and he's hardly been a major player in the MCU up to this point. So what's his deal?

It seems almost a given that some or all of Hawkeye's family will have been dusted, which would remove the need to incorporate them into Avengers 4's plot, freeing up some time in the process. And, like Scarlet Witch, the loss of his loved ones could pave the way for a more merciless, ruthless version of Hawkeye, as he sets out to try and figure out how to bring them back.

Set photos have apparently confirmed that Hawkeye will be rebranding himself as Ronin in Avengers 4, a name which is linked to the Japanese term for a lone wolf, or someone without a master. This makes one thing clear: Barton won't be much of a team player in Avengers 4, and this will cause friction between him and the other Avengers.

Also expect Hawkeye to survive the movie (completely overhauling his personality and look opens up many more story paths for sequels to take; killing him now would be a waste), gaining a much bigger role in the Avengers squad.

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