- 6/20/2025
From magical mentors to loyal friends, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is filled with incredible supporting characters who deserve their moment in the spotlight. Join us as we celebrate the heroes who may not always get top billing, but definitely steal the show whenever they appear on screen!
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00:00Before it was torn apart, S.H.I.E.L.D. was a lot of moving parts.
00:04Guys like you were the heart.
00:07Now, you'll be the head.
00:11Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the supporting characters across the Marvel Cinematic Universe who won our hearts.
00:20Keep in mind, we will be including characters who would go on to have much greater presences in the MCU later on, so long as they started on the sidelines.
00:27Also, be on the lookout for spoilers ahead.
00:30That fancy raspberry filling represents a company's red, and we're days away from going out of business.
00:34Out of business.
00:35Days away?
00:36Damn, truth, Sam.
00:39Number 10, The Ancient One.
00:41What just happened?
00:42For a moment, you entered the astral dimension.
00:45What?
00:46A place where the soul exists apart from the body.
00:49Why are you doing this to me?
00:51To show you just how much you don't know.
00:53Before Doctor Strange entered the picture, this master of magic stood tall as the Sorcerer Supreme, defending reality from the threats of the Dark Dimension and beyond.
01:01Measure your next words very carefully, Doctor.
01:04Because you might not like them.
01:06Because you may not know of what you speak.
01:09While only having a few appearances outside of her debut flick, The Ancient One made a killer impression, not only due to the immensity of her sorcery, but her compassion as a mentor figure.
01:18She opened Stephen Strange's eyes to the truth of the universe, helped usher in his role as the Sorcerer Supreme, and despite being alive for centuries, has a tenderness and whimsy to her that made her wholly endearing.
01:28Yeah, I'm looking for Doctor Strange.
01:32You're about five years too early.
01:35Stephen Strange is currently performing surgery about 20 blocks that way.
01:41What do you want from him?
01:42Number nine.
01:43May Parker.
01:44Peter Parker's beloved Aunt May has been a constant in the wall crawler's life, from comics to television and, of course, his cinematic outings.
01:51Sending them home?
01:53That's the best thing that we can do for them.
01:54For them?
01:56Or for yourself?
01:58Look around you.
02:02This is what we do.
02:03We help people.
02:04This latest iteration, despite being younger and apparently one of the most sought-after single ladies and queens, constantly proved herself as Peter's anchor, instilling in him the morals and courage needed to make the right decisions.
02:15The best example of this can be seen in No Way Home, where, contrary to tradition, she recites the famous with great power speech as opposed to Uncle Ben.
02:23You have a gift.
02:25You have power.
02:27And with great power, there must also come great responsibility.
02:32It's no surprise that her death hit all of us so hard.
02:36In many ways, she's the one responsible for helping Peter become the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man we all know and love.
02:41The kind who knows the full weight of both tragedy and responsibility.
02:45Nothing can happen.
02:46Shh.
02:47You're okay.
02:48You're okay.
02:48Number 8, Phil Coulson.
02:50From serving as the MCU's introduction to S.H.I.E.L.D. to leading his own squad, Coulson was perhaps one of the earliest examples of a side character who earned the intrigue and appreciation of fans.
02:59After being stabbed by Loki in the first Avengers movie, you'd think it would be the end of Coulson's career in the MCU.
03:05Eyes on me.
03:07Oh, I'm clocked out here.
03:09Not an option.
03:10That is, until Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. came along, where Coulson was revealed to be alive and well.
03:15Agent Coulson was killed in action before the Battle of New York.
03:18Got the full report.
03:21Welcome to Level 7.
03:22While the series may have been a tad divisive, Coulson remained a captivating lead as he took on threats from the wider Marvel canon with a gentlemanly swag.
03:31It was a break glass in case of emergency situation.
03:33Yes, but that emergency was supposed to be the fall of an Avenger.
03:37Exactly.
03:38Number 7, Happy Hogan.
03:40Everyone deserves someone like Happy in their life.
03:43Sunday night's PBS, Downton Abbey.
03:48That's a show he thinks it's elegant.
03:49Acting as a confidant to Tony Stark and a friend to Peter Parker, Happy Hogan has been a source of comfort and comedy throughout several MCU flicks.
03:57I'm going to get you all the cheeseburgers you want.
03:59While having no real powers aside from a mean right hook, some mad driving skills, and serving as a brief love interest to May Parker, Happy always came through, even in the toughest times.
04:09He even managed to give Deadpool, of all people, some amazing life lessons.
04:13You just said moments ago that you wanted to be an Avenger because you need it.
04:18Yes, sir, I do.
04:21But the Avengers don't do the job because they need it.
04:23They do the job because people need them.
04:26Do you see the distinction?
04:28Number 6, Korg.
04:29My name is Korg. I'm kind of like the leader in here.
04:32I'm made of rocks, as you can see, but don't let that intimidate you.
04:35You don't need to be afraid unless you're made of scissors.
04:38Just a little rock paper scissor joke for you.
04:41There's plenty to love about Thor Ragnarok, though one of its greatest strengths can be found in this now-iconic rock monster.
04:47Brought to life by director Taika Waititi, Korg is the perfect blend of absurdism, rock puns, and tremendous heart.
04:54Piss off, ghost!
04:58He's freaking gone.
04:59When he's not stealing scenes and letting off zingers, he's right on the front line helping Thor take on threats from beyond the galaxy's realm or the depths of the underworld.
05:07I'm looking for Korg.
05:09Who's asking?
05:10I know you're asking.
05:11Is there anyone else asking, or is it just you?
05:13Apparently, all you need to become a cultural icon is to make a few rock paper scissor jokes, have an eternally sunny disposition, and a gentle New Zealand accent.
05:22Who would have guessed?
05:24Number 5.
05:24M'Baku
05:25Aside from having vast quantities of vibranium and one of the MCU's richest cultures, Wakanda proved time and time again to be the home of some of its most compelling characters.
05:33Your Highness, the new king is a...
05:36Yes, uh, the new king...
05:38M'Baku among them.
05:41Originally antagonistic to T'Challa, the leader of the Jabari tribe soon proved himself to be one of the throne's most stalwart allies.
05:48You cannot talk!
05:50One more word, and I will feed you to my children.
05:58I'm kidding, we have vegetarians.
06:01Oh, rest assured, he'll still rip you apart if you cross him.
06:03But his loyalty to Wakanda, and especially to T'Challa, is unquestionable.
06:07Doesn't matter if he's facing armies from space or the sea.
06:10M'Baku's not going down without a fight, especially when he unleashes that chant of his.
06:21Number 4.
06:22Luis
06:22Thanks for picking me up, brother.
06:24Oh, you know, you think I'm gonna miss my celly getting out?
06:26The MCU is home to a lot of comedic sidekicks, but all pale in comparison to Luis.
06:31Despite a somewhat shady past that landed him in prison, Luis is a stand-up guy willing to do whatever it takes to help his buddy Scott out, even if it involves breaking the law again.
06:40Of course, Luis's most defining trait, the one that never fails to make us laugh, are his monologues.
06:45And here comes the good part.
06:47Carlos says, yo, man, this guy's got a big-ass safe just sitting in the basement, just chilling.
06:53Of course, Ernesto comes to me because he knows I got mad demons killed.
06:55Rapid fire, prone to tangents, and always accompanied by slick background music, these recaps knock us down every time, turning exposition into entertainment.
07:04Ask anyone, and they'll tell you half the reason Ant-Man 3 failed was due to a severe lack of Luis.
07:09Because when I first met Scottie, he was in a bad place.
07:12And I'm not talking about Cell Black D. His wife had just filed for divorce, and I was like, damn, homie, she dumped me when you're on lockup.
07:17And he was like, yeah, I know, I thought I was gonna be with her forever, but now I'm all alone.
07:20And I was like, damn, homie, you know what, you gotta chin up, because you'll find a new partner.
07:23But you know what, I'm Luis, and he says, you know what, I'm Scottie, and we're gonna be best friends.
07:26Okay, hold on, hold on.
07:27Number three, Okoye.
07:29When you said we were going to open Wakanda to the rest of the world, this is not what I imagined.
07:34And what did you imagine?
07:36The Olympics.
07:37There are Wakandan warriors, and then there's Okoye.
07:40As the leader of the Dora Milaje, Okoye is a general of fierce renown, acting as both a bodyguard to the royal family as well as a trusted friend to T'Challa.
07:48Disciplined, decisive, and deadly, you put a spear in her hands, and there are few who can stand against her.
07:53You are not fit to be a king.
07:56What might be most impressive about her character, however, is just how much respect she commands.
08:01Even when surrounded by Avengers, her world carries weight.
08:04To the extent that in times where the throne happens to be empty, you can count on Okoye to ensure Wakanda's safety.
08:10Take another step closer, and I'll kill you all.
08:14Number two, Wong.
08:16And you are?
08:17Wong.
08:18Wong.
08:18Just Wong?
08:21Doctor Strange isn't the only adept sorcerer teleporting around the MCU.
08:25You've also got Wong, a skilled spellcaster whose knowledge was instrumental in molding Strange from a mere student into a master.
08:32My name is Wong.
08:35Yeah, I know, sir.
08:36I'm a huge fan.
08:37Do you have the rings?
08:38There's so much to love about Wong, it's borderline ridiculous.
08:42He spits wisdom like few can, he can more than hold his own in the fight, is often the voice of reason in the room, and he's also low-key hilarious.
08:50Every time he struts onto the scene via a magical gateway, chances are there's danger afoot, but at least you know you're in for a great time.
08:57Wongers just doesn't miss.
08:59Is that everyone?
09:00Would you want it more?
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09:18Number one, Peggy Carter.
09:20Few MCU characters have as much fanfare as Agent Carter, and with good reason.
09:25Gentlemen, I'm Agent Carter.
09:26I supervise all operations for this division.
09:29Peggy is a beast.
09:30Her romance with Steve Rogers is one of the purest you'll ever see in a superhero movie, but she's also far from a damsel in distress.
09:37Throughout her solo series, she demonstrated immense skill in both combat and espionage, all before going on to assist in the creation of S.H.I.E.L.D.
09:44These men you call your colleagues, they don't respect you.
09:46They don't even see you.
09:48Do you honestly expect they'll change their minds?
09:51I expect I will make them.
09:52With a resume like that, she'd be guaranteed a place on this list regardless.
09:55But then we saw her take on the mantle of Captain Carter during the events of What If, where she cemented herself as one of the MCU's all-time greats.
10:03Which MCU character do you think doesn't get enough love?
10:12Let us know in the comments down below.
10:13Thank you for the coffee, man.
10:15It's not too often that you rob a place and they get welcome back.
10:19Because we just robbed you.
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