Marvel Studios’ Captain America: Brave New World hit theaters this past Friday, marking the 35th Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film. In anticipation of this highly awaited release, D23 featured an interview with Anthony Mackie, who reflected on his character’s transformation from Airman to Falcon to Captain America. Mackie describes this chapter as his most fulfilling role yet.
But he’s not the only MCU star with a strong connection to their work. Over the years, D23 has asked several actors about their favorite Marvel films. While their answers offer fascinating insights, we at Sam’s Disney Diary wanted to go even further. We dug deeper to uncover additional MCU actors’ top picks—some expected, some surprising!
MCU Stars and Their Favorite Marvel Movies
From D23’s Exclusive Interviews:
Iman Vellani (Ms. Marvel) – Iron Man is her all-time favorite. She also loves Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Avengers: Endgame, and Thor: Ragnarok
CU Stars Share Their Favorite Marvel Movies – A Look Beyond D23’s List
Paul Rudd (Ant-Man) – Thor: Ragnarok and Captain America: The Winter Soldier stand out to him.
Natalie Portman (Mighty Thor) – Thor: Ragnarok is her top choice for its humor and energy.
Simu Liu (Shang-Chi) – Loves Black Panther, Captain America: Civil War, Thor: Ragnarok, and Avengers: Endgame.
Shira Haas (Ruth Bat-Seraph) – Captain America: The Winter Soldier is her favorite, followed by Avengers: Endgame.
Xochitl Gomez (America Chavez) – While not a superhero, she admires MJ in the Spider-Man movies, played by Zendaya.
More MCU Stars We Discovered:
- Tom Hiddleston (Loki) – Thor: Ragnarok remains his favorite for its humor and creativity.
- Brie Larson (Captain Marvel) – Black Panther is her top pick, calling it a cinematic masterpiece.
- Sebastian Stan (Bucky Barnes) – Captain America: The Winter Soldier is his favorite for its grounded, thriller-style storytelling.
- Chris Hemsworth (Thor) – Thor: Ragnarok was a turning point for his character and one of his most enjoyable projects.
- Elizabeth Olsen (Scarlet Witch) – Avengers: Infinity War stands out for its emotional weight, along with WandaVision for its unique storytelling.
- Mark Ruffalo (Hulk) – Loves Thor: Ragnarok for its humor and Avengers: Endgame for its satisfying conclusion.
- Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow) – Iron Man is nostalgic for her, while Avengers: Endgame wrapped up Natasha’s story powerfully.
- Taika Waititi (Director/Actor, Korg) – Guardians of the Galaxy inspired his approach to Thor: Ragnarok with its humor and bold storytelling.
Discover More Marvel Favorites
With the MCU expanding into its next phase, these actors’ insights reveal what makes these films so special—not just to fans but to those who bring these characters to life. Whether it’s the emotional weight of Endgame, the comedic brilliance of Ragnarok, or the revolutionary impact of Black Panther, these picks show the range and depth of Marvel storytelling. What do you think of the MCU Stars Favorite Movies, let us know in the comments.
