‘MCU’ Stars: Where Are They Now?

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The Marvel Cinematic Universe launched a generation of A-list careers, and many of its stars have stayed busy with awards runs, new franchises, and prestige TV. Here’s a friendly catch-up on where the biggest names from the saga have been lately and what they’ve been doing outside their superhero suits.

Robert Downey Jr.

Downey won major awards for his turn in ‘Oppenheimer’ and followed it with the limited series ‘The Sympathizer’. He also returned to the stage with the Broadway play ‘McNeal’. Beyond acting, he has continued producing film and TV projects through his company.

Chris Evans

Evans headlined the Apple Original rom-com ‘Ghosted’ and the Netflix drama ‘Pain Hustlers’. He previously led the action thriller ‘The Gray Man’ and voiced Buzz in ‘Lightyear’. He has been selective with roles while developing producing work behind the scenes.

Scarlett Johansson

Johansson starred in ‘Asteroid City’ and led ‘Fly Me to the Moon’. She also reprised voice roles and continued producing features through her banner. Away from acting she has pursued stage and entrepreneurial projects.

Chris Hemsworth

Hemsworth returned as Tyler Rake in ‘Extraction 2’ and played the warlord Dementus in ‘Furiosa’. He voiced a young Optimus in ‘Transformers One’. On TV he explored science and longevity in ‘Limitless With Chris Hemsworth’.

Mark Ruffalo

Ruffalo earned acclaim for ‘Poor Things’ and appeared in the series ‘All the Light We Cannot See’. He returned to thought-provoking limited television with new crime drama work. He continues advocacy and independent film producing alongside studio projects.

Jeremy Renner

Renner resumed filming and promotion for the thriller series ‘Mayor of Kingstown’. He has balanced recovery work with on-screen duties and music projects. His production company remains active in developing additional TV ideas.

Tom Hiddleston

Hiddleston closed out ‘Loki’ season two and returned to feature work with the Stephen King adaptation ‘The Life of Chuck’. He narrated nature documentaries like ‘Big Beasts’ and ‘Earthsounds’. He also kept up his theatre roots with high-profile stage performances.

Brie Larson

Larson returned as Carol Danvers in ‘The Marvels’ and headlined the period limited series ‘Lessons in Chemistry’. She appeared in the action blockbuster ‘Fast X’. She continues producing and championing women-led stories across film and television.

Samuel L. Jackson

Jackson led the Disney+ series ‘Secret Invasion’ as Nick Fury and continued voice work in animation projects. He appeared in new entries of long-running film franchises. He remains one of the busiest actors working across streaming and theatrical releases.

Elizabeth Olsen

Olsen followed ‘WandaVision’ with the true-crime limited series ‘Love and Death’. She continued to develop prestige TV while staying connected to future MCU appearances. Her film slate has included independent dramas alongside studio features.

Paul Rudd

Rudd returned in ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ and maintained his run on the comedy series ‘Only Murders in the Building’. He appeared in ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’. He continues producing and starring in character-driven comedies.

Zoe Saldana

Saldana balanced ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ with streaming projects like ‘Special Ops: Lioness’. She has remained central to the ongoing ‘Avatar’ films. Her production efforts have backed stories focused on global and cross-cultural themes.

Benedict Cumberbatch

Cumberbatch returned as Doctor Strange in ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ and starred in limited series and films for streaming platforms. He continued stage and voice work, including animation and audio dramas. He remains active with his production company on scripted TV.

Tom Holland

Holland led the drama series ‘The Crowded Room’ and starred in the thriller ‘Uncharted’. He has continued stage training and selected feature projects while planning his next franchise moves. He remains closely associated with future ‘Spider-Man’ installments.

Zendaya

Zendaya headlined ‘Dune: Part Two’ and the tennis drama ‘Challengers’. She continues as a lead in ‘Euphoria’ with the next season in development. Her fashion and producer roles have expanded alongside film commitments.

Anthony Mackie

Mackie suited up in ‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ and moved into big-screen leadership with ‘Captain America: Brave New World’. He continued genre work with the series ‘Twisted Metal’. He also produces films focused on New Orleans and the Gulf South.

Sebastian Stan

Stan’s recent highlights include the thriller ‘Fresh’ and biographical roles in festival titles. He continued MCU connections through Bucky Barnes while branching into prestige limited series. He remains active on stage-to-screen adaptations.

Karen Gillan

Gillan closed the chapter on Nebula in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ and continued the action franchise ‘Gunpowder Milkshake’. She appeared in indie dramedies and voice roles in animation. She also writes and directs short-form projects.

Letitia Wright

Wright led ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ and followed with independent dramas and faith-based features. She has continued work with emerging filmmakers. Her slate includes both studio collaborations and international productions.

Simu Liu

Liu headlined ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ and appeared in ensemble hits like ‘Barbie’. He led romantic comedies and action features while returning for variety and competition TV appearances. He remains attached to future MCU adventures.

Share which star’s post-‘MCU’ career you’ve been following most closely in the comments.

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