From New York to the Snap — Reliving the Greatest Scenes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Aabis Ali
4 min readMar 20, 2023

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has become one of the most successful and popular movie franchises in history, producing over 20 films to date. Each film has its own unique moments, but there are some scenes that stand out above the rest. In this article, we will explore the best scenes within the MCU.

The Battle of New York — The Avengers (2012)

The Avengers (2012)

The climax of the first Avengers film sees the team battling against Loki and his Chitauri army in the heart of New York City. This scene is a visual spectacle, with the Avengers teaming up to take down the aliens and save the city. The scene includes iconic moments like Iron Man’s “We have a Hulk” line, Thor’s lightning strikes, and Captain America’s rallying cry of “Avengers assemble!”

The Elevator Fight — Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)

Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)

In this memorable scene from Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Steve Rogers, aka Captain America, finds himself trapped in an elevator with several members of the shadowy organization, Hydra. The tension builds as the elevator descends and the group begins to attack Rogers. What follows is a thrilling fight scene that showcases Captain America’s fighting skills and resourcefulness.

The Snap — Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

The climactic moment of Avengers: Infinity War sees Thanos, the villain of the film, completing his quest to collect all the Infinity Stones and snapping his fingers, causing half of all life in the universe to disintegrate. The scene is emotionally devastating, with some of the MCU’s most beloved characters, such as Spider-Man and Black Panther, turning to dust. The scene leaves audiences in shock and sets up the dramatic conclusion in Avengers: Endgame.

I Am Iron Man — Iron Man (2008)

Iron Man (2008)

The final scene of the first Iron Man film is one of the most iconic in the entire MCU. After revealing his secret identity as Iron Man to the world, Tony Stark delivers the memorable line, “I am Iron Man.” The scene sets up the rest of the franchise and establishes Stark as a charismatic and confident hero.

The Snap Reversed — Avengers: Endgame (2019)

Avengers: Endgame (2019)

The climax of Avengers: Endgame sees the surviving Avengers teaming up to reverse the effects of Thanos’ snap and bring back the characters who had been turned to dust. The scene is a culmination of the entire MCU and features several memorable moments, including Captain America lifting Thor’s hammer, Iron Man’s sacrifice, and the return of characters like Spider-Man and Black Panther.

The Train Fight — Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)

Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse (2018)

While not technically part of the MCU, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse deserves a mention for its standout action scenes. The train fight in particular is a thrilling sequence that sees multiple versions of Spider-Man fighting against the villainous Kingpin on a speeding train. The scene is a showcase of the film’s unique animation style and the different abilities of the various Spider-People.

The MCU has produced countless memorable scenes over the years, but these six stand out as some of the best. Each scene is a testament to the MCU’s ability to blend action, drama, and humor in a way that captures the hearts of audiences around the world.

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Aabis Ali
Aabis Ali

Written by Aabis Ali

Pop Culture and Technology Enthusiast/ Journalist

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