The "New Avengers" refers to different teams in Marvel Comics and the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), with evolving rosters over time.
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)
The New Avengers team introduced around 2025 consists of:
- Bucky Barnes (Winter Soldier)
- Yelena Belova (ex-Black Widow)
- Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen's character)
- John Walker (U.S. Agent)
- Red Guardian (Alexei Shostakov)
- Bob Reynolds (The Sentry)
- Taskmaster (also associated with this group)
This team is described as an unconventional group of antiheroes, some of whom appeared in the Thunderbolts movie, which ties into their formation as the New Avengers
In Marvel Comics
The New Avengers have had multiple incarnations since their debut in 2005:
- The original New Avengers included core heroes like Captain America (Bucky Barnes), Luke Cage, Ronin, Mockingbird, Ms. Marvel, Spider-Man, Spider-Woman, and Wolverine
- Later versions included a team formed by A.I.M. (Advanced Idea Mechanics) rebranded as Avengers Idea Mechanics, with members like Sunspot (leader), Songbird, Wiccan, Hulkling, Squirrel Girl, Power Man, White Tiger, and Hawkeye
- Another iteration was an unofficial group of unregistered heroes operating from Doctor Strange's Sanctum Sanctorum, including Clint Barton (Ronin)
- The New Avengers have played roles in major storylines like "Secret Invasion" and "Dark Reign," with shifting team members and allegiances
Summary
- The MCU New Avengers are a new antihero team led by Bucky Barnes, including Yelena Belova, Ghost, John Walker, Red Guardian, and The Sentry
- In comics, the New Avengers have had various lineups featuring classic and newer heroes, often linked to major Marvel events and story arcs
