Top 10 Saddest Deaths in Marvel Movies

Yondu Udonta (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2)

Yondu Udonta, or simply Yondu, is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he is portrayed by Michael Rooker. Yondu is a blue-skinned alien and leader of a group of space pirates known as the Ravagers.

I'd say this is the saddest death if you know the movie's situation very well. It's a father-and-son moment, with Yondu apologizing to Quill and showing deep regret for what he did. Then the orchestra perfects this scene. The best part is when Yondu pats Quill's cheek slowly and dies while Quill cries. Yondu makes the ultimate sacrifice. Very heart-shattering moment. Great job, Gunn.

This death was sad because Yondu sacrificed his life to give his adopted son, Peter Quill, more time to live. He seemed bad, but deep down all he wanted was to protect Quill.

Wolverine (Logan)

Wolverine is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, commonly associated with the X-Men. His powers and abilities include an accelerated healing factor, enhanced senses, and his signature adamantium claws and skeleton.... read more

I'd go as far as to say this is the saddest death in movie history. I remember after seeing Logan's death in the theater, I walked back to my truck and started full-on sobbing, and I'm a grown man. I had seen one of my childhood icons die a hero's death, and it served as a reminder that I was growing up.

This, in my opinion, is the saddest superhero death I've ever seen. Unlike most superhero movies, our hero stays dead - no sign of him coming back. Logan is the most beautiful movie I've ever seen and had a beautiful ending for the X-Men, Logan, and Charles Xavier. Everyone.
"There are no more guns in the valley."

Odin (Thor: Ragnarok)

Odin Borson is a fictional character from Marvel Comics, where he is portrayed as the former King of Asgard and the father of Thor and Hela. He is also the adoptive father of Loki and the husband of Frigga. Odin is known as the God of War and Wisdom in the comics.... read more

Loki (Avengers: Infinity War)

Loki Laufeyson, also known as Loki Odinson, is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is the adoptive brother and archenemy of Thor and is known as the "God of Mischief." In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the character is portrayed by Tom Hiddleston.

At first, I wasn't too emotional about Loki's death. But after watching more movies with him in it, I started to feel the loss. Loki is such a charismatic and complex character. RIP God of Mischief, you will always be my favorite Marvel character.

Loki is one of my favorite Marvel characters, so when I saw him die, I thought he was faking it again. But this time, he actually died. I cried.

Ummm, this should be number one. It makes me cry to think about, but maybe that's just because I'm a huge Loki stan. But I laughed when I saw Odin's death was listed before Loki's, like Odin was a jerk.

Pietro Maximoff / Quicksilver (Avengers: Age of Ultron)

Quicksilver is a fictional superhero appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in X-Men #4 in 1964. Quicksilver was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby and is known for his superhuman speed.

He was my favorite character along with Scarlet Witch. It made me so sad watching Wanda react and watching Pietro die. It will always be the saddest death. ):

I'm not much of a new gen person, but when I saw this death, it was too sad for me.

Professor X (Logan)

Professor Charles Francis Xavier is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics and is the founder and leader of the X-Men.

He is a powerful telepath and a leading advocate for peaceful coexistence between humans and mutants. Professor X was created by writer... read more

The same as Wolverine, he was a character long remembered throughout the films, and most of us knew his time had to come. But the way Marvel did it was very sad.

Gwen Stacy (The Amazing Spider-Man 2)

Gwendolyne Maxine "Gwen" Stacy is a fictional character who appears in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, usually as a supporting character in those featuring Spider-Man. She first appeared in "The Amazing Spider-Man" #31 in 1965. Gwen is known for being one of Peter Parker's first major... read more

I couldn't stop crying when Gwen died, and when I saw Peter try to release the web, it was too late because her skull cracked on the ground.

I'm just imagining Spider-Gwen's reaction when seeing herself die.

Peter Parker / Spider-Man (Avengers: Infinity War)

This was the saddest death ever. I am slowly typing this because I have never seen Spider-Man's death, but he is the best character I have ever seen. I felt incredibly sad when I saw him on the list. I was like, Spider-Man dies!?

This is done perfectly, not only because he doesn't want to die, but it reflects the melancholy of the movie, knowing Thanos will win.

This was so sad for me. It wasn't just the fact that he was pleading not to go or that he grabbed onto Tony. It was the fact that he said sorry and felt like he hadn't done enough. (So happy he came back, lol.)

Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow (Avengers: Endgame)

Okay. She deserves to be number one. Tony's death was REALLY SAD, but for me, she was and is my favorite superhero in history! Her death was the worst of anyone's. She didn't have a family until she became part of the Avengers. Clint and his family were her family too, and it was so cute how his kids loved her enough to call her aunt.
When she died, I felt my heart crumble into a billion pieces. She didn't deserve it, and neither did Clint. She was like a sister to him. She was an epic badass! When I realized they were going to Vormir, I felt like shouting at the screen. She deserves to be number one. As sad as Tony's death was, hers was worse.

Natasha's death was so incredibly sad for me. When I watched Endgame, I couldn't even pay attention to the rest of the movie after her death. I was too busy crying and hoping she would come back.
I've actually never rewatched Endgame since, because this was just so sad. The bond between her and Hawkeye was so strong, and his reaction to her death was heartbreaking. RIP Natasha. Thank you for being such a role model to girls everywhere. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. We love you 3000.

Scott Summers / Cyclops (X-Men: The Last Stand)

Cyclops is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is a founding member and frequent leader of the X-Men. Cyclops, whose real name is Scott Summers, first appeared in X-Men #1 in 1963.

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Wade Wilson / Deadpool (Deadpool 2)

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Aaron Davis (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse)

Gamora (Avengers: Infinity War)

I cried for about an hour. Gamora is one of my favorite characters! The fact that Thanos loved her made it even worse. She looked so still when she died too. Ugh, I shall never forgive Thanos for killing so many people. Although, you gotta admit, Star-Lord was hilarious!

This should be higher on the list. It was a really heartbreaking death, and the characters' reactions were done so well. Thanos had to kill someone he loved for the stone, and while I hate him, I sympathized at that moment.

This was the first movie that made me cry. It was so sad, and I imagined all the memories that she and Quill had, which made it even sadder!

Harry Osborn (Spider-Man 3)

James Edward Franco is an American actor and filmmaker. His first prominent acting role was the lead character Daniel Desario on the short-lived cult television series Freaks and Geeks. Franco has also starred in films such as 127 Hours, for which he received an Academy Award nomination, and the Spider-Man... read more

Phil Coulson (The Avengers)

Peggy Carter (Captain America: Civil War)

Margaret Elizabeth Peggy Carter is a fictional character appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. She served as a prominent agent of the Strategic Scientific Reserve during and after World War II. Peggy Carter was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby and is portrayed by actress Hayley Atwell... read more

Frigga (Thor: The Dark World)

Ho Yinsen (Iron Man)

Meredith Quill (Guardians of the Galaxy)

Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch (Avengers: Infinity War)

She so deserves to be first. She lost her country, her family, her brother, and then in Infinity War, she lost Vision, whom she had to kill herself. Still not sad enough?

Loki's death is good/sad too, but Scarlet Witch left the most lasting impact. Of all the deaths, she is the most powerful character to ever die. Number two is Ultron, and three is Vision.

Bucky Barnes (Avengers: Infinity War)

James Buchanan "Bucky" Barnes is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, he first appeared in Captain America Comics #1 in 1941. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Bucky is portrayed by Sebastian Stan and evolves from Captain... read more

Steve lost him for the fourth time, and that just makes it sadder.

Tony Stark / Iron Man (Avengers: Endgame)

Iron Man is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer and editor Stan Lee, developed by scripter Larry Lieber, and designed by artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby. Iron Man first appeared in Tales of Suspense #39 in 1963.... read more

Okay, so this should be number one. My entire family left the theater sobbing, even my father, and he's a grown man. Tony was a father to Morgan, who was only five years old, and he was basically Peter Parker's father since Peter had no one else. Tony brought the Avengers together and sacrificed himself to save the universe. If this list doesn't have Tony Stark first, it's not accurate.

He should be number one. He isn't my favorite Marvel hero, but goddammit, I would be lying if I said his death didn't shake me. Tears were streaming down my face as I saw the hero I grew up with die, and that didn't happen with the others. Loki? I teared up. Spider-Man? I was upset. But Tony's death hit me harder than those two combined.

Erik Killmonger (Black Panther)

Vision (Avengers: Infinity War)

The Ancient One (Doctor Strange)

Mantis (Avengers: Infinity War)

Mantis is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by Steve Englehart and Don Heck and first appeared in 1973. Mantis has been portrayed by Pom Klementieff in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, beginning with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol... read more