Mephisto has lastly joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe following years of hypothesis, relationship again to 2020 when the primary trailer for WandaVision was launched. It was Ironheart, of all collection, the place Mephisto made his grand debut, performed by none apart from Sacha Baron Cohen. Ever since Mephisto first appeared within the comics in Silver Surfer #3 again in December 1968, he has been a heavy hitter within the Marvel villain pantheon, and his powers put him on par with villains like Galactus, Thanos, and Dormammu (although Mephisto in Ironheart throws some critical shade at Dormammu).
Ironheart
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2025 – 2025
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Disney+
- Showrunner
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Chinaka Hodge
Mephisto is tied to quite a few characters in Marvel Comics, together with Ghost Rider, Spider-Man, and Physician Doom. He’s a villain so highly effective that he might theoretically be the brand new huge unhealthy of a whole section of the MCU. Having Mephisto seem in Ironheart, which is, on its floor, a extra grounded street-level collection, establishes that Mephisto is an evil that transcends genres and isn’t restricted to the supernatural corners of the MCU.
Listed here are 7 MCU titles the place Mephisto might pop up subsequent.
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‘Avengers: Doomsday’
The primary huge title that should be talked about is, after all, Avengers: Doomsday. Whereas the epic Marvel crossover already feels overcrowded with Avengers, Thunderbolts, X-Males, Incredible 4, Wakandans, and Physician Doom, there may be doubtlessly room for Mephisto to seem. Not a lot is understood about Downey Jr.’s model of Physician Doom, but when the movie delves into the character’s backstory from the comics, that ties Doom with Mephisto.
Within the comics, Physician Doom is primarily pushed by a need to free the soul of his mom, Cynthia von Doom, from Mephisto’s realm. This has made Mephisto an enemy of Physician Doom. Avengers: Doomsday might function Mephisto as a part of a flashback for Doom’s origins. Doom might even journey to Mephisto’s realm to save lots of his mom early on within the movie, setting the stage for his bigger plans for the Multiverse.
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Rumors have additionally circulated that Avengers: Doomsday may function the introduction of Ghost Rider to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Ghost Rider’s origins are linked to Mephisto, as a cope with the demon made him the spirit of vengeance. Mephisto was beforehand featured within the two non-MCU Ghost Rider movies starring Nicolas Cage, so with Ghost Rider doubtlessly showing in Doomsday, Mephisto is probably going not far behind. The Ghost Rider and Physician Doom connections actually counsel that Mephisto could also be a presence in Avengers: Doomsday, though it’s unlikely he would have a big position within the plot, as the main target will primarily be on Doom himself.
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‘Spider-Man: Model New Day’
Spider-Man: Model New Day seems like a giant swing, nevertheless it should be talked about. Mephisto is tied to Spider-Man by means of one of the vital notorious comedian storylines ever, “One Extra Day,” by which Mephisto makes a cope with Peter Parker to save lots of Aunt Might’s life in alternate for erasing his marriage to Mary Jane Watson from the timeline. This occasion with Mephisto led into the storyline “Model New Day,” the comedian from which the upcoming MCU Spider-Man movie takes its title.
Spider-Man: No Means Residence acted as a free adaptation of “One Extra Day,” with Physician Unusual taking the place of Mephisto, and as an alternative of a cope with the satan, it’s a spell to save lots of the multiverse that comes at the price of everybody forgetting who Peter Parker is. Thus far, all of the rumors round Spider-Man: Model New Day have advised a extra street-level film, one that may function Spider-Man teaming up with The Punisher. In the intervening time, Spider-Man: Model New Day looks as if an odd place for Mephisto to indicate up, and Marvel probably would not need to remind followers of one of the vital hated comics of all time by placing Mephisto and Spider-Man collectively. But, given the 2 characters’ historical past, it’s value mentioning.
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‘Ironheart’ Season 2
An apparent reply for the place Mephisto would return is Ironheart Season 2. In spite of everything, Ironheart ends on a reasonably stunning cliffhanger, by which Riri Williams struck a cope with Mephisto. Mephisto introduced again Riri’s buddy Natalie, with the collection’ closing moments exhibiting the identical darkish, veiny magical substance going up Riri’s arm that beforehand contaminated Parker Robbins/The Hood. That looks as if a direct lead-in for Ironheart Season 2, the identical means that Loki‘s finale and the reveal of He Who Stays/Kang the Conqueror arrange Season 2.
The problem is that Ironheart has not been renewed for a second season. As of this writing, Ironheart is just listed as a miniseries, leaving the way forward for its characters, together with Mephisto, unsure. With stories that Marvel Studios and Marvel Tv are evaluating their plans for which characters and tales will likely be featured on Disney+, this has some followers apprehensive about what this implies for Ironheart. If Ironheart does get renewed, then Mephisto should seem.
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‘Unusual Academy’
Ironheart‘s mid-credit scene seemingly teased Unusual Academy starring Zelma Stanton and Parker Robbins. Unusual Academy is basically Marvel and Disney’s reply to Hogwarts, a magical college that within the comics is run by Physician Unusual to show people about sorcery, witchcraft, and enchanted objects. Unusual Academy was being developed as a Disney+ collection, however alongside Nova and Terror Inc., it was reportedly placed on maintain. Now, rumors are circulating about whether or not Unusual Academy will likely be made as both a tv collection or a function movie.
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On condition that Parker Robbins is aware of an incredible deal about Mephisto, and if he’s a lead in Unusual Academy, that creates an ideal situation for the demon to return. Mephisto is not going to solely should cope with one among his former brokers, however might need to cope with younger magical college students that might both pose a risk to him, or be new souls for him to tempt. Unusual Academy is rumored to be a starring automobile for the character of Wong, and the Sorcerer Supreme probably is aware of an incredible deal a few demon as previous and highly effective as Mephisto. It might additionally see the return of America Chavez, whose powers to journey to different universes might present a pathway to Mephisto’s realm.
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‘Black Panther 3’
Black Panther and Black Panther: Wakanda Perpetually director Ryan Coogler is an govt producer on Ironheart. That actually is sensible on condition that Riri Williams was launched in Wakanda Perpetually, however the Mephisto reveal on the finish of Ironheart may tie into what the director has deliberate for his third Black Panther film. Mephisto, as a demonic satan preying on a younger Black expertise, has quite a bit in frequent with Remmick in Sinners.
Not a lot is understood about Black Panther 3 besides that Coogler is writing an element for Denzel Washington. The 2-time Academy Award-winning actor’s precise position is presently unknown, however a well-liked fan idea that has emerged is that he’ll play the villain Achebe. Achebe, usually described because the Black Panther’s Joker, within the comics’ backstory, is suspected to have made a cope with Mephisto prior to now. Rumors have circulated that Coogler needs Black Panther 3 to lean into horror and supernatural parts, making the movie a pure entry for Mephisto to seem, with Ironheart only the start of a bigger story Coogler might need in retailer.
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‘Younger Avengers’
Ever because it was confirmed that Riri Williams would be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, followers instantly started to take a position that she would be part of The Younger Avengers. Throughout the Multiverse Saga, the MCU has been laying the groundwork for The Younger Avengers, which gained momentum when Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel went to recruit Kate Bishop/Hawkeye on the finish of The Marvels. Riri Williams additionally makes a chief candidate to affix this group, however now along with her cope with Mephisto, it would point out that the Younger Avengers will assemble to combat the demon and presumably save Riri’s soul.
Mephisto, showing in no matter Marvel Studios has deliberate for The Younger Avengers, might additionally tie properly in with Agatha All Alongside. Agatha All Alongside not solely featured one of many founding members of the Younger Avengers within the comics, Billy Maximoff/Wiccan, however the collection was additionally the primary to name-drop Mephisto correctly. Agatha Harkness, now a ghost who helps Billy Maximoff, might need quite a lot of data about Mephisto that these younger heroes might want to know. Mephisto, because the villain of The Younger Avengers, allows the MCU to attach numerous plot threads from disparate entries, akin to Ironheart, Agatha: All Alongside, and The Marvels, in a way that harkens again to the glory days of The Infinity Saga.
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‘Midnight Suns’
Of all of the titles that followers anticipate to see Mephisto return in, it’s no matter Marvel’s deliberate supernatural team-up will likely be. Both titled “Midnight Suns,” “Legion of Monsters,” or “Spirits of Vengeance,” the background of the Multiverse Saga has seen the start levels of a crossover between numerous supernatural corners of the MCU. These embrace Werewolf by Night time, Man-Factor, Elsa Bloodstone, Moon Knight, Agatha Harkness, and (hopefully) Blade and Ghost Rider ultimately. A group of monsters would probably have to face a monster, and there may be none higher than Mephisto.
Mephisto, as a presence, could possibly be the final word foe these numerous forces are introduced collectively to combat, much like Loki in The Avengers (making Ghost Rider the Thor on this situation, since he would have a direct hyperlink to the villain). Mephisto is sensible as the final word supernatural foe to unite these characters, since these characters is likely to be the most effective outfitted to battle the demon in a way that The Avengers or Incredible 4 can’t.
With the paranormal aspect of the MCU more likely to obtain an even bigger highlight in Section 7, Mephisto’s involvement in no matter horror team-up the studio has deliberate is probably going. Plus, who would not need to see Sacha Baron Cohen share the display screen with the likes of Gael García Bernal, Oscar Isaac, Kathryn Hahn, and Mahershala Ali?