2024 will see multiple Marvel projects release both in and outside of the MCU, with many interesting and exciting new characters set to appear.

2024 is set to be a big year for the Marvel Cinematic Universe and beyond, with many new and exciting Marvel characters set to make their first appearances. The ranks of the MCU continue to swell with each passing year, and 2024 is looking to be no exception. However, it isn’t just Marvel’s flagship franchise that will get larger in 2024, with a number of upcoming Marvel movies also scheduled for release which are set to introduce new characters of their own. Across these many planned Marvel releases, audiences can expect to become acquainted with several exciting characters.

In the MCU, 2024 will see the release of Deadpool 3, which will finally bring the titular character and multiple mutants into the franchise. However, multiple previously scheduled 2024 releases were delayed by the writers’ and actors’ guild strikes, though Agatha: Darkhold Diaries will still release in 2024. As well as the movies and TV shows of the MCU, two films are set to release in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe: Madame Web and Kraven the Hunter. With so many Marvel projects releasing over two franchises, here are the 10 most exciting new Marvel characters set to appear in 2024.

9Hugh Jackman’s New Wolverine Introduces A Beloved Marvel Character To The MCU

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Perhaps one of the most anticipated characters set to be introduced to the MCU in 2024 is a staple of superhero cinema, with Hugh Jackman preparing to once more don the iconic claws and mutton chops of Wolverine in Deadpool 3. He’s not the only mutant set to appear in Deadpool 3’s cast, but he’s certainly one of the most exciting, as Jackman’s long tenure in the role has long been celebrated as one of the genre’s greatest ever castings. Though it’s far from Jackman’s first outing as the hero, Wolverine being introduced into the MCU is indeed an enticing prospect.

8Dogpool Adds Some Comedy Potential To Deadpool 3

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Though it perhaps seems an out-there inclusion to Deadpool 3’s cast, one of the most exciting MCU introductions of 2024 is none other than Dogpool. The character is – as the name implies – a dog with a similar healing factor to Deadpool himself, having been mutated by repeated exposure to experimental products. Though Dogpool is hardly the most well-known character in the Deadpool comics, the pooch’s appearance in the character’s MCU debut is decidedly on-brand and comes with massive comedic potential.

7Rio Vidal Can Expand The MCU’s Magic Users Roster

Agatha: Darkhold Diaries

There are many interesting inclusions in Agatha: Darkhold Diaries’ cast, but few are shrouded in as much mystery as Aubrey Plaza’s upcoming role. It has been announced that Plaza will play Rio Vidal, an original character created for the show, and she’s one of the most intriguing aspects of the Disney+ series. Vidal is reportedly a “green witch”, and there has been a good deal of speculation that she may be linked to Morgan le Fay or other prominent Marvel magic users. Regardless, Plaza’s comedic talents make Rio Vidal one of the most interesting characters set to join the MCU in 2024.

6Kraven The Hunter Can Help Put Sony’s Spider-Man Universe On The Right Track

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One of Sony’s Spider-Man Universe’s scheduled releases for 2024 will add yet another Marvel villain to its ranks. Kraven the Hunter will follow the eponymous character, played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson, exploring his origins. Taylor-Johnson’s previous superhero movie credits make his starring role in Kraven the Hunter an enticing prospect, as his previous turns in Kick-Ass and Avengers: Age of Ultron were largely well-received. Though the SSU’s own track record is somewhat spotty, Kraven the Hunter has the potential to be one of the franchise’s stronger offerings, especially with a tried and tested star like Taylor-Johnson in the title role.

5Madame Web Is Set To Expand The Spider-Man Movie Multiverse Further

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The other of Sony’s planned 2024 releases for its Spider-Man universe is Madame Web, starring Dakota Johnson. Madame Web’s cast will feature a number of interesting Marvel Comics characters, but perhaps its most interesting will be its approach to the titular mutant. In the comics, Madame Web is often depicted as an ally of Spider-Man’s, giving the franchise a fresh and almost tangible link to the hero. Dakota Johnson’s casting also hints at an interesting spin on Madame Web, who is most often depicted as a much older woman, making the Madame Web movie especially intriguing.

4Spider-Woman Brings Heroes To The Sony Spider-Man Universe

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One of Madame Web’s other prominent Marvel characters scheduled to make her debut is Jessica Carpenter, A.K.A. Spider-Woman. Sydney Sweeney will play the hero in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe, furthering expanding its mythos by introducing a more diverse range of characters. The inclusion of a traditional hero character in Spider-Woman is an especially exciting choice, as it hints at a slightly new direction for the franchise, which has previously focused solely on villains.

3Jennifer Kale Has A Number Of Interesting Ties To MCU Characters

Agatha: Darkhold Diaries

Agatha: Darkhold Diaries will introduce many new magic users to the MCU, including Jennifer Kale, a prominent Marvel witch. Kale’s role in the comics links her to teams such as the Midnight Sons and the likes of Doctor Strange, Deadpool, and Elektra. As a lesser-known Marvel Comics character, Jennifer Kale is another exciting addition to the MCU, particularly as she will expand its exploration of the franchise’s magical characters and communities. Other adaptations of lesser-known characters have often proven to rank among some of the MCU’s most popular, and it’s possible that Jennifer Kale will continue that trend.

2Elektra’s MCU Appearance Offers The Character A Redemption Story

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Alongside the well-publicized introduction of Deadpool and Wolverine to the MCU, Deadpool 3 is also set to bring Jennifer Garner’s Elektra to the franchise. The actor’s previous outings in the role were nothing short of disastrous, with both 2003’s Daredevil and 2005 spin-off Elektra receiving negative reviews from critics. Garner joining the MCU as Elektra is exciting as the franchise may well offer the character a chance at redemption, and her ties to many interesting Marvel storylines involving Daredevil and other heroes open up a world of opportunities for the franchise to utilize.

1Wiccan

Agatha: Darkhold Diaries

Agatha: Darkhold Diaries will introduce many magic users into the MCU, but one of its characters is none other than Billy Kaplan, A.K.A. Wiccan. In the comics, the hero is the reincarnated son of Wanda Maximoff, and it’s likely that the MCU’s iteration will follow a similar story based on the introduction of the seemingly-artificially constructed Billy Maximoff in WandaVision, linking him to previous MCU heroes. It’s not just Wiccan’s connection to the Scarlet Witch that makes him exciting, though: he’s also a prominent member of the Young Avengers, and may well join the team in the MCU. Wiccan’s upcoming appearance in Agatha: Darkhold Diaries makes him one of the most exciting characters joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2024.