Marvel Studios officially introduced some beloved characters to the MCU This year, however, one clearly rose to the top as the best character of 2024. The multiverse saga got off to a rocky start with a handful of projects receiving mixed audience reception, but 2024 was a year of redemption for the studio with Some extremely well-received releases. Much of this success must be attributed to Marvel Studios’ debut of the X-Men and the inclusion of several beloved characters in the franchise.
Since Disney completed their acquisition of Fox in 2019, 2024 was the first year that the MCU released projects that actually centered around the X-Men. Reimagining the X-Men’s stories while staying true to their roots was a huge success with fans, and even helped garner newfound interest among casual viewers. It’s nice to finally have Marvel’s spin on iconic X-Men characters like Magneto and Cyclops, ahead of their arrival in the X-Men’s upcoming Marvel releases. But really, it was One unexpected character came out on top as the studio’s best character of the year.
Gambit is already the best part of 2 Marvel releases in 2024
X-Men ’97 and Deadpool & Wolverine were wildly successful
Serving as a direct continuation of the original ’90s animated series, X-Men ’97 Introduces modern audiences to the students of Charles Xavier. The likes of Wolverine and Storm will always be standouts among the group, however Gambit ended up having one of the biggest impacts on the series. He is a character who usually plays more of a background role in others X-Men projects, however X-Men ’97 gave him his time in the spotlight. His huge sacrifice in episode 5 is one of the show’s most memorable and heartbreaking moments.
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What makes 2024 a great year for Gambit is that his X-Men ’97 Success was followed by an unexpected cameo role. Deadpool & Wolverine was one of the most anticipated Marvel projects in a very long time, and it did not disappoint. There were various cameos from Marvel Fox characters, including a surprise appearance from Gambit. Channing Tatum was previously cast by Fox to portray the mutant in a canceled live-action Gambit movieBut the solo film never came to fruition. Tatum’s cameo was not only a rewarding moment for the actor and longtime fans, but it continued Gambit’s amazing 2024 legacy.
Why Gambit is so popular
Gambit got two excellent pictures this year
Gambit originally attracted viewers because of his charisma. He stands out among the team because of his notable accent and charm. however, X-Men ’97 Showed a different side of Remy LeBeau that had fans empathizing with him. The viewer can see Gambit’s love for Rogue, even accepting the fact that he would never be with her if it was best for her. Of course, his death was a huge talking point for the series, however It was the noble way he sacrificed himself that really resonated with the audience.
Gambit is also one of the heroes that is just cool. From his disheveled hair to his deadly cards, everything about Gambit’s visual design works so well with who he is as a character. Tatum’s picture of him in Deadpool & Wolverine teased the potential that Gambit has in live-action action sequences. A big factor behind Gambit’s 2024 rise in popularity is thanks to Tatum. Although his gambit serves as some comic relief, fans can really tell the care and dedication that Tatum has for the character, making him a joy to watch on screen.
LEGO Marvel Avengers: Mission Demolition finally gambits with the Avengers
The Disney+ show introduced Gambit to a new demographic
There is one more Gambit appearance in 2024 To talk about with the release of LEGO Marvel Avengers: Mission Demolition. The animated special released on October 18 and tells the story of a superhero fan who accidentally unleashes a villain who wants to get rid of the Avengers. In the trailer, Gambit is shown playing cards with Black Widow and Thor. Although not an official MCU entry, Mission Demolition will give fans a taste of what a Gambit and Avengers team-up would look like.
The most critical part of the latest LEGO Marvel entry is that it introduces Gambit to yet another demographic audience. X-Men ’97 Connected Gambit to the nostalgic fans of the original animated series Deadpool & Wolverine Helped Gambit develop a new fan base. by mission demolition, Marvel can Introduce the child audience to Gambit. Marvel found an unlikely superstar in Gambit, and his popularity means hopefully fans will see him again in the MCUs future.