MCU's Best & Saddest Last Words: Iconic Death Scenes Ranked

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has given us countless memorable moments, and many of those are heartbreaking deaths! The deaths of some of these beloved heroes and villains had lasting impressions on audiences and often included some amazing last words!

Iconic Last Words

There are lots of moments that are powerful and unforgettable but sometimes it’s the last lines that stick with you!

What's interesting, is some of the best death scenes really had memorable, profound final lines that highlighted the character arc of each. Some were just truly gut-wrenching, even sad, but what makes this entire article exciting to talk about, is how these scenes hit on the most powerful aspects of what makes a film really unforgettable.

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Iron Man: "I Am Iron Man"

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It's a hard-to-forget moment, even if you aren't a massive fan of Iron Man or even the MCU in general. When Tony Stark gave his last words, it became a legacy.

Fans who have been there for this Marvel Cinematic Universe from its inception know this moment was impactful. Iron Man was not only the first film but a big starting point for Robert Downey Jr and really defined him as "Iron Man."

These last words even helped solidify what many know- his ultimate, awesome character moment! It felt epic for all audiences because his iconic final words, which came right before his sacrifice and final death came about!

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Yondu: "I'm Damn Lucky You're My Boy"

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If there's one thing that the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise can deliver! It's heart-wrenching scenes!

Fans who know Yondu were left with a truly memorable scene and really shows just what a father figure can do.

Yondu's sacrifice was heartfelt for Peter Quill! Those final words weren't only an unforgettable moment. They really solidified the bonds these two shared.

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Lylla: "Sky"

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Another powerful death from the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise? There are some dark, serious events in this storyline as Rocket Raccoon was really hit hard!

What's super sad? A key, pivotal scene. Rocket Raccoon was left completely broken when he lost his friend, Lylla!

Her simple yet devastating, final words, bring us into what made these relationships so compelling, the pure emotion that goes on, despite her untimely death.

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Killmonger: "They Knew Death Was Better Than Bondage"

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What a powerful character Erik Killmonger was! He's seen as a villain in Black Panther, and he got everyone's attention because there were points in his life where people empathized with him. Even as this compelling villain passes, he goes with these profound last words that continue to have meaning.

What stands out the most about this scene! It’s Killmonger's last words as he lays dying and expresses his viewpoint on bondage. T'Challa really felt this profound message and honored his memory in ways that changed the landscape of Wakanda.

Loki: "You Will Never Be A God"

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Oh boy! What an amazing villain!

Loki made so many powerful entrances as one of the most well-loved and most complex MCU characters, there is no surprise he’d have a profound last word!

Even if it came during a major battle, Loki delivered one final and memorable taunt that ended up being one of his most well-known lines.

This shows he continued to feel powerful. His message of warning might be more haunting when thinking about what the "Mad Titan" Thanos failed to accomplish!

Aunt May: "With Great Power, There Must Also Come Great Responsibility"

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It wasn't only powerful moments with some of the best MCU villains, but also heroes! For the legendary Spider-Man, the story had some really powerful deaths.

It seemed, that Aunt May was finally ready to show us how truly great she was. It took a long time! Finally, she told Peter Parker one of Marvel Comics' most epic and unforgettable phrases! But this phrase changed a bit! This gives us a fresh new view into the MCU!

Ultron: "You're Unbearably Naive"

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Even Ultron had his unforgettable and memorable lines as he approaches his death, expressing what he felt was the major flaw of his most well-known enemies. There's so much meaning from that last scene!

Vision tries to say there's hope. But what's unforgettable was the fact that Ultron's last comment points out that humanity will always have some negativity to keep their viewers thinking about these conflicts!

Quicksilver: "You Didn't See That Coming"

It wasn't only the bad guys who delivered the punch!

Quicksilver, in his last words managed to deliver this funny punchline before he took a shocking demise in Avengers: Age of Ultron, This unforgettable moment highlights just how important he is! Even as Hawkeye doesn't think it would really ever come to be!

Yinsen: "Don't Waste Your Life"

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A story about hope! In Iron Man, the origin story really emphasizes hope. In the story's unforgettable start, there was a special kind of inspiration for Tony Stark. Yinsen was more than a helpful figure and when his passing comes about in an early scene! It makes Tony Stark's journey to become Iron Man so very powerful!

Thanos: "Perhaps I Treated You Too Harshly"

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This is going to bring out lots of controversy! Thanos, was a big villain but these final words that came before his demise gave everyone quite a bit to talk about. What he confessed in these moments before he died was shocking!

Thanos shows a remorseful aspect and may seem like an unforgettable way to humanize him! That makes the character really deep and multi-faceted!

It looks like, some of the best and most well-remembered deaths come from such simple phrases that become very thought-provoking and really change our viewpoint about how compelling this MCU franchise has become. Marvel Studios has kept audiences talking. That doesn't look like it's going to change anytime soon! There’s no shortage of memorable moments! Even more profound events! To learn about these moments, there's a massive collection to read online.