Top 10 Smartest MCU Movie Villains

You DO need intelligence to be a proper villain! Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the Marvel Cinematic Universe baddies whose wits, cunning, intelligence, and expertise elevated them above the rest — and gave the Avengers a serious run for their money. Our countdown includes villains Mysterio, Killmonger, Helmut Zemo and more! Who do you think is the smartest MCU villain? Be sure to let us know in the comments below!

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[WatchMojo]

Who do you think is the smartest MCU villain? Be sure to let us know in the comments below!

[theowilds]

9:22 Loki didn't die in Endgame, he died in the previous Avengers movie: Infinity War.

[emiebex]

Loki - Not only has he outsmarted The Avengers Mutiple Times but he's run circles around The TVA.

[cyclopstb]

I want to see Mysterio's legacy exposed and destroyed in the MCU, just like Bane destroyed Harvey Dent's reputation in the Dark Knight Rises

[blueraccoon]

Ultron being AI is already closer to being deception. He's like a tactical droid made of vibranium.

[BenMathes-fn]

The only reason Ultron wanted to destroy the world was because of what he saw after 5secs of being on the internet

[mcurran]

Mysterio was the highlight and a favorite villian in Far From Home. This was due to him making a complete fool out of MCU Peter by revealing his identity to Beck, giving him FRIDAY and ends up getting the last laugh by framing him and revealing his secret identify to the world

[henri]

Zemo was smart enough to put heroes against each other

[samkresil]

Before even clicking on the video, I knew for an instant Mysterio would here. (mostly because of the mid-credit scene)

[chelseacanales]

Zemo did expose the Winter Soldier a footage of Tony’s parents and I think he framed him for murdering T’Challa’s father.

[BlazerK]

I love MCU, and most villains really stands out.

[colleenross]

Good choice for #1. I'm also glad Whiplash made the list, my favorite villain in the IM trilogy

[MilesMorales.]

Let's especially not forget that Mysterio was also responsible for the events of No Way Home. 😭

[AndreaDoesYoga]

🧠 Loki definitely deserves the top spot! 🏆

[colecamp]

Mysterio is somebody I could really dig a cold dark grave for

[nathangovender]

After seeing Ultron #2 I couldn't work out who number one was. I narrowed it down to Arishem, Green Goblin, High Evolutionary and Kang. Kang seemed most likely (and probably more accurate) but I was suprised and satisfied to see Arnim Zola.

[HeyitsNef]

Anybody else see the title and think, "there's at least 10???"

[tdi]

Loki FTW!

Impersonated a King
Deceived Heimdall's sight
Worked his way into the Gamesmaster's circle
AND commanded an army comprised of aliens and SHIELD agents

Loki is the greatest MCU villain and antihero bar none

[coursetaken]

Who would win if Loki and Agatha Harkness fight each other?

[wlliamson]

Mysterio really could've worked as a hero.