Wong (Marvel Cinematic Universe): Difference between revisions

In 2023, Wong is called in by a restored Strange to get the other sorcerers, the restored [[Avengers (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Avengers]], [[Guardians of the Galaxy (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Guardians of the Galaxy]], the [[Ravagers (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Ravagers]], and the armies of [[Wakanda (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Wakanda]] and [[Asgard (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Asgard]] to defeat an alternate [[Thanos (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Thanos]]’' army at the destroyed [[Avengers Compound (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Avengers Compound]]. Shortly after, Wong attends Stark's funeral.<ref name="StarkFuneral" />

Wong is seen as a "fan-favorite" character by some journalists.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jenkins |first=Carolyn |date=2022-09-14 |title=Benedict Wong Shares His Thoughts On The MCU Series We're All Waiting For |url=https://www.looper.com/1007829/benedict-wong-shares-his-thoughts-on-the-mcu-series-were-all-waiting-for/ |access-date=2022-12-29 |website=Looper |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Thomas |first=Kaitlin |date=2022-12-26 |title=Is Doctor Strange Marvel's secret weapon at the Oscars? |url=https://www.goldderby.com/article/2022/doctor-strange-marvel-oscars-visual-effects/ |access-date=2022-12-29 |website=GoldDerby |language=en-US}}</ref> Talia Franks of ''[[Nerdist]]'' named Wong one of the "breakout characters of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the past few years," asserting, "Wong’sWong's development throughout the films and shows has been enjoyable to watch as we peel back the ways in which there is more than meets the eye. In an ensemble franchise such as the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it is difficult to give time to any one character. Supporting characters like Wong do not always get the time they deserve, with their attributes instead sprinkled throughout everywhere they appear."<ref>{{Cite web |title=In Celebration of Wong's Character Growth in the Marvel Cinematic Universe |url=https://nerdist.com/article/wong-character-growth-marvel-cinematic-universe/ |access-date=2022-12-29 |website=Nerdist |language=en-US}}</ref> Shania Russell of ''[[Slashfilm|/Film]]'' asserted, "Wong is truly a vibe. He's the ideal superhero, with exactly the attitude we want our superpowered beings to have. He takes his job very seriously — whether it's safeguarding the world against dark sorcerers or gathering the Avengers to take down Thanos. But that doesn't mean there's no time for fun."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Russell |first=Shania |date=2021-09-07 |title=An Ode To Wong, The One MCU Dude Who Is Just Vibing |url=https://www.slashfilm.com/597054/an-ode-to-wong-the-one-mcu-dude-who-is-just-vibing/ |access-date=2022-12-29 |website=/Film |language=en-US}}</ref> Brandon Zachary of ''[[CBR.com]]'' described Wong as a "skillful but relatable figure in the MCU," saying, "He's got enough power to hold his own in a fight but isn't so powerful that he can solve everything on his own. He serves as a friendly face the heroes can rely on for support or a joke, and can help bind the more unique corners of the film closer together."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zachary |first=Brandon |date=2021-09-04 |title=Shang-Chi Cements Wong as the MCU's New Coulson |url=https://www.cbr.com/shang-chi-wong-mcu-new-coulson/ |access-date=2022-12-29 |website=CBR |language=en-US}}</ref>