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Jake Gyllenhaal is in talks to join the "Spider-Man: Homecoming" sequel as the villain Mysterio. That's great news, but there are plenty of other villains, both for Spider-Man and beyond, that could be introduced to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
We've thought about the superheroes that should be introduced after the fourth "Avengers" movie next year, but villains are an integral part of the MCU as well - or at least they should be.
The franchise didn't really start hitting its stride with villains until recently. Vulture in "Spider-Man: Homecoming," Hela in "Thor: Ragnarok," Killmonger in "Black Panther," and Thanos in "Avengers: Infinity War" were all compelling villains who proved how engaging a well-written bad guy could be.
We're hopeful that the MCU can continue this trend going forward. The Disney-Fox deal could open up a world of possibilities with Fantastic Four and X-Men villains, and set the stage for franchise-altering events similar to "Infinity War."
Below are 11 villains who should be introduced in the Marvel Cinematic Universe: