Is Moon Knight an Avenger? Exploring His Potential in the MCU

If we are talking about the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), the answer is a definitive No. Moon Knight is a separate television series and has no connection to the Avengers.

Comics:

In the comic books, Moon Knight has made appearances with the West Coast Avengers, Secret Avengers, Marvel Knights, the Defenders, and the Heroes for Hire, among other teams. This makes it very possible for Moon Knight to become a part of the Avengers if Marvel were to stick to the comic storyline.

The Convergence Between Comics and MCU

The maze of connections between the comic books and the MCU can sometimes blur. If Marvel sticks to its comics storyline, it's certainly feasible for Moon Knight to become an Avenger in the MCU.

Moon Knight and the Midnight Sons

Noteably, leaks have revealed that Moon Knight could be tied to Midnight Sons, a new superhero team planned by Marvel Studios. This team, as depicted in the comics, is a group of heroes who come together to fight supernatural threats, and has featured notable characters like Blade, The Punisher, Doctor Strange, Ghost Rider, and Moon Knight.

One of the key phase 4 rumors suggests that Marvel is planning a version of the Midnight Sons in the MCU. Whether this plan comes to fruition remains to be seen, but it certainly appears plausible that Moon Knight’s role in the MCU after Moon Knight will involve the Midnight Sons.

It has even been rumored that Mahershala Ali’s Blade might have a surprise cameo in Moon Knight and that the series may feature Dracula in a significant role or set the villain up for a future MCU appearance. These revelations could confirm Marvel’s long-rumored plans for the Midnight Sons.

Moon Knight as a Standalone Hero

Even if the Midnight Sons as a cohesive group does not come together, Oscar Isaac's Marc Spector might still take on additional roles in the MCU. For instance, he could become a member of the MCU's post-Endgame Avengers.

In the comics, Moon Knight has been a member of the West Coast Avengers, the Secret Avengers, the Marvel Knights, the Defenders, the Heroes for Hire, and several other teams. Being a member of such a diverse array of teams reflects his effectiveness and excitement in the comics, making it a believable scenario that Marc Spector could join the Avengers in the MCU.

Conclusion

Until Moon Knight is officially released on Disney , it's challenging to make specific predictions about Marc Spector's future in the MCU. However, given the studio's history of building on its characters and crafting cohesive stories, fans can rest easy knowing that Moon Knight will likely establish Oscar Isaac as a recurring player.

Whether he becomes a member of the Midnight Sons or one of the MCU's newest Avengers remains to be seen, but with the upcoming arrivals of characters like Blade, Werewolf by Night, Gael García Bernal, and Ghost Rider, it's looking increasingly likely that a Midnight Sons-like group might emerge in the coming years.