It’s now hard to remember a world without theMarvel Cinematic Universe. For years, audiences have been thrilled by the adventures of these mythical heroes and villains, falling in love with their personalities, complexities, and idiosyncrasies.
RELATED:Marvel’s Avengers Sorted Into Their Hogwarts Houses
One of the most fun ways to understand characters, including those of Marvel, is to understand them through theMyers-Briggs Type Indicator®(MBTI®). It’s a personality typology system with 16 categories based on how people perceive the world and make decisions.
ISFP: Shang-Chi
No one expectedShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringsto be one ofthe best things to come out of the MCU’s Phase 4, but it managed to charm audiences with its compelling characters and fun action.
Shang-Chi, the protagonist of the film, is definitely an ISFP, dubbed “The Adventurer”. Creative and loyal to their values, ISFPs often don’t realize how remarkable they are.
ESFP: Erik Killmonger
The villain of the firstBlack Panthermovie is still remembered as one of the franchise’s best. His goal is to help the oppressed, but he’s not afraid to use ruthless violence if necessary.
ESFPs carry the moniker of “The Entertainer”. Just like Killmonger, they can be charismatic leaders with a knack for improvisation and a strong dedication to what they believe is right.
INFJ: Vision
Introduced inAvengers: Age of Ultron, Vision quickly became one of the MCU’s most important characters, eventually even being the co-lead of his own show,WandaVision.
Vision is insightful, devoted to those he cares about, and deeply interested in the human condition and helping people. This makes him an evident INFJ, “The Advocate”.
ENFJ: Mysterio
The MCU has gotten quite a few twist villains, andSpider-Man: Far from Home’s Mysterio is definitely one of the most fun. He’s a smart guy, and he’s sure to let everyone around him know it.
ENFJs are nicknamed “The Protagonist”, and Mysterio definitely sees himself as that. He’s the textbook definition of an unhealthy ENFJ: Intense, manipulative, and easily able to fool others.
RELATED:The 13 Most Rewatchable MCU Movies, Ranked
ISFJ: Captain America
Steve Rogers is more than just a laboratory experiment: He’s one of the MCU’s most valuable heroes. A leader by nature, loyal to a fault, and profoundly caring for those around him.
At their best, ISFJs aren’t too dissimilar from Cap. Also called “The Defenders”, they are some of the most efficient, hardworking, and supportive people you could meet, even if they can sometimes be too reluctant to change.
ESFJ: Falcon
Sam Wilson, formerly Falcon and now the new Captain America, is one of the franchise’s most loyal heroes. Funny and complex, he’s often the star ofthe best scenes of his show,The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Like all heatlhy ESFJs (who are also called “The Consuls”), Sam values community and generosity. Though he’s often warm and friendly, his strong sense of duty won’t let him hold back from calling out those who aren’t doing things right.
ISTP: Hawkeye
Although theAvengersmovies rarely delved deep into the character of Clint Barton, his showHawkeyefinally gave fans a glimpse of who he is at heart: A reserved, extremely skilled and observant marksman.
Clint is a clear ISTP, dubbed “The Virtuoso”. Adept at manual work and moving through life with rationality and practicality as their guide, ISTPs are the kind of people you’d want by your side in a crisis.
ESTP: Rocket Raccoon
Rocket, an adventuruous and extroverted talking raccoon, has one of the most distinctive personalities not just of theGuardians of the Galaxy, but of the whole MCU ensemble of heroes.
It would be hard to label Rocket as anything other than an ESTP, “The Entrepeneur”. Energetic and charming, Entrepeneurs can balance their risk-prone nature with incredible bravery, pragmatism, and sociability.
RELATED:James Gunn on Putting Rocket in the Spotlight in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’
ISTJ: Okoye
Okoye has always been one of the MCU’s most interesting secondary characters, andWakanda Foreverreally gave her multiple times under the spotlight to show her qualities.
ISTJs are called “The Logisticians”. Like Okoye, they are composed and reliable, and never afraid to allow their strong willpower to get them to speak their mind with utmost honesty.
ESTJ: Xu Wenwu
The Mandarin (the real one), played brilliantly by legendary Hong Kong actorTony Leung, is the main antagonist ofShang-Chi. Ruthless and resentful, he’s one mighty force to be reckoned with.
Xu Wenwu is an unhealthy ESTJ, “The Executive”. They love order and organization, which can be translated into stubbornness, coldness, and judgment if not properly channeled.
