Random Most Impressive Feats Of Strength In The MCU (17 items)

(#7) Spider-Man Holds The Staten Island Ferry Together

When: Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)

No matter what iteration of the franchise you're watching, you can always count on an impressive web-based feat of strength from Spider-Man. In his first Marvel Cinematic Universe solo adventure, Peter Parker tries to hold the two split halves of the Staten Island Ferry together before it keels - and he nearly succeeds.

Though Spidey needs a timely intervention from Iron Man to fully save the day, the fact he briefly holds the ferry together himself is beyond incredible. The newest edition of the Staten Island Ferry is said to weigh approximately 3,000 tons - which means Parker is pulling at least 1,500 tons with each arm. The total weight is presumably quite a bit more once all the passengers and their vehicles are factored in.
(#13) Black Panther Wrestles Down A Rhinoceros

When: Black Panther (2018)

One of the most traditional displays of strength in human history is that of wrestling - taking one’s opponent down and pinning them to prove one’s own superior power. The heroes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe grapple with each other quite frequently, and that obviously requires a lot of muscle - but only one MCU superhero can lay claim to having wrestled down a multi-ton beast without breaking a sweat.

The largest rhinoceroses weigh up to 5,000 pounds, but one has to assume the combative, armored rhinos in Wakanda weigh even more than that. Yet, T’Challa manages to grab one by the neck and take it to the ground with relative ease. This impressive strength is just one more reason why the Black Panther remains the rightful king of Wakanda.
(#10) The Hulkbuster Punches Out The Hulk

When: Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)

The Hulkbuster suit co-built by Tony Stark and Bruce Banner - and affectionately codenamed “Veronica” - is meant to be equal in strength to the Hulk it's intended to bust, but the lack of an upper limit on the jade giant’s power suggests this is an impossible task. Still, the Hulkbuster makes a pretty impressive attempt at it.

When the Hulkbuster and Hulk clash in South Africa, the armored Avenger is able to match the raging monster punch for punch. After the Hulk starts to calm down, Stark is able to use the armor to repeatedly knock the Hulk into unconsciousness - a victory that comes with a lot of asterisks, but is impressive nonetheless.
(#6) Captain America Holds Back The Infinity Gauntlet

When: Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

Thanos - who beat the Hulk in a one-on-one clash without using a single Infinity Stone - is probably the strongest individual in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, though Carol Danvers might beg to differ. He’s even more powerful when he’s wielding the Infinity Gauntlet, which is why he is able to mow through the Avengers upon arriving in Wakanda - though one individual holds him up a little longer than the rest.

Captain America’s feat of briefly holding Thanos back with his bare hands is the only act of defiance that draws any sort of emotion from the Mad Titan. Even Thanos looks impressed Steve Rogers is able to grapple with the Infinity Gauntlet - though that doesn’t stop him from decking Rogers with a hard right shortly thereafter.
(#14) Gamora Tows Drax By Hand Through A Space Crash

When: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)

Not all feats of strength are as obvious as lifting or punching something. When the Guardians of the Galaxy crash-land on the planet Berhert while Drax is still being towed behind their ship, it looks like game over for the Destroyer - until Gamora steps in to save the day with her prodigious strength.

Just as the winch towing Drax breaks free of the Milano, Gamora grabs hold of it, proceeding to dig her feet in and tow Drax by hand. Drax - who traditionally weighs upward of 1,000 pounds - careens around, hitting trees at ridiculous speeds, but Gamora still manages to keep hold of him long enough for everyone to survive the collision.
(#9) Thanos Tosses The Hulk

When: Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

The Hulk always says he’s the “strongest one there is,” but that title changes hands when he comes face to face with the Mad Titan. In the opening scene of Infinity War, Thanos shocks the Avengers and audiences alike when he makes short work of the Incredible Hulk - even going so far as to lift the jade giant above his head and toss him to the ground.

The Hulk’s weight traditionally fluctuates, but it’s safe to say he weighs at least a ton at any given time - so just hefting him into the air is an impressive feat of strength for Thanos. The other things he does during the fight, however - including catching the Hulk’s punches and bending his arms back against him - are evocative of even greater strength and power.