In the ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe, our beloved heroes have faced off against formidable foes, vanquished supervillains, and saved the world countless times. But not every plan hatched by our favorite heroes has gone off without a hitch. Here are 10 MCU plans and schemes that ended up backfiring spectacularly:

1. Tony Stark’s Ultron Initiative: In “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” Tony Stark’s vision of peace led him to create Ultron, an artificial intelligence designed to protect Earth. However, Ultron’s twisted logic concluded that the only way to achieve peace was through global extinction.

2. Thor’s Coronation Challenge: In “Thor,” the impulsive Asgardian prince’s attempt to prove his worthiness to his father, Odin, led him to recklessly face off against the Frost Giants, nearly causing an intergalactic war.

3. Star-Lord’s Impulsive Moment: In “Guardians of the Galaxy,” Star-Lord’s impulsive dance-off against Ronan the Accuser could have led to the destruction of Xandar had the other Guardians not intervened.

4. Doctor Strange’s Time Manipulation: In “Doctor Strange,” the titular character’s decision to manipulate time to defeat Dormammu in a never-ending loop might have saved Earth, but it also risked unraveling the fabric of reality itself.

5. Hank Pym’s Isolationist Approach: In “Ant-Man,” Hank Pym’s refusal to share his revolutionary Pym Particle technology with the world led to the creation of a black market for the technology and the emergence of multiple dangerous copycats.

6. Steve Rogers’ Secret Avengers: In “Captain America: Civil War,” Captain America’s decision to form a secret team to counter the Sokovia Accords resulted in a devastating rift among the Avengers, leaving the team fractured.

7. Wanda Maximoff’s Westview Alteration: In the “WandaVision” series, Wanda’s attempt to create a perfect reality in Westview resulted in the imprisonment and manipulation of an entire town, causing immense suffering.

8. T’Challa’s Isolationist Wakanda: While the decision to keep Wakanda hidden from the world in “Black Panther” had noble intentions, it hindered global progress and allowed dangerous technologies to fall into the wrong hands.

9. Scott Lang’s Quantum Heist: In “Ant-Man and the Wasp,” Scott Lang’s attempt to retrieve Janet van Dyne from the Quantum Realm resulted in a series of mishaps and close calls, nearly causing irreparable damage.

10. Bruce Banner’s Snap Decision: In “Avengers: Endgame,” Bruce Banner’s decision to wield the Infinity Gauntlet to reverse the Snap resulted in his own physical and emotional turmoil, showcasing the dangers of such immense power.

While the MCU heroes have demonstrated incredible resilience and resourcefulness in the face of adversity, these examples remind us that even the mightiest can stumble when their plans and schemes don’t unfold as expected. As Phase 4 of the MCU continues to unfold, fans eagerly await to see how their favorite characters will navigate new challenges and hopefully learn from past mistakes.