It's no secret that the landscape of the Marvel Cinematic Universe shift drastically in the wake of Avengers: Infinity War. So many superheroes we've come to know and love over the last 10 years -- from the Avengers to the Guardians of the Galaxy, to such as Doctor Strange and Black Panther -- will all find themselves pushed to the limit as Thanos arrives with his plan to to reshape the galaxy.

In the build-up to the film, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has made it abundantly clear that death will definitely be on the cards -- for heroes and villains alike. Per his words, fans need to prepare themselves for the carnage to come, because it will truly be all-out war when the Mad Titan and his Black Order start collecting the Infinity Stones. With that in mind, we break down= who's most likely to die in Infinity War.

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Thanos

Thanos may be the big villain of the MCU, but that doesn't mean that he's untouchable. Sure, Josh Brolin is signed on for Avengers 4, but with the sequel's plot and title still shrouded in mystery, there's no telling the outcome of Infinity War. While Thanos could well emerge victorious given his godlike power, there's still a chance that he meets his demise.

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Death, however, wouldn't rule him out of the fourth Avengers chapter, as he could still appear via flashbacks, or if it's set in an alternate timeline orreality. In Infinity War, with heavy-hitters like Hulk, Thor, Iron Man, Doctor Strange and the Guardians of the Galaxy coming after him, and a sinister inner-circle that includes Ebony Maw and Corvus Glaive, there's a long list of people who'd benefit from his death. After all, even with the Infinity Gauntlet, Thanos is still vulnerable, as we've seen in the comics over the years.

Chance of Death: 55%

Thor

Thor: Ragnarok's ending set up the beginning of Infinity War, prepping us for when Thanos and the Black Order come for the Tesseract on board the Asgardian refugee ship. The bloodbath that'll ensue from this assault has already been hinted at, courtesy of the Asgardian casualties we've seen in trailers: a turn of events that doesn't just lead to Thor getting booted into space to meet the Guardians, but which also inspires the new king to replace Mjolnir and seek out Thanos.

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However, we aren't that optimistic as to how this will play out, thanks to scenes of Thor screaming in pain as Thanos crushes his head. This implies that, ultimately, the Odinson may be no match for the Mad Titan, and honestly, what better way for Thanos to make a statement than by killing a god. Avengers 4 is the final film in Chris Hemsworth's contract, but again, that doesn't rule out death here; he too can appear in a sequel via flashbacks, or in the Asgardian afterlife for heroes known as Valhalla.

Chance of Death: 60%

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Bruce Banner

Mark Ruffalo's Bruce Banner in The Avengers.

While it would take a lot to kill the Hulk, killing Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo) is a totally different story. Ragnarok showed that both personas were as split as ever, with a "smarter" Hulk purposefully keeping Banner subdued. When Banner came back though, he made it clear that if he continued changing into Hulk, he may eventually be unable to revert to human form again, which is why in Infinity War, it seems he'll prefer to fight using the Hulkbuster armor as opposed to unleashing the green giant.

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This does mean that if Banner dies in the field of battle in Wakanda, he could be leaving behind a more intelligent monster who's finally gotten what he's wanted all along: Freedom from his human side. This would be a big step in the Hulk's evolution, and flip the dynamic of the character for years to come, especially because we have no clue whether an unshackled Hulk would be a good thing or a (really) bad thing.

Chance of Death: 65%

The Collector

The Collector explaining the Infinity Stones to the Guardians

Leaked footage showed Thanos ambushing the Collector (Benicio del Toro) at his base on Knowhere to claim the Aether (or Reality Stone). It was given to him by the Asgardians at the end of Thor: The Dark World for safekeeping after Malekith failed to exploit its power. Given the Collector's (aka Taneleer Tivan) knowledge about the Infinity Stones, and the fact that Asgard didn't want it close to the Tesseract in Odin's vault, at the time, it made sense.

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However, that basically put a target on the Collector's back. Given that Thanos doesn't mind mixing business with pleasure, we can easily see him killing the Collector for fun. It'd actually be a wise move because with the Collector's vast knowledge, he might know a thing or two about stopping someone with the Infinity Gauntlet. There's also a chance he could have some other artifact or alien species collected that might be able to turn the tide against Thanos.

Chance of Death: 70%

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Heimdall

There's been a lot of speculation that the all-seeing Heimdall (Idris Elba) is going to die in Infinity War, mainly stemming from theories suggesting that Heimdall's eyes, which enable him to see all the souls across the Nine Realms, could be tied to the elusive and mysterious Soul Stone, thus making him a prime candidate for death. While this theory is yet to be proven, what we do know for sure is that Heimdall's a selfless warrior who's ready to defend his people at all costs.

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So when Thanos and the Black Order attack the Asgardians for the Tesseract, there's a good chance that Heimdall could be killed fighting them off. This would actually sync up with Thor's vision in Age of Ultron where Heimdall, in the afterlife, chastised the Odinson for dooming his people -- something Thor arguably started when he allowed Surtur to destroy Asgard in Ragnarok to defeat Hela, which drove his people to seek haven in outer space.

Chances of Death: 75%

Nebula

Nebula from Guardians of the Galaxy film

Thanos already had to deal with one of his adopted daughters betraying him in Gamora, so when he realizes Nebula did the same, expect severe punishment. She turned on him in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1 by siding with Ronan, and in the sequel she made peace with Gamora before heading off to fulfill her mission of seeing their adoptive father "ripped to pieces."

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With Thanos in the dark about Nebula's true motives at present, she could weasel her way back into his inner-circle as part of a ruse to eventually kill him. But with Thanos protected by his Black Order, that's easier said than done. If she doesn't get this assassination right, expect him to reward her traitorous actions with a swift death. Killing her would also allow Thanos to teach Gamora a thing or two about loyalty, as he knows how much she loves her 'sister.'

Chances of Death: 80%

Pepper Potts

Iron-Man-3-Pepper-Potts

Theories have pointed to Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow) as being one of the casualties when Thanos brings his full-blown invasion to Earth. In the movie's first trailer, we did see a very somber shot of Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark sitting amid debris, holding a dirty (or bloody) hand to his lips, all suggesting that this victim is someone he cares deeply about -- like his fiancee.

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We believe Pepper will be on the chopping block because her death would go a long way towards upping the stakes in this war, while simultaneously putting Tony through the emotional wringer. He's no stranger to loss, but Pepper's death would be the biggest he's ever faced, as it'd take away something he's always tried to perfect: His future. Pepper may not be a full-fledged superhero, but her death would change the complexion of Iron Man, and the MCU, forever.

Chances of Death: 85%

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The Nova Corps

In the trailers so far, we've seen Thanos wielding the Power Stone, which spells bad news for the Nova Corps. In GotG Vol. 1, the Orb (which contained this particular Stone) was locked away on Xandar, given to the Nova Corps by Star Lord and company for protection. But with Thanos now in possession, it seems he paid the planet an early visit.

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The MCU's space police won't hand it over that easily, though, so you can bet Thanos' forces would have to ravage Xandar to acquire the artifact. In addition to getting the Power Stone here, taking out the Corps would be a bonus as it'd send an intimidating message to Thanos' enemies across the cosmos. Coincidentally, this would also set up the rebuilding of the Corps, even offering the chance to bring Richard Rider (the original Nova) and Sam Alexander (aka Kid Nova) into Phase 4.

Chances of Death: 90%

Steve Rogers

Seeing Steve square up against Thanos in trailers and clips so far really comes off ominous. We can't help but feel like it's foreshadowing Cap's death, especially with the Mad Titan powered by a couple of Infinity Stones, giving him immense power over someone who's just a super-soldier. Truth be told, Thanos would really impose himself on Earth's Mightiest Heroes by killing Cap, as this would take one of the Avengers' biggest symbols of hope and resistance off the chessboard.

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Many theorized that Tony would be the one to die in this film, but Steve's death makes for a better narrative. They're no longer brothers-in-arms thanks to the Sokovia Accords in Civil War, so losing Steve before he got a chance to make amends would certainly push Iron Man to avenge his former teammate. Avengers 4 is Chris Evans' final film with Marvel Studios, but that doesn't rule out his death here, because Steve could simply appear in the sequel via flashbacks, Stark's BARF technology, in an alternate reality, or as a memory inspiring fellow superheroes.

Chances of Death: 95%

Loki

Thanos has unfinished business with Loki (Tom Hiddleston), after initially tasking him with using the Tesseract and a Chitauri army to enslave Earth. Loki failed there, while also losing the Mind Stone (another gift from Thanos), which would later become embedded in Paul Bettany's Vision. Losing two Infinity Stones like this isn't something Thanos will be taking lightly, and when he comes to extract the Space Stone from the Tesseract, we fully expect him to kill Loki.

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In terms of the overall narrative of the MCU, this makes sense because there's not much more Marvel Studios can do with Hiddleston as Loki. His character has truly run his course, especially after redeeming himself in Ragnarok, and what better legacy to leave than by dying a hero. Loki attempting to trick or fight off Thanos and the Black Order to allow Thor and his people to escape would see him go out in a blaze of glory, thereby bringing his redemption full-circle - and opening the door to another person portraying the character as a woman, child or teenager.

Chances of Death: 99%

Directed by Joe and Anthony Russo, Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War stars Robert Downey Jr., Josh Brolin, Mark Ruffalo, Tom Hiddleston, Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Jeremy Renner, Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Olsen, Sebastian Stan, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Bettany, Samuel L. Jackson, Cobie Smulders, Benedict Wong, Zoe Saldana, Karen Gillan, Vin Diesel, Dave Bautista, Pom Klementieff, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Holland and Anthony Mackie. The film opens April 27, 2018.