2026 marked 18 years since the inception of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Throughout nearly two decades, audiences have watched larger-than-life characters make their long-awaited debut, defy all odds by saving the day, team up with other heroes, and sometimes perish in the most heartbreaking ways. The franchise has been home to exhilarating moments and devastating tragedies alike. However, the list of unexpected deaths just got longer thanks to the saga's most recent release.
The mysterious tale that started back in 2021 with WandaVision is now coming to an end with VisionQuest. The latest Disney+ show is all about the synthetic Avenger trying to reconnect with the memories of his predecessor while discovering how to act like a human. In order to achieve his goals, he has help from other artificial intelligences that have shaped the MCU throughout the years, including Jarvis, DUM-E, U, E.D.I.T.H., F.R.I.D.A.Y., and even Ultron (to some extent). However, no one is ever truly safe in a Marvel project, including the code once programmed by Tony Stark.
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(L to R) Paul Bettany as Vision and Emily Hampshire in VisionQuest exclusively on Disney+. | Courtesy of Marvel
Jarvis dies in the second VisionQuest episode
Jarvis has been around since the inception of the MCU, acting as Tony Stark's personal AI assistant and his ever-trusted right hand. Eventually, audiences discovered that Iron Man was inspired by a real person when programming his partner in crime. The digital butler was based on Edwin Jarvis—a human who acted as the butler of Tony's father, Howard Stark.
Edwin Jarvis first appeared in the Agent Carter TV show, portrayed by James D'Arcy. However, that wasn't the last we saw of him on the small screen. D'Arcy returned to the role in VisionQuest, where Jarvis and other AIs are showcased in human form.
