Who Owns Avengers Tower Now? We Have Some Theories About This MCU Mystery

Updated on 10/17/2023 at 11:30 AM

One of the biggest ongoing mysteries in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has to do with Avengers Tower, which was known as Stark Tower before the team of heroes turned it into their headquarters. In "Spider-Man: Homecoming," we learn Tony Stark, aka Iron Man, sold the Manhattan building once the Avengers moved to a new base in upstate New York. However, despite the many movies and TV shows that have come since then, the MCU has yet to disclose the identity of the buyer.

When "Hawkeye" premiered on Disney+ in November 2021, Clint Barton, aka Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner), brought the topic up again to Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld), who is set to take on the Hawkeye mantle next. During the second episode of the series, Kate asks Clint if they can hide out at Avengers Tower while running from the Tracksuit Mafia. Clint tells her they can't because Tony sold the building a few years back, but he doesn't reveal who bought it from him — prolonging the mystery. So, of course, the identity of the buyer has kept fans curious and searching for any and all Easter eggs for insight.

So, who owns Avengers Tower now? Here are the most popular theories.

Does Mephisto Own Avengers Tower?

The current most popular theory is that the villain Mephisto owns Avengers Tower. That's because The Cosmic Circus reported back in May that Stark sold the tower to Mephisto, and that this would be revealed in the upcoming "Ironheart" series on Disney+.

If you're not a comics person, you're probably not familiar with Mephisto. He has yet to appear in the MCU, though the late Peter Fonda played a version of the character in 2007's "Ghost Rider." Mephisto is the ultimate bad guy in Marvel Comics and even goes by the Devil at times. He has demonic powers, can use magic, and can manipulate time, memories, and reality. He's also almost impossible to injure.

Rumors have claimed Mephisto will appear in "Ironheart" as a tech mogul. But we'll have to wait and see.

Do the Fantastic Four Own Avengers Tower?

Some fans think Reed Richards bought Avengers Tower and it'll soon become the Fantastic Four's headquarters, aka the Baxter Building. Marvel has announced a new Matt Shakman-directed Fantastic Four movie is in the works, though no casting has been announced. Since the Baxter Building is supposed to be located in Manhattan, just like Avengers Tower, it's easy to see how the two could be connected.

But that's not all! An Easter egg in "Spider-Man: Far From Home" may point toward the Fantastic Four owning Avengers Tower in the future. At the end of the movie, Spider-Man swings by the newly redesigned building, and, as pointed out by Fanfare, in the background there's a sign that reads, "We're so excited to show you what comes next!" Underneath the sign are the numbers one, two, and three, followed by an arrow pointing toward a question mark. Fans think it's supposed to be a number four, which could be a Fantastic Four tease.

In "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness," Jon Krasinski cameoes as another universe's version of Mister Fantastic, so the characters are definitely top of mind for Marvel.

Does Norman Osborn Own Avengers Tower?

Considering we find out that Avengers Tower gets sold in "Spider-Man: Homecoming" and then we see it under construction in "Spider-Man: Far From Home," it's possible the building might have fallen into the hands of a major Spider-Man character. Norman Osborn is a popular contender since he's the CEO of the multibillion-dollar corporation Oscorp Industries. The theory is that Osborn bought Avengers Tower so it can become the new Oscorp Tower.

Of course, the MCU doesn't have its own Osborn. The character who appears in "No Way Home", played by Willem Dafoe, is from another universe. It's possible the MCU could get its own version of Osborn in a fourth Spider-Man movie, and we would learn then that he owns the building.

Does Wilson Fisk Own Avengers Tower?

Another theory is that Vincent D'Onofrio's Wilson Fisk (also known as the supervillain Kingpin) is the new owner of Avengers Tower. Wilson is a wealthy businessman who runs a crime syndicate out of Fisk Tower, which is located in Manhattan as well, so he could have bought Avengers Tower to make it his new evil base.

Though Clint mentions the mystery buyer in "Hawkeye," we never find out their identity during the series, and Fisk doesn't talk about the tower during his show appearances. He's still on the likely list of suspects, though.

Does Dario Agger Own Avengers Tower?

Dario Agger, the CEO of Roxxon in Marvel Comics — one of the biggest corporations featured across Marvel properties — could also be the mysterious buyer. The character was rumored to appear in 2022's "Thor: Love and Thunder" movie, though ultimately that turned out to not be true. Still, the Greek business tycoon could join the MCU in the future.

Does Kang the Conqueror Own Avengers Tower?

Season one of the "Loki" TV series may hint at the new owner. During the show, Loki is transported to an alternate reality where Avengers Tower is no more. At the end of the fourth episode, we see the tower destroyed, but instead of there being an "A" on the building, it reads, "Qeng Enterprises." Interestingly enough, Qeng Enterprises is a company that buys Avengers Tower from Stark Industries in the comics. According to Marvel, the company is owned by a businessman named Mister Gryphon, who is a variant of Nathaniel Richards, aka the supervillain Kang the Conqueror, played by Jonathan Majors.

We know that the MCU has big plans for Kang; Phase 6 has a movie titled "Avengers: The Kang Dynasty" queued up. Could Kang's overarching story involve his purchasing of Avengers Tower? It's possible.