Alexei Shostakov / Red Guardian — Avengers: Doomsday Character Profile

About Alexei Shostakov / Red Guardian

Soviet super-soldier, Yelena's father figure, and seasoned warrior.

Alexei Shostakov / Red Guardian — Character Profile

Alignment

Anti-hero

Species

Enhanced_human

Abilities

Super-soldier strength, Combat experience, Family protection, Resilience, Tactical awareness

• Strength: 8/10
• Intelligence: 5/10
• Charisma: 6/10
• Morality: 6/10
• Influence: 5/10

Affiliations

• Marvel Cinematic Universe

Alexei Shostakov / Red Guardian's Known Relations

• Natasha Romanoff — Child
• Yelena Belova — Child

Alexei Shostakov / Red Guardian appears in 3 titles

• Black Widow (2021) — character page
• Thunderbolts* (2025) — character page
• Avengers: Doomsday (2026)

Character Facts

Played by

David Harbour

Appears in

Avengers: Doomsday (2026)

Role

Minor

Relationships (1)

• Alexei Shostakov / Red Guardian — family — Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh)

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