In the movie, audiences see her working for SHIELD, mainly interacting withNick Furyand delivering expository dialogue.

Up untilSecret Invasion, the firstAvengersfilm remained Maria Hills most prominent appearance in the MCU apart fromAgents of SHIELD.

However, the creators had other plans.

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The most prominent example of fridging in the MCU occurs about halfway throughAvengers: Infinity War.

They are then told that to get to obtain the stone, one must sacrifice what they love most.

Thanos throws Gamora off the cliff to her death, gaining the Soul Stone for his Infinity Gauntlet.

Maria Hill, Cobie Smulders, Secret Invasion

The other major instance of MCU fridging is Aunt Mays death inSpider-Man: No Way Home.

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