The answer to whether Gamora is dead depends on which version of the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) you are referring to, due to events involving time travel.
In the primary timeline (often referred to as Universe 616 within the MCU context), there are effectively two significant points to consider regarding Gamora's status:
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The Original Gamora: This is the Gamora who was part of the original Guardians of the Galaxy team and developed a relationship with Peter Quill (Star-Lord). As confirmed by the reference: "Gamora who Thanos sacrificially slew on Vormir in 2018 is still dead". Her death was a permanent event for the character from that specific point in time in the main timeline.
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The 2014 Gamora: During the events of Avengers: Endgame, a version of Gamora from the year 2014 was brought forward in time to 2023. This occurred when Thanos and his forces, including his 2014 daughter Gamora, used a time-travel method facilitated by Nebula. This 2014 version of Gamora did not experience the events between 2014 and 2018, including joining the Guardians or meeting Quill in the same way her future counterpart did. This version is still alive in the current MCU timeline.
Therefore, while the original Gamora is definitively dead, a time-displaced version of the character continues to exist.
Understanding Gamora's Status in the MCU
The complexity surrounding Gamora's status arises from the time heist and its consequences depicted in Avengers: Endgame. Here's a breakdown:
The Fate of the Original Gamora
The Gamora who sacrificed herself on Vormir so Thanos could obtain the Soul Stone in Avengers: Infinity War (2018) is irrevocably gone. Her death was a critical moment in Thanos's quest and the MCU narrative.
The Arrival of the 2014 Gamora
As stated in the reference, the "Gamora who was leaped frogged along with Thanos and his forces from 2014 to the Avengers compound in 2023" is still alive. This version is effectively a different person with a different history from 2014 onwards compared to the deceased original. She joined the battle against Thanos in 2023 and remained in that timeline afterwards, charting her own path.
Key Points on Gamora's Status
- The Gamora from the first two Guardians of the Galaxy films and Avengers: Infinity War is dead.
- A version of Gamora from 2014 arrived in the present day (2023) during Avengers: Endgame and is currently alive.
- According to the reference, within the context described, there isn't a duplicate Gamora; the surviving one is the 2014 version who replaced the deceased original in the timeline's continuity moving forward.
Here's a simple table summarizing their status:
| Version of Gamora | Origin Point | Fate/Current Status |
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| Original Gamora | Main Timeline | Deceased (Died on Vormir in 2018) |
| 2014 Gamora | 2014 Timeline | Alive (Traveled to 2023 and remains) |
This situation explains why the character has appeared in subsequent MCU projects despite her death in Infinity War. The Gamora seen in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, for example, is the version from 2014 who joined the Ravagers.
