Honourable Mentions
There are plenty of other movie characters who could potentially give The Thing a terrible day.
RoboCop — Mostly mechanical, heavily armed and not particularly concerned about being eaten.
The Fly — The biology involved here would be absolutely horrifying.
Hellboy — Supernatural durability and considerable experience dealing with monsters.
Neo — If we're talking about Neo at his peak within the Matrix, The Thing has wandered into the wrong simulation.
So Who Actually Beats The Thing?
The biggest lesson here is that The Thing is most dangerous against ordinary biological organisms.
Put it against another human being and it's terrifying.
Put it against an entire research station full of humans and it's practically an extinction-level nightmare.
But supernatural beings, machines and characters capable of manipulating matter completely change the equation.
That's why Dr. Manhattan is probably the safest bet on this list. He's operating on a level where The Thing's biological advantages simply don't matter.
Superman is another strong contender, provided he doesn't give The Thing the opportunity to infect him.
And the T-1000 might be the most fascinating matchup because both creatures specialize in imitation, adaptation and making everyone around them incredibly nervous.
Ultimately, though, there is one golden rule when dealing with The Thing:
Never assume the person standing next to you is actually the person standing next to you.
Especially if they suddenly start growing teeth.
What Do You Think?
Who do YOU think could defeat The Thing?
Would you bet on Superman? Dr. Manhattan? Godzilla? The T-1000? Or do you think The Thing would somehow find a way to ruin everyone's day?
Comment below and let us know who you think deserves a spot on the ultimate anti-Thing team!
And remember: if someone in the comments starts insisting they're definitely not The Thing...
Keep an eye on them.
