As the days leading up to the launch of the Avengers: Doomsday trailer, one approach, what’s best about the Internet is taking over: leaking, posturing, freaking out, and just generally shouting into the Multiverse-shaped abyss. And this round’s crop of supposed plot points? Delicious. Chaotic. Possibly despair-inducing. Oh, and definitely MCU-destroying should they prove true.
As to whether you believe these scoops or they are simply fan fiction fever dreams, one thing is sure: fans are eating very well today.
Doctor Doom Isn’t Just the Bad Guy; He’s A Disaster
For months, whispers among insiders indicated that Robert Downey Jr.’s comeback to the MCU wouldn’t include Iron Man’s return. However, he is taking on a new role with a metal mask as Victor Von Doom, and these reports make him one of the most emotionally nuanced villains in Marvel history.
As explained by Scooper on (@MyTimeToShineH), Doom’s legendary scars will not occur due to a failed experiment and a star explosion. Instead, they could result from a horrific accident that led to the death of his wife and son, causing scarring on his body.
Typical Doom fashion, he embarks on a hunt to find some answers. The trail is said to lead to an unexpected offender.
Captain America’s Time Travel May Have Unleashed Doom’s Fury
That is correct. The leak reports that Doom believes the chain reaction that led to the death of his family is traceable to Steve Rogers’ return to the past to be with Peggy Carter in Avengers: Endgame.
Thus, in this speculated plot, Cap didn’t only break hearts but also the Multiverse.
Due to incursions and timeline flux, Steve could have unwittingly triggered the death of Doom’s family. Now? The most straight-laced Boy Scout to inhabit the MCU has a mad genius metal sorcerer scientist out to get him.
Supporters are already discussing what is paramount to being noticed:
If Steve put that much chaos into play, why did they allow him to make an appearance as Old Man Cap to give Sam Wilson the shield? How can they resolve that time loop paradox?
“Avengers movie” is not complete without a continuity headache that lingers.
Is This The New Thanos-Level Threat?
The leaks strongly resemble what Marvel has planned for Infinity War, where viewers got to see Thanos personally after a post-credit tease.
Similarly, Avengers: Doomsday is said to completely introduce Doom, delve into his perspective, and develop him into a more-rounded character fueled by pain, which makes him more ruthless.
Initial feedback from insiders suggests that the Russo brothers may very well surpass their previous work.
“Looks Way Better Than Their Previous Marvel Films”
That is according to scooper Daniel Richtman, who hinted that Doomsday’s visuals are better than what the Russos accomplished in any of their previous Marvel films.
A pretty bold claim when those other films include Infinity War, Endgame, and The Winter Soldier.
Fans swiftly identified what this meant: that they could definitely look forward to a darker, edgier, more earth-toned visual style. Doom’s visual style.
The Most Stacked MCU Cast Ever
If true, this movie is going to have more cast members than Endgame.
Confirmed Stars Include:
- Chris Hemsworth
- Anthony Mackie
- Winston Duke
- Tom Hiddleston
- Sebastian Stan
- Letitia Wright
- Paul Rudd
- Robert Downey Jr.
New Avengers appearances:
- Wyatt Russell
- Simu Liu
- Tenoch Huerta Mejia
- Florence Pugh
- Danny Ramirez
- David Harbour
- Hannah John Kamen
- Lewis Pullman
From the Fantastic Four reboot:
- Pedro Pascal
- Vanessa Kirby
- Ebon Moss Bachrach
- Joseph Quinn
X-Men Legends Arriving:
- Kelsey Grammer
- Patrick Stewart
- Ian McKellen
- Alan Cumming
- Rebecca Romijn
- James Marsden
Reported appearances from the trades:
- Chris Evans
- Hayley Atwell
- Ryan Reynolds
Rumored to Appear:
- Tobey Maguire
- Hugh Jackman
- Brie Larson
- Elizabeth Olsen
The only name that has not been mentioned in connection with this film is Meryl Streep.
The Russo Brothers Return to the Avengers Throne
Years after leaving Marvel, Joe and Anthony Russo return with a script written alongside franchise architect Stephen McFeely. They are also said to be working with writer Michael Waldron, known for Loki and Multiverse of Madness, to make this movie embrace time turmoil, emotional depth, and mind-bending reality unwinding. That is to say: Expect pain. Expect confusion. Expect memes. Expect a box office smash.
What Comes After?
Avengers: Doomsday is set to hit theaters on December 18, 2026, marking the beginning of what is sure to become the Avengers: Secret Wars, which is scheduled for release on December 17, 2027.
