Avengers: Doomsday Finally Delivers an Exciting Teaser

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One has to give Disney some credit here — of all the Avengers: Doomsday teaser trailers that have been dropping since the holidays, one has finally gotten people excited. We wrote a little earlier about how the re-introduction of Captain America (or at least Steve Rogers) in the first teaser felt like a bit of an anti-climax, and the second one featuring Chris Hemsworth’s return as Thor didn’t really move the needle (the biggest story was that he was sporting short hair this time).

The X-Men Reunion That Got Fans Talking

While the fourth teaser has yet to drop (and apparently features some Black Panther characters), the third teaser — featuring the reunion of Patrick Stewart’s Professor X and Ian McKellen’s Magneto — got people talking, especially with the teaser ending with a cool reveal of James Marsden in full Cyclops mode. To many, this last reveal was especially significant, as his iteration of the character has notoriously been poorly served by the films.

Are These Farewells Ever Really Final?

Yet, there also seems to be something almost funny about the fact that it’s being teased as one last adventure for the old group, as it feels like we’ve all said goodbye to these characters before. Charles Xavier got a magnificent send-off in Logan, but like that film’s titular character, his retirement from a role he clearly still likes to play was premature. Patrick Stewart really hasn’t aged much in the last thirty or so years and is still more than capable of playing the part, and there’s something genuinely touching about seeing him reunite with Ian McKellen as Magneto in the trailer.

As for Cyclops — let the man have his day.

Which X-Men Are Confirmed for Avengers: Doomsday?

Of course, they aren’t the only X-Men set to appear in Avengers: Doomsday. Confirmed returns include:

• Rebecca Romijn as Mystique
• Alan Cumming as Nightcrawler (his first time playing the role since X2: X-Men United)
• Kelsey Grammer as Beast (yes!)
• Channing Tatum as Gambit, who never appeared in a proper X-Men film but memorably played the character in Deadpool vs. Wolverine

What This Means for the Future of the X-Men

There are also plenty of other X-Men who could show up — if not in Doomsday, then almost certainly in Secret Wars — including Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine and Ryan Reynolds as the X-Men-adjacent Deadpool (who may actually appear in Doomsday as well).

All of this appears to be building toward a full reboot of the X-Men franchise, likely introducing a new cast via the Multiverse. Whether this truly ends up being the original team’s final hurrah remains to be seen.

At any rate, we want to know what you, our readers, think about the X-Men showing up in Avengers: Doomsday. Let us know your thoughts in the comments — we’d love to hear how you think the movie is shaping up.

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Doomsday Trailer Three

As reported weeks ago, Avatar: Fire and Ash will have four different teasers attached for Avengers: Doomsday for its first four weeks in theaters. The first teaser eased us in, but made a big announcement with footage of Chris Evans picking up where he left off as Steve Rogers and the trailer ended with the text, “Steve Rogers will return in Avengers: Doomsday.” The second trailer brought us a look at the state of Chris Hemsworth’s Thor and brought back some dramatic context to the character after Love and Thunder emphasized comedy. Last week saw the unveiling of the third trailer, and now, Marvel has officially released it online.

To me, my X-Men

With Avengers: Doomsday being the culmination of the latest phases of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, there are many things to look forward to. Specifically, we will see the multiverse play a big role with not only the return of recently established characters like the Fantastic Four, but cast members of past franchises will make a leap into the MCU — and the biggest reveal is the return of Fox’s X-Men. This teaser is brief, but we get to see Professor Xavier’s mansion, along with Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen reprising their roles as Professor X and Magneto. Then, the money shot shows off James Marsden making a dramatic appearance as Cyclops in comic-accurate fatigues, much like Hugh Jackman finally adorned in Deadpool & Wolverine.

The Doomsday Cast is Marvel’s Biggest

The cast of Avengers: Doomsday includes Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, Letitia Wright as Shuri, Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson, Paul Rudd as Scott Lang, Wyatt Russell as John Walker, Tenoch Huerta Mejía as Namor, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm, Simi Liu as Shang-Chi, Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, Kelsey Grammer as Hank McCoy, Lewis Pullman as Bob, Danny Ramirez as Joaquin Torres, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, David Harbour as Red Guardian, Winston Duke as M’Baku, Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost, Tom Hiddleston as Loki, Patrick Stewart as Charles Xavier, Ian McKellen as Erik Lehnsherr, Alan Cumming as Kurt Wagner, Rebecca Romijn as Raven Darkhölme, James Marsden as Scott Summers, Channing Tatum as Remy LeBeau, Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, and Robert Downey Jr. as Victor von Doom. The film is set to hit theaters on December 18, 2026.

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And so another year is in the books, and 2025 proved to be a rough one for Hollywood. While box office grosses ticked up slightly, they remain well below pre-pandemic norms—levels the industry has never truly recovered.

Several formerly indestructible franchises stumbled. Marvel, in particular, is likely uneasy after the relative underperformance of Captain America: Brave New World and Thunderbolts (though Fantastic Four: First Steps performed reasonably well).

Even DC wasn’t immune. While Superman earned praise, its roughly $600 million global gross would once have been considered merely acceptable for a superhero tentpole—not a triumph.

Is Netflix a Threat to Theatrical Movies?

One of the biggest clouds hanging over the industry is the possibility of Netflix acquiring Warner Bros. If that deal goes through, the streamer’s proposed 17-day theatrical window would be devastating for exhibitors. At a time when theaters are already fighting for relevance, such a move could accelerate the decline of traditional exhibition.

Why 2026 Could Be a Make-or-Break Year

Despite the gloom, 2026 is shaping up to be massive—and potentially decisive for several studios. At the center of it all is Marvel’s Avengers: Doomsday.

If that film underperforms, it would represent a seismic blow to what was once the most reliable franchise in Hollywood history. Success, on the other hand, could help stabilize the genre and restore some confidence in big-screen spectacle.

Are There Too Many Sequels and Reboots?

One thing is immediately obvious when looking at the 2026 slate: it’s dominated by sequels and reboots. Original films are few and far between, though there are notable exceptions—most prominently Disclosure Day from Steven Spielberg.

We’ve already posted an extensive horror preview, along with another broader movie preview earlier this week, but the overall trend is clear: studios are leaning heavily on familiar IP as risk aversion continues to define the post-pandemic era.

The Big Question

What movie are you most looking forward to in 2026?
Take the poll—or let us know your pick in the comments.

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2025 ended up being a pretty decent year for movies, with some true standouts like Marty Supreme, Weapons, and Hamnet. But with the sun setting on 2025, it’s time to look forward to the films being released in 2026. And boy are there a lot of sequels and adaptations. I suppose that’s just the nature of modern day cinema and that’s not to say that there won’t be some original films that really blow us away this year. But those tend to be a bit more under the radar until closer to release. Even still, I’m pretty excited for many releases this year and think that we should be in store for some great additions to already established franchises. So let’s take a look at some of the upcoming movies in 2026.

And don’t forget to check out our 2026 Horror Preview as well!

Wuthering Heights (February 13th)

Emerald Fennell has really made quite the impact with films like Promising Young Woman and Saltburn. Now it’s time for her to adapt one of the most famous novels out there with Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights. It is “A passionate and tumultuous love story set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, exploring the intense and destructive relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw.” Pairing Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi seems like the work of some mad genius. The Valentine’s Day release is sure to make this one another win for Fennell.

Crime 101 (February 13)

Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, and Halle Berry star in this action-thriller based on the work of Don Winslow (writer of Savages). Directed by Bart Layton, whose American Animals was quite the Sundance gem eight years back, this is the kind of adrenaline-charged original fare you don’t get too often in theaters anymore. Here’s the synopsis:

Set against the sun-bleached grit of Los Angeles, CRIME 101 weaves the tale of an elusive thief (Chris Hemsworth) whose high-stakes heists unfolding along the iconic 101 freeway have mystified police. When he eyes the score of a lifetime with hopes of this being his final job, his path collides with a disillusioned insurance broker (Halle Berry) who is facing her own crossroads, forcing the two to collaborate. Determined to crack the case, a relentless detective (Mark Ruffalo) closes in on the operation, raising the stakes even higher. As the multimillion-dollar heist approaches, the line between hunter and hunted begins to blur, and all three are forced to confront the cost of their choices–and the realization that there’s no turning back. 

Project Hail Mary (March 20th)

Andy Weir writes some of the most interesting science fiction of the modern era and it’s been far too long since we got an adaptation of one of his other big works, The Martian. The story involves: “Science teacher Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from extinction… but an unexpected friendship means he may not have to do it alone.” While the trailer gave away a little much for my liking, it’s hard to count against Ryan Gosling in the entertainment department.

Disclosure Day (June 12th)

I’m still not sold on the title, but it’s hard not to be excited at the concept of Steven Spielberg returning to the world of Aliens with this UFO thriller. With a cast that includes Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Wyatt Russell and Colman Domingo, this look very intriguing. Plot details are still pretty scant but it looks more in line with Close Encounters than War of the Worlds.

Toy Story 5 (June 12th)

It’s always interesting to see what new obstacles the filmmakers manage to put in the way of our favorite toys, and the plot for Toy Story 5 seems like a long time coming: “Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and the rest of the gang’s jobs are challenged when they’re introduced to electronics, a new threat to playtime.” With all the main cast returning, plus fun additions like Conan O’Brien, it’ll be nice to see another story within this world. While the third entry provided the perfect ending, the fourth proved that there’s still some juice left in the tank, and I’m excited to see what they do with this one.

Supergirl (June 26th, 2026)

The second film in James Gunn’s DCU has some pretty high expectations going in. But if Superman was any indication, we’re in for a much less gloomy version of a Superhero movie. And while we just got a taste of her last year, this origin story should give us a better overall picture of what Supes’ cousin has been up to. Plus, it’s going to be awesome to see Jason Momoa’s Lobo chomp on a cigar in a role that he was born to play.

The Odyssey (July 17th)

I’m not sure if there’s any other film releasing that has the level of hype of this film. With opening day showings already being sold out for the last 6 months, there’s nothing quite like a Christopher Nolan movie. For those that never had to read the book in school, The Odyssey “After the Trojan War, Odysseus faces a dangerous voyage back to Ithaca, meeting creatures like the Cyclops Polyphemus, Sirens, and Circe along the way.“

Spider-Man: Brand New Day (July 31st)

There’s a certain excitement to any new Spider-man moving coming out and, thankfully, we’ve never been too many years without one. With Shang-Chi director Destin Daniel Cretton taking over behind the camera, it’ll be interesting to see what he brings to the table. Even more exciting is that this should be putting Spidey more street level and allow us to see him less MCU-afied. Though, it’s hard to say since this will also be featuring a tons of other characters like Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk, Jon Bernthal’s Punisher and Sadie Sink’s mystery character. Here’s hoping they allow the character to be a bit more independent and less reliant on what’s going on with the rest of the MCU.

The Social Reckoning (October 9th)

I would have never expected there to be a sequel to David Fincher’s The Social Network yet here we are. And honestly? I’m actually pretty intrigued. A lot has happened in the world of Mark Zuckerberg since the creation of Facebook and it will be interesting to see how writer Aaron Sorkin (who is now taking over directing duties) presents the story which follows “Frances Haugen, a young Facebook engineer, who enlisted the help of Jeff Horwitz, a Wall Street Journal reporter, to blow the whistle on the social network’s most guarded secrets.“

The Hunger Games: Sunrise of the Reaping (November 20th)

I’ve been pretty let down by many of the films in the Hunger Game series so when I tell you this one has me excited, just know that I’m a hard sell for these. But having read the book that this one is based, this is easily the best story yet and I can’t wait to see some of these scenes come to life. The casting has been perfect and it’ll be great to see Haymitch’s time in the games. Plus, it’s cool that they were able to get Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson back, even if it’s likely just a bookends role, where Harrelson’s Haymitch is likely telling them his story. Either way Sunrise of the Reaping “Explores Panem 24 years before Katniss’ saga, starting on the morning of the reaping for the 50th Hunger Games, where a young Haymitch Abernathy participates.“

Avengers Doomsday (December 18th)

It seems like just about everyone who’s ever put on a supersuit is returning for Doomsday, not to mention Robert Downey Jr, whose Tony Stark famously died in the last Avengers teamup. Whether it’s Marvel calling a hail mary and trying to save the MCU is irrelevant if they’re able to pull off a massive spectacle that brings in the money. And they’re doing a great job of building that hype already as there have already been multiple teaser trailers (four revealing different characters returning). The story appears to feature Doctor Doom going after the children of famous superheroes, causing them to all band together to try and take him out. We’ve got the OG X-Men returning.

Dune Part Three (December 18th)

Part of me thinks that Dune is going to move at some point to avoid Doomsday. I just can’t imagine it competing with a behemoth like an Avengers film, but I guess crazier things have been done. We’re still following Timothy Chalamet’s Paul Atreides but given how crazy the source material gets, I’ll be curious to see how it translates to a movie, as it’s always felt pretty unadaptable. Though, if anyone can do it, I’m sure Denis Villeneuve is up to the task.

What film are you looking forward to the most in 2026? Are there any Original films that you think will be sleeper hits? Let us know in the comments!

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Teaser Trailer Two

Marvel is releasing four teasers with Avatar: Fire and Ash for the first four weeks of its run. When the first teaser was unveiled to be a character tease for Steve Rogers’ return to the fight, it was clear how each of the teasers would highlight an aspect of the film. The next one is officially released online by Marvel and features Thor in a prayer to his father, Odin. Stakes for Thor have been raised now that he’s a father (which may be a theme for our OGs since the Rogers trailer showed him with his own child). Thor’s prayer has him calling for strength for one last fight. This presents more emotional weight since Hemsworth is seemingly aiming to hang up the hammer after this entry.

Avengers: Doomsday Will Be Massive

There’s still a lot of pressure on Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars to give fans an experience on par (or greater) than the one-two punch of Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, but the cast have certainly been singing its praises. Channing Tatum has claimed that fans are “just not ready” for their “brains to ooze out their ears.”

The Doomsday Cast is Marvel’s Biggest

The cast of Avengers: Doomsday includes Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, Letitia Wright as Shuri, Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson, Paul Rudd as Scott Lang, Wyatt Russell as John Walker, Tenoch Huerta Mejía as Namor, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm, Simi Liu as Shang-Chi, Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, Kelsey Grammer as Hank McCoy, Lewis Pullman as Bob, Danny Ramirez as Joaquin Torres, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, David Harbour as Red Guardian, Winston Duke as M’Baku, Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost, Tom Hiddleston as Loki, Patrick Stewart as Charles Xavier, Ian McKellen as Erik Lehnsherr, Alan Cumming as Kurt Wagner, Rebecca Romijn as Raven Darkhölme, James Marsden as Scott Summers, Channing Tatum as Remy LeBeau, Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, and Robert Downey Jr. as Victor von Doom. The film is set to hit theaters on December 18, 2026.

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The first teaser attached to Avatar

Disney announced a couple of weeks ago that they were implementing an interesting-sounding strategy for Avatar: Fire and Ash. The studio announced that not only would they feature a teaser for the upcoming event film, Avengers: Doomsday, but they would attach four teasers to the James Cameron movie. Doomsday is poised to be a big film for the Marvel Universe, so it stood to reason that they would start promotion in an epic way, but this strategy seemed like overkill. Then, the first teaser for the first week was released, and suddenly, it made sense. Each teaser is likely to be very short and announce the appearance of a character in the upcoming film.

The Return of a Hero

For those who have seen Avatar: Fire and Ash this past week, they have also seen the teaser (or you may have come across a leak online), but you can now view it for yourself, as it’s officially been released. The first one shows Chris Evans as Steve Rogers, just as we left him in Endgame. The text at the end simply stated “Steve Rogers will return in Avengers: Doomsday.” So, what’s the consensus on it? It feels almost as emotionally confusing as when Robert Downey Jr. was announced to return as Doctor Doom. Sure, it’s nice to see them, but does it feel like desperation on Marvel’s part? After ten years with these characters and their arcs seemingly coming to an end with Endgame, is bringing them back taking the impact of their conclusion away? Just as Toy Story 4 and the upcoming Toy Story 5 lessen the emotional goodbye of Toy Story 3?

Response?

What is the response from the audience? From you all. As many of you know, social media and thread comments are tough to gauge with bots and trolls just making blanket or incendiary statements. I’m sure there are many, many, many Marvel fans who are excited to see the OG Captain America make his return. But there are also likely a lot of people who think this isn’t quite a good development. Marvel is known for fan service and surprises. Now that the universe has been long established and is massive, almost every new entry has people wondering, “Who might show up in this one? Who are they gonna tease?”

With the recent reception of the MCU’s quality, the reveal of Steve Rogers’ return is on a slippery slope and feels like a crutch. If the last couple of phases of the Marvel films were strong enough, would they feel the need to pull Evans back into the fray? Or has this been the plan all along? As ridiculous as the Fast & Furious movies have been, sloppily bringing back dead characters from past movies has shown to cheapen any kind of dramatic moment they once had and has totally eliminated any stakes since they can just come back later.

I know characters come back all the time in the comics and it’s too early to tell how the Russos are weaving Rogers’ return into the new film. Doomsday is supposed to be crazy multiverse action, so perhaps his return is truly warranted. I am excited to see Evans again, but I hope the movie sticks the landing.

How do YOU feel about the return of Steve Rogers? Sound off in the comments below!

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How the Spider-Man: Brand New Day Teaser Might Have Leaked

THR’s Heat Vision newsletter explored one theory for why these leaks have occurred, at least in the case of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. They explain that “it escaped from a service studios use to get early feedback on trailers from average moviegoers, who sign NDAs in exchange for looking at stuff early… The Brand New Day trailer is played on a computer screen that could be logged into such a site, but it’s unclear.“

There have been rumours that the Brand New Day teaser trailer is scheduled to air with Anaconda on Christmas Day or during the Super Bowl in February, but no confirmation has been made.

What We Know About Brand New Day

Production recently wrapped on Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which has been directed by Destin Daniel Cretton (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) from a screenplay by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers.

Tom Holland has naturally returned as Peter Parker/Spider-Man, and Jon Bernthal joins him as Frank Castle/Punisher, Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner/Hulk, Zendaya as MJ, Jacob Batalon as Ned Leeds, Michael Mando as Mac Gargan/Scorpion, and Marvin Jones III as Lonnie Lincoln/Tombstone. Liza Colón-Zayas and Tramell Tillman appear in unspecified roles. Sadie Sink is also playing a character whose identity has been shrouded in mystery, and we may see more of her, as reports suggest she has joined the cast of Avengers: Secret Wars.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is set to be released in theaters on July 31, 2026, followed by Avengers: Doomsday on December 18, 2026.

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SPOILERS: Who’s returning for Avengers: Doomsday?

The first teaser for Avengers: Doomsday has revealed that Steve Rogers, the hero wrapped in stars and stripes played by Chris Evans, will return in the next larger-than-life Marvel adventure, set to release on December 18, 2026. But wait! There’s more! Not only is Cap returning, but he’s also the father of a newborn child! I’m guessing Cap finally found his dance partner, eh?

What does the Avengers: Doomsday teaser show us?

The Cap-focused teaser is one of several promos linked to Avengers: Doomsday, with each one focusing on other characters in the coming weeks. In the teaser, set on a tranquil farm, we find Steve riding a motorcycle up to his quiet home as a piano rendition of the “Avengers” theme plays in the background. After taking off his blue helmet and looking at it reflectively, we see that he’s holding a newborn baby. After looking proudly at the little bundle of joy, the teaser ends with “Steve Rogers will return for ‘Avengers: Doomsday.'”

We’ve got questions!

The new Avengers: Doomsday teaser elicits a few questions. Is Steve Rogers rejoining the Avengers as Captain America? Is he retired? Is this the same Steve Rogers who helped defeat Thanos in Avengers: Endgame, or is this character from an alternate timeline? Additionally, who’s the mother of Steve’s child? Peggy Carter? Sharon Carter? Someone else?

Chris Evans is one of several MCU superstars returning for Avengers: Doomsday, including Robert Downey Jr. However, Downey won’t return as Iron Man, also known as Tony Stark. Instead, he’ll play Victor Von Doom, the classic Fantastic Four villain and ruler of Latveria. How Downey steps into the villainous role remains unclear, but we’re excited to find out.

What do you think about Chris Evans returning as Steve Rogers in Avengers: Doomsday? Do you think it’s the same Steve Rogers as before? Who do you think Cap got “patriotic” with to produce a child? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Since Disney clearly wants fans experiencing these in theaters, it’s unclear whether all four Avengers: Doomsday teaser trailers will ultimately be released online — at least in any official capacity.

Avengers: Doomsday Will Be Massive

There’s still a lot of pressure on Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars to give fans an experience on par (or greater) than Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, but the cast have certainly been singing its praises. Channing Tatum has claimed that fans are “just not ready” for their “brains to ooze out their ears.“ Challenge accepted.

The Doomsday Cast is Marvel’s Biggest

The cast of Avengers: Doomsday includes Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, Letitia Wright as Shuri, Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson, Paul Rudd as Scott Lang, Wyatt Russell as John Walker, Tenoch Huerta Mejía as Namor, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm, Simi Liu as Shang-Chi, Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, Kelsey Grammer as Hank McCoy, Lewis Pullman as Bob, Danny Ramirez as Joaquin Torres, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, David Harbour as Red Guardian, Winston Duke as M’Baku, Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost, Tom Hiddleston as Loki, Patrick Stewart as Charles Xavier, Ian McKellen as Erik Lehnsherr, Alan Cumming as Kurt Wagner, Rebecca Romijn as Raven Darkhölme, James Marsden as Scott Summers, Channing Tatum as Remy LeBeau, Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, and Robert Downey Jr. as Victor von Doom. The film is set to hit theaters on December 18, 2026.

Avatar: Fire and Ash will be released on December 19. Will you be watching it multiple times to catch all the Avengers: Doomsday trailers?

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Why Disney/Marvel is re-releasing Endgame again in 2026

It’s easy to understand why Disney and Marvel would want to re-release Avengers: Endgame ahead of Doomsday, as the Russo brothers direct Endgame, which features a powerhouse performance by Robert Downey Jr. The trio returns to the Marvel Universe for Doomsday, though Downey is playing the classic villain Victor Von Doom in Doomsday. Slapping Endgame on the big screen again will remind audiences of the trio’s creative prowess and chemistry, adding fuel to the fire for an event film featuring characters from Marvel’s Thunderbolts*, Fantastic Four: First Steps, and X-Men franchises.

Endgame is now the second-highest-grossing film of all time domestically with $858 million, behind only Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which grossed $937 million. Additionally, it is the second-highest-grossing U.S. film of all time internationally with $1.941 billion, behind only Avatar’s $2.138 billion.

What was it like to see Avengers: Endgame the fist time around?

Avengers: Endgame is the sequel to Avengers: Infinity War, a two-part event that remains one of the most significant cultural touchstones in cinema of the past several decades. Everything the Marvel Cinematic Universe had built to that point mattered more than ever as Thanos threatened to unmake reality as we know it. Endgame not only picked up the Infinity War ball and ran with it, but it spiked that sucker into the ground while audiences let out a deafening roar of excitement. I can still recall the fever pitch of anticipation the night I went to see Avengers: Endgame. The crowd was positively buzzing during the final battle, and I had trouble hearing the movie during that scene where all the portals open up. While I’m not sure that a re-release of Endgame can recapture that magic, it’s a fantastic opportunity for those who missed the movie in theaters the first time around, or want to take another ride on one of Marvel Studios‘ most incredible and most exhilarating cinematic roller coasters.

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According to Deadline, Sink would tease a possible change to her look to throw anticipating fans off the scent of her character’s identity. She told Entertainment Weekly,

A lot of people forget that hair color can change, but yeah, I understand all of the theories. People will just have to wait and see. I’m excited for all of it to maybe be put to rest.”

When asked if she might be playing Jean Grey, Sink responded, “That was happening before I even knew that I would be working on this project. I was like, ‘Wait! What are people talking about?’”

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is still shooting, with the production slated to wrap up in the middle of December. Destin Daniel Cretton (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) is directing from a screenplay by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers. Holland has naturally returned as Peter Parker/Spider-Man, and he’s joined by Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle/Punisher, Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner/Hulk, Zendaya as MJ, Jacob Batalon as Ned Leeds, Michael Mando as Mac Gargan/Scorpion, and Marvin Jones III as Lonnie Lincoln/Tombstone. Liza Colón-Zayas and Tramell Tillman appear in unspecified roles.

Before we get to Secret Wars, we’ve got Avengers: Doomsday to look forward to. The stacked cast of the Marvel flick includes Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, Letitia Wright as Shuri, Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson, Paul Rudd as Scott Lang, Wyatt Russell as John Walker, Tenoch Huerta Mejía as Namor, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm, Simi Liu as Shang-Chi, Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, Kelsey Grammer as Hank McCoy, Lewis Pullman as Bob, Danny Ramirez as Joaquin Torres, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, David Harbour as Red Guardian, Winston Duke as M’Baku, Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost, Tom Hiddleston as Loki, Patrick Stewart as Charles Xavier, Ian McKellen as Erik Lehnsherr, Alan Cumming as Kurt Wagner, Rebecca Romijn as Raven Darkhölme, James Marsden as Scott Summers, Channing Tatum as Remy LeBeau, Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, and Robert Downey Jr. as Victor von Doom. The film is set to hit theaters on December 18, 2026, and will be followed by Secret Wars on December 17, 2027.

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The image in question (from left to right) features James Marsden as Cyclops, Rebecca Romijn as Mystique, Channing Tatum as Gambit, Teyonah Paris as Monica Rambeau, Alan Cumming as Nightcrawler, Patrick Stewart as Professor Charles Xavier, and Ian McKellen as Magneto. Everyone is decked out in their X-Men finery, though, as many people are pointing out, the image is a little too perfect to be real. Plus, to my knowledge, Monica Rambeau is not a member of the X-Men, nor is Paris confirmed to be part of the Doomsday cast.

An interesting aspect of today’s story is that, not too long ago, this image would have been accepted as gospel to many. However, AI has taken over the internet in such alarming and obnoxious ways that fewer people are willing to believe what they see online. In all likelihood, this Doomsday image is simply stirring the pot, and we can write it off as a taste of things to come.

The cast of Avengers: Doomsday includes Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, Letitia Wright as Shuri, Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson, Paul Rudd as Scott Lang, Wyatt Russell as John Walker, Tenoch Huerta Mejía as Namor, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm, Simi Liu as Shang-Chi, Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, Kelsey Grammer as Hank McCoy, Lewis Pullman as Bob, Danny Ramirez as Joaquin Torres, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, David Harbour as Red Guardian, Winston Duke as M’Baku, Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost, Tom Hiddleston as Loki, Patrick Stewart as Charles Xavier, Ian McKellen as Erik Lehnsherr, Alan Cumming as Kurt Wagner, Rebecca Romijn as Raven Darkhölme, James Marsden as Scott Summers, Channing Tatum as Remy LeBeau, Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, and Robert Downey Jr. as Victor von Doom. The film is set to hit theaters on December 18, 2026.

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“It was really awesome, exciting,” Liu told Variety during a press tour for Netflix‘s latest animated film, In Your Dreams. “So many actors that I grew up watching, and to get to kind of play in that sandbox with them… it’s a dream come true. I grew up watching superhero movies and wanting to believe that the outcasts and the nerds and the weirdos could find it in themselves to have superpowers and save the day. That’s what 12-year-old me clung on to. I still believe, for better or for worse, in the power of what those movies stand for today.”

Lately, not everyone shares Liu’s opinion about the state of superhero filmmaking, with some arguing that “superhero fatigue” is a real phenomenon and that the MCU has lost its way. Liu isn’t trying to hear any of that guff, even if it’s just an opinion of the vocal minority. When asked what he thinks about people who say the superhero genre has nothing left to offer fans, Liu clapped back by saying, “It’s kind of fashionable now to hate on it,” he says. “I think there are valid critiques of the way that movies are made, the way that production budgets are handled, I think that there are a lot of valid things to say, but this idea of shitting on superhero movies as a genre, I don’t know. I don’t know I because I am speaking as somebody who just absolutely loved watching them as a kid.”

I’m with Simu on this one, folks. There are aspects of superhero filmmaking to criticize, sure, but the entire genre? Nah. I don’t know that we’ll ever get back to that pre-Endgame high, but the comic world is so vast that there’s never a shortage of material to inspire new stories and ideas. What do you think? Let us know in the comments section below.

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I’ve always been such a fan of Famke Janssen, going back to when she established one of the greatest Bond Girls/Femme Fatales as Xenia Onatopp in Goldeneye. Then she became the definitive Jean Grey for many of us in the X-Men Franchise. And I absolutely loved her in the severely underrated Boy Kills World a few years ago. Now, she’s starring in the Netflix series, Amsterdam Empire, where she finally gets to make something in both her native language and her hometown.

I was fortunate to talk to Famke about Amsterdam Empire as well as some of her memorable roles over the years. We get into what it was like for her to be a producer on her new Netflix show, as well as contribute to the costume design. She also addresses the rumors about her potential appearance in an upcoming Avengers movie. Though, those hoping for a return may need to damper those expectations. This was a great talk, and you can check it out in the embedded video above.

Amsterdam Empire plot: Jack van Doorn, the rich and notorious founder of the coffee shop empire Jackal, has had to fight his entire career against criminals, competitors, and absurd Dutch laws to become the biggest of them all. When his affair with a well-known journalist comes to light, it turns out that his most dangerous enemy has been living under his roof all this time: his betrayed wife, Betty (Famke Janssen), an ex-pop diva who knows all his weak spots and secrets and will not rest until she has taken everything from him.

Amsterdam Empire is Now Streaming On Netflix.

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While speaking with ScreenRant, Liu was asked to describe the upcoming Marvel epic in just three words. “Yeah, three: dream come true,” he said.

He continued, “I mean, there are just so many actors in it, and getting to work with those people as peers is really incredible because I grew up watching so many of them. It feels, in a lot of ways, like a love letter to the entire genre of superhero movies. And I think there’s something really fun about that.“

I will admit, there is something special about seeing so many Marvel heroes unite in one project, but Doomsday will need more than that to succeed. It’s no secret that Marvel has been struggling to recapture its former glory. Recent projects like Thunderbolts* and The Fantastic Four: First Steps have been seen as a step in the right direction, but there’s still a lot of pressure on Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars to give fans an experience on par (or greater) than Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame.

The cast of Avengers: Doomsday includes Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, Letitia Wright as Shuri, Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson, Paul Rudd as Scott Lang, Wyatt Russell as John Walker, Tenoch Huerta Mejía as Namor, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm, Simi Liu as Shang-Chi, Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, Kelsey Grammer as Hank McCoy, Lewis Pullman as Bob, Danny Ramirez as Joaquin Torres, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, David Harbour as Red Guardian, Winston Duke as M’Baku, Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost, Tom Hiddleston as Loki, Patrick Stewart as Charles Xavier, Ian McKellen as Erik Lehnsherr, Alan Cumming as Kurt Wagner, Rebecca Romijn as Raven Darkhölme, James Marsden as Scott Summers, Channing Tatum as Remy LeBeau, Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, and Robert Downey Jr. as Victor von Doom. The film is set to hit theaters on December 18, 2026.

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Andrew Garfield recently sat down with GQ for a session where he replied to reader questions across various platforms. While Garfield bounced around YouTube, Reddit and even Quora, it was on X that he found one specifically related to Spider-Man. The question read: “Will Tobey and Andrew Garfield’s Spider-Man be in Avengers Doomsday aswell?” Garfield’s response: “No. Unequivocally, f*cking no.”

Garfield has been open about wanting to reprise Spider-Man in a more substantial way than he did in No Way Home, saying, “I think it would have to be very weird. I would want to do something very strange. I would want to do something very unique and offbeat and surprising.” So is Doomsday “weird” enough? Not likely. Now, is Secret Wars? That seems to have far more potential and seems like the perfect opportunity for Marvel to bring in just about every character they possibly can, especially since it’s poised to be the studio’s biggest movie ever (it will also be the 40th in the MCU). Doomsday has plenty established already but also has a lot of work to do in terms of plot, whereas Secret Wars will have the foundation firmly in place and have more time to throw everything – and everybody – at the screen.

One of the other questions he found online asked, “Who would win in a fight between Tobey’s Spider-Man, Andrew’s Spider-Man and Tom’s Spider-Man?” Garfield responded, simply, “We wouldn’t fight. We’re friends.” Not big on the hypotheticals, eh, Andrew? Hey, feel free to respond to that one in our comments section!

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If true, I would imagine the first look would be something relatively brief, with perhaps a teasing glimpse of Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom. Just enough to give fans a little taste.

Although production on Doomsday has wrapped, a “healthy dose of additional photography” is expected to follow. It’s no secret that Marvel has been struggling to recapture its former glory. Recent projects like Thunderbolts* and The Fantastic Four: First Steps have been seen as a promising return to form, but there’s still a lot of pressure on Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars to give fans an experience on par (or greater) than Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame.

The cast have certainly been singing its praises (of course, what else are they going to say), with Channing Tatum recently claiming that fans are “just not ready” for their “brains to ooze out their ears.“

The cast of Avengers: Doomsday includes Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, Letitia Wright as Shuri, Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson, Paul Rudd as Scott Lang, Wyatt Russell as John Walker, Tenoch Huerta Mejía as Namor, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm, Simi Liu as Shang-Chi, Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, Kelsey Grammer as Hank McCoy, Lewis Pullman as Bob, Danny Ramirez as Joaquin Torres, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, David Harbour as Red Guardian, Winston Duke as M’Baku, Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost, Tom Hiddleston as Loki, Patrick Stewart as Charles Xavier, Ian McKellen as Erik Lehnsherr, Alan Cumming as Kurt Wagner, Rebecca Romijn as Raven Darkhölme, James Marsden as Scott Summers, Channing Tatum as Remy LeBeau, Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, and Robert Downey Jr. as Victor von Doom. The film is set to hit theaters on December 18, 2026.

If the first trailer for Avengers: Doomsday is released with Avatar: Fire and Ash, what do you hope to see in it?

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“[Marvel] set a bar for themselves every movie and they beat it every single movie,” Tatum told Entertainment Tonight. “As I was reading it, I was like, ‘No, how are they going to do this?!’ Like, I don’t understand how they’re gonna do this. You’re just not ready. I don’t know how to describe it to you. It’s gonna make your brains ooze out of your ears, like in the way that I knew when Blade walks on screen in Deadpool & Wolverine… it’s that, times like 50.“

Tatum naturally couldn’t spill much about the story, merely repeating, “You’re just not ready.“

Although there have certainly been highlights to the Multiverse Saga, the franchise just hasn’t been able to hit the same storytelling heights found in the Infinity Saga. Recent projects like Thunderbolts* and The Fantastic Four: First Steps have seen Marvel starting to right the ship, but there’s still a lot of pressure on Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars to bring the Saga to a satisfying close. Will they be able to do it? Unlike Shane Black, who believes that Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom will save comic book movies, I’m not convinced. I’m sure it will be suitably epic and feature everything but the kitchen sink, but I want to… feel something again. Give me something to care about beyond cameos from legacy Marvel stars.

Tatum will next be seen starring in Derek Cianfrance’s Roofman, which recently debuted at TIFF. The official synopsis reads, “Based on an unbelievable true story, Roofman follows Jeffrey Manchester (Tatum), a former Army Ranger and struggling father who turns to robbing McDonald’s restaurants by cutting holes in their roofs, earning him the nickname: Roofman. After escaping prison, he secretly lives inside a Toys “R” Us for six months, surviving undetected while planning his next move. But when he falls for Leigh (Kirsten Dunst), a divorced mom drawn to his undeniable charm, his double life begins to unravel, setting off a compelling and suspenseful game of cat and mouse as his past closes in.” The film will hit theaters on October 10. You can check out a review from our own Chris Bumbray right here.

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“I mean, it seemed like at first a cynical idea, you know, ‘Oh, let’s just go back to the well of the one guy that seems to always save us.’ But it’s going to work,” Black told ComicBook.com. “It’s really going to work. And he’s brought to it… I’m not at liberty to say anything, not that I know. I’m thrilled because I’m first in line to see that. I haven’t seen all the Marvel movies. I’ll see that one first.“

Earlier this year, Avengers: Doomsday co-director Joe Russo said Downey Jr. has a “very intense process [of] developing the character. He’s so immersed in it. He is so dialed in. That’s the kind of artist he is. That’s the kind of actor he is.” The director added that the actor has been “writing backstory, costume ideas… I think he just loves really rich three-dimensional characters, and I think he sees a real opportunity here with that character.“

Comic book movies are no longer the guaranteed billion-dollar juggernauts they once were. But if anyone can bring Marvel fans back to the theater, I’d place my bet on Robert Downey Jr. Of course, it helps that he’ll be joined by one of the largest ensemble casts of the entire franchise.

The cast of Avengers: Doomsday includes Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, Letitia Wright as Shuri, Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson, Paul Rudd as Scott Lang, Wyatt Russell as John Walker, Tenoch Huerta Mejía as Namor, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm, Simi Liu as Shang-Chi, Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, Kelsey Grammer as Hank McCoy, Lewis Pullman as Bob, Danny Ramirez as Joaquin Torres, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, David Harbour as Red Guardian, Winston Duke as M’Baku, Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost, Tom Hiddleston as Loki, Patrick Stewart as Charles Xavier, Ian McKellen as Erik Lehnsherr, Alan Cumming as Kurt Wagner, Rebecca Romijn as Raven Darkhölme, James Marsden as Scott Summers, Channing Tatum as Remy LeBeau, Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, and Robert Downey Jr. as Victor von Doom. The film is set to hit theaters on December 18, 2026.

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“Well, I thought it was a prank, to start with,” Cumming told Variety. “When I went to meet them at Disney, it was — I can’t remember what Jewish holiday it was — it was a Jewish holiday. So the place was empty. I was like, ‘What’s going on? Is this like one of those shows that what’s his name used to host?’ Punk’d!“

But it was no prank, and Cumming returned along with a handful of his fellow OG X-Men cast members, including Patrick Stewart as Charles Xavier, Ian McKellen as Erik Lehnsherr, Rebecca Romijn as Raven Darkhölme, Kelsey Grammer as Hank McCoy, and James Marsden as Scott Summers.

Just last month, Cumming spoke about his time on Avengers: Doomsday, saying it was an amazing experience, especially after not having the best time with his first appearance as Nightcrawler. “It was amazing. It was actually really…in a sort of ooey, gooey way, it was really healing and really nice to go back to something that it was a terrible experience when I did it the first time,” he said. “A great film, great film. I love the film…It was actually really great to go back. And especially, I’m 60 years old. I did not think I would be doing stunts, playing a superhero in my 60s. So that was great. And everyone was really nice. And I got it done really quickly because I couldn’t go, because of The Traitors, when most of my scenes were being shot. So I squashed them all together, and got a green screen and various things and little scenes of people here and there. But it was pretty stealthy.“

The cast of Avengers: Doomsday includes Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, Letitia Wright as Shuri, Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson, Paul Rudd as Scott Lang, Wyatt Russell as John Walker, Tenoch Huerta Mejía as Namor, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm, Simi Liu as Shang-Chi, Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, Lewis Pullman as Bob, Danny Ramirez as Joaquin Torres, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, David Harbour as Red Guardian, Winston Duke as M’Baku, Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost, Tom Hiddleston as Loki, Channing Tatum as Remy LeBeau, Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, and Robert Downey Jr. as Victor von Doom. The film is set to hit theaters on December 18, 2026.

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While it hasn’t been officially confirmed as Doctor Doom’s costume in Avengers: Doomsday, the design is an impressive take that stays remarkably faithful to his classic comic-book look. Still, even assuming it is genuine, it may be based on concept art that could change when the movie hits theaters.

Although some fans remain skeptical of Downey Jr. taking on Doctor Doom, it does sound like he’s diving deeply into the character. Earlier this year, Avengers: Doomsday co-director Joe Russo said the actor has a “very intense process [of] developing the character. He’s so immersed in it. He is so dialed in. That’s the kind of artist he is. That’s the kind of actor he is.” The director added that the actor has been “writing backstory, costume ideas… I think he just loves really rich three-dimensional characters, and I think he sees a real opportunity here with that character.“

The cast of Avengers: Doomsday includes Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, Letitia Wright as Shuri, Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson, Paul Rudd as Scott Lang, Wyatt Russell as John Walker, Tenoch Huerta Mejía as Namor, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm, Simi Liu as Shang-Chi, Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, Kelsey Grammer as Hank McCoy, Lewis Pullman as Bob, Danny Ramirez as Joaquin Torres, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, David Harbour as Red Guardian, Winston Duke as M’Baku, Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost, Tom Hiddleston as Loki, Patrick Stewart as Charles Xavier, Ian McKellen as Erik Lehnsherr, Alan Cumming as Kurt Wagner, Rebecca Romijn as Raven Darkhölme, James Marsden as Scott Summers, Channing Tatum as Remy LeBeau, Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, and Robert Downey Jr. as Victor von Doom. The film is set to hit theaters on December 18, 2026.

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While speaking with ScreenRant, Thunderbolts* star David Harbour praised the Russo brothers and their ability to successfully merge all aspects of the production into one seamless package. “They have a special sauce. I don’t even really understand, but they [the Russos] just know how to do these things,” he said. “And I think that as evidenced in Civil War, as evidenced in Infinity War, there’s something about the layers in which they put the comedy and the drama and the surprises and the scale and the epicness and all that stuff. It’s incredible.“

Harbour continued, “I will say I’ve never been on a set like this in my life. I’ve never seen anything like this. You saw those chairs. So it’s like, every one of those guys and girls has a trailer. It’s just insane to look around the room and be like, ‘Oh my god, I’m in the movie. There’s what’s his face doing that speech.’ It’s just enormous.“

The cast of Avengers: Doomsday includes Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, Letitia Wright as Shuri, Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson, Paul Rudd as Scott Lang, Wyatt Russell as John Walker, Tenoch Huerta Mejía as Namor, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm, Simi Liu as Shang-Chi, Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, Kelsey Grammer as Hank McCoy, Lewis Pullman as Bob, Danny Ramirez as Joaquin Torres, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, David Harbour as Red Guardian, Winston Duke as M’Baku, Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost, Tom Hiddleston as Loki, Patrick Stewart as Charles Xavier, Ian McKellen as Erik Lehnsherr, Alan Cumming as Kurt Wagner, Rebecca Romijn as Raven Darkhölme, James Marsden as Scott Summers, Channing Tatum as Remy LeBeau, Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, and Robert Downey Jr. as Victor von Doom. The film is set to hit theaters on December 18, 2026.

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Reynolds is currently at the Toronto International Film Festival to promote John Candy: I Like Me, the documentary about the iconic Canadian comedian he produced with director Colin Hanks. (You can check out a review of the doc from our own Chris Bumbray right here.) While speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Reynolds was asked about the John Candy Easter eggs he put into Deadpool, Deadpool 2, and Deadpool & Wolverine, and whether there might be similar Easter eggs in Avengers: Doomsday.

“There’s four that I’ve got in there,” Reynolds joked. “Of course, I’ve written them all at home in my PJs, and nobody’s seen ’em nor have I stepped foot on set. But, yeah, that’s about as far as I’ll go on that one.“

There might be some careful phrasing there. I find it hard to believe that Deadpool won’t make an appearance in either Avengers: Doomsday or Avengers: Secret Wars, especially as Deadpool & Wolverine was Marvel’s biggest success in Phase 5.

The cast of Avengers: Doomsday includes Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, Letitia Wright as Shuri, Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson, Paul Rudd as Scott Lang, Wyatt Russell as John Walker, Tenoch Huerta Mejía as Namor, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm, Simi Liu as Shang-Chi, Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, Kelsey Grammer as Hank McCoy, Lewis Pullman as Bob, Danny Ramirez as Joaquin Torres, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, David Harbour as Red Guardian, Winston Duke as M’Baku, Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost, Tom Hiddleston as Loki, Patrick Stewart as Charles Xavier, Ian McKellen as Erik Lehnsherr, Alan Cumming as Kurt Wagner, Rebecca Romijn as Raven Darkhölme, James Marsden as Scott Summers, Channing Tatum as Remy LeBeau, Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, and Robert Downey Jr. as Victor von Doom. The film is set to hit theaters on December 18, 2026.

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Variety spent time with Tatum to profile him for his upcoming movie, Roofman. Tatum revealed that a big factor in his signing on for Avengers: Doomsday was that his daughter would be OK with his absence since the movie shoots in London and the Magic Mike star had reservations about being away that long. He also reveals that he will be toning down the Gambit voice this time around. He explains that after Deadpool & Wolverine, the execs “really had to wrap their mind around the accent and how people are going to understand him.” So, his solution was simple,

I’m not gonna go full Cajun. [Anthony and Joe Russo] want things to be funny, but they don’t want to go full Deadpool. They want to keep the drama and keep it tight. When Gambit gets serious — when he drops the Mardi Gras mask — things do matter.”   

Additionally, Tatum was able to do the interview with Variety stateside because a little mishap on Doomsday injured him and he would come back to recuperate. Tatum says, “We had tons more shooting,” which apparently included a “big fight” with Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom. Tatum’s injury would prevent him from getting in on most of the action. So, his stuntman would be doubling him for the sequence while he filmed his close-ups. Tatum says the interview might’ve been more active without the injury, “We’d probably be bowling or something if I wasn’t like this.” He even took the day off from his pain meds, “so I wouldn’t be falling asleep on you and drooling. My body doesn’t do well with codeine — and those painkillers the U.K. docs gave me were strong.”

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Alan Cumming recently spoke to People about returning as Nightcrawler even though he had a dreadful experience making 2003’s X2. “I just came back. It was amazing. It was actually really…in a sort of ooey, gooey way, it was really healing and really nice to go back to something that it was a terrible experience when I did it the first time. A great film, great film. I love the film…It was actually really great to go back. And especially, I’m 60 years old. I did not think I would be doing stunts, playing a superhero in my 60s. So that was great. And everyone was really nice. And I got it done really quickly because I couldn’t go, because of The Traitors, when most of my scenes were being shot. So I squashed them all together, and got a green screen and various things and little scenes of people here and there. But it was pretty stealthy.”

Alan Cumming — who didn’t return for X-Men: The Last Stand at least partly because he hated the entire makeup process for Nightcrawler — has been quite open about his troubles making X2. As he put it a few years ago, the studio straight up didn’t care that the cast was in a “dangerous…abusive” atmosphere with Bryan Singer at the helm. Brett Ratner would end up replacing Singer for The Last Stand but even then Fox didn’t find the character beneficial enough to return, despite being such a key player in X2 and giving us a damn good introductory scene.

Avengers: Doomsday is easily one of the most anticipated movies of 2026, hitting theaters on December 18th of that year.

What are you most excited about regarding the X-Men in Doomsday?

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Everyone knows Ryan Reynolds is a cheeky scamp among Hollywood’s most beloved entertainers. Still, is the Canadian darling teasing something special for Marvel’s upcoming event film Avengers: Doomsday? Yesterday, Reynolds posted a cryptic image of the Avengers logo with an anarchy symbol over the original lettering to his Instagram account. Is Ryan Reynolds implying that Deadpool is coming to Avengers: Doomsday? That would be my first guess.

After an exhaustive cast reveal in March, Marvel Studios promised more additions to Avengers: Doomsday are forthcoming. The studio did not say if it would hold another livestream event to share the latest cast members, so it’s entirely possible that Marvel gave Reynolds the go-ahead to tease fans on social media. Understandably, Deadpool fans are already freaking out at the thought of the Merc with a Mouth returning to theaters, especially if it’s alongside the Avengers.

So far, the cast of Marvel’s Avengers: Doomsday includes cast of Avengers: Doomsday includes Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, Letitia Wright as Shuri, Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson, Paul Rudd as Scott Lang, Wyatt Russell as John Walker, Tenoch Huerta Mejía as Namor, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm, Simi Liu as Shang-Chi, Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, Kelsey Grammer as Hank McCoy, Lewis Pullman as Bob, Danny Ramirez as Joaquin Torres, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, David Harbour as Red Guardian, Winston Duke as M’Baku, Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost, Tom Hiddleston as Loki, Patrick Stewart as Charles Xavier, Ian McKellen as Erik Lehnsherr, Alan Cumming as Kurt Wagner, Rebecca Romijn as Raven Darkhölme, James Marsden as Scott Summers, Channing Tatum as Remy LeBeau, Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, and Robert Downey Jr. as Victor von Doom.

While the thought of Deadpool coming to Avengers: Doomsday is intriguing, is it the right move? Doomsday stands to bring drama to the MCU, and Wade’s constant chatter could break the tension. I believe in Marvel’s ability to integrate the character into the MCU without too much friction. However, it’s also a gamble. This potential casting may be the bold move Marvel needs to shake things up at the box office, but I’ll believe it when I see something official.

Do you want Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool to appear in Avengers: Doomsday? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Critically, Marvel has had a fantastic 2025, with both Thunderbolts* and Fantastic Four: First Steps getting great reviews and being heralded as the best Marvel has offered in years. But it really hasn’t translated to the box office. Thunderbolts* ended its run at just $382 million, and Fantastic Four saw a massive drop-off in its second weekend, losing 66% of its audience. Thunderbolts* had a reported budget of $170 million, and, according to the “You have to triple the film’s budget to make a profit” rule, they definitely fell short.

When it comes to Fantastic Four: First Steps, it’s clear that rebooting these franchises over and over just isn’t the answer. Especially when it’s about trying to bring in the general audience, which is where the money is made, they see the name “Fantastic Four” and, having already been duped by that a few times, with absolutely disastrous results the last time, they don’t end up going. This is too bad, as First Steps is a great movie in its own right, but it also feels very comic booky in its presentation. That’s going to turn some people off, especially when many are burnt out on superhero films. But is the solution to just focus on the Avengers?

*Spoilers for Thunderbolts* to follow*

I’d argue that they also can’t just be relying on the Avengers’ name to prop up the MCU. Even Thunderbolts* found itself victim to this, with the big reveal that the asterisk was because they were actually the New Avengers. There was even some promotional work that came out rather quickly, trying to convince others to see the film based on the Avengers brand. And it didn’t really work, despite the quality being there for the film. It felt like a desperate attempt to make more money versus organically bringing these characters together and building a team.

It’s going to be hard to fully judge the MCU brand for a little while because our next few outings are Avengers: Doomsday, Spiderman: Brand New Day, and Avengers: Secret Wars; all expected to do well on name and cast alone. Sure, if they screw the pooch with Doomsday, there’s going to be a ripple effect, but it’s not going to have the “Okay, Marvel is back!” feel if they nail it either. These films either bring back nostalgic legacy characters or go with the old reliable with Spidey. And there’s going to have to be a realization at some point: the Superhero trend has died down, and it may be irreversible until it comes back into vogue, cyclically.

And honestly, it lasted a very long time. We’re in a period where it’s mostly hardcore fans, and those who are in the vicinity are the ones showing up to buy tickets while the general audience sits at home. It hasn’t really been a cultural event in many years and is unlikely to be until people can miss it. Trends are cyclical, and superheroes desperately need something else to come along to take their place for a bit. And it really doesn’t help that nearly everyone knows that, usually just one month after the theatrical release, they’ll be able to watch it at home. There’s no urgency to get to the theater to see stuff. It also doesn’t help that so many of these films have felt like hardly anything changes from beginning to end, so there isn’t any fear of spoilers potentially ruining the experience and forcing people to go to the theater out of necessity. First Steps’ most significant issue was that nothing changed outside of introducing us to these characters. Only, this is the fourth reboot of Marvel’s First Family, and many are already familiar with them. There isn’t this feeling of “I NEED to see this.” That’s what Marvel needs to get back to.

There started to be this fear that having so much MCU content meant there was more homework for each subsequent film. Due to that fear, we started to have so few changes from film to film that they started to feel like nothing was really even moving forward. So if they truly want to go back and change things, pare it all down and make their films essential to watch again. Build storylines we care about instead of just throwing legacy actors at us and hoping we bite on nostalgia. Every character’s story doesn’t need a $200 million budget in order to be exciting and fresh on the big screen. Those should be saved for the Avengers-level films that will then make those special. And expectations for grosses simply need to be lowered. Captain Marvel’s billion-dollar intake clearly gave the wrong impression that just any character can make a boatload of money. But that’s not the case. Some will only make $300 million, and that’s okay. Give these more modest budgets so that they can actually make a profit.

Blade and X-Men are currently in development, and there’s no reason that these films have to be $200+ million spectacles. Yes, even X-Men. This series can connect with smaller stories and then build to massive films. Hell, when it comes to X-Men, they can practically be their own universe. It’s all about characters properly connecting with the audience. There’s a reason that Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine is one of the most popular big-screen comic characters, despite not representing the comic version in many ways. It’s because people were able to connect with him. That’s true of most of the Legacy actors who are coming back for Doomsday and Secret Wars. They connected with audiences. And that’s what we need to get back to. Focus, just one film at a time, and give us actual stakes. Until that happens, they’re just kicking the can down the road.

How do you think Marvel can fix their MCU profit decline? What potential characters would you like to see them focus on? Do Teamup films have the same effect that they used to?

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Marsden recently spoke with Entertainment Weekly about his new series, Paradise, when he inevitably fielded questions about Avengers: Doomsday. The actor explained, “I’m getting a little long in the tooth to put on the superhero costume [laughs]. I was excited because you’re a part of something gigantic, and I’ve spent 20 years listening to people say, ‘When are you coming back? When are you coming back? Are you coming back?'” He continues, “I’m dead. Well, maybe not. I’m going to have a tough time struggling to get into costume if they waited a couple more years. So it’s been a blast. It really has. It’s been a nice little homecoming to a role that really put me on the map. It was the first real event project that I was ever a part of, and a very beloved character, this icon from the comics. And so to step back into that role was pretty special.”

The X-Men set to return include Patrick Stewart as Professor X, Ian McKellen as Magneto, Alan Cumming as Nightcrawler, Rebecca Romijn as Mystique and Kelsey Grammer as Beast. Cumming has already teased that he has a little scuffle in the film with Pedro Pascal, who is currently in theaters as Reed Richards in The Fantastic Four: First Steps.  He explained, “I was learning stunts yesterday for some fight scene and I just think, I’m 60 years old. Twenty-three years ago, I played that superhero. I was kind of old for a superhero even then. And now I’m back doing it. And that, to me, is hilarious.” Then, he continues, “I’m sort of learning these fights and I’m like, ‘What? Who am I fighting with?’ And they said, ‘You’re hitting Pedro Pascal against the head,’ or something.”

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While speaking with THR, Hemsworth clarified that the video was not intended to be a preemptive goodbye.

“It was certainly not the intent. To be honest, my social media team assembled some footage and were like, ‘Oh, this could be cool. We’ll put some stuff up and thank the fans.’ And I was like, ‘Yeah, cool. It’s been great,’” he explained. “So we penned it together, and off I went to do something else. But then I had a few people ask me about it, and someone on my team said, ‘Ugh, we’ve given the wrong impression here.’ We didn’t do any [damage control]; there was no damage control necessary. But a lot was read into a little. I was [already] off starting another chapter of this character, and this journey has been the biggest part of my career. So [the video] was a moment of gratitude, and it wasn’t anything else. But it definitely got misconstrued and perceived in a different way.“

The video was released with the following caption: “Playing Thor has been one of the greatest honors of my life. For the last 15 years I’ve held Mjolnir and then Stormbreaker as the God of Thunder, but what made it truly special… was sharing it with all of you. Your passion, your cheers, and your love for this character have meant everything to me. Thank you for making my journey through the Marvel Cinematic Universe unforgettable… Next up, Doomsday!“

Hemsworth is currently hard at work on Avengers: Doomsday, which is set to hit theaters on December 18, 2026. The film has assembled (sorry) quite the cast, which includes Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, Letitia Wright as Shuri, Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson, Paul Rudd as Scott Lang, Wyatt Russell as John Walker, Tenoch Huerta Mejía as Namor, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm, Simi Liu as Shang-Chi, Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, Kelsey Grammer as Hank McCoy, Lewis Pullman as Bob, Danny Ramirez as Joaquin Torres, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, David Harbour as Red Guardian, Winston Duke as M’Baku, Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost, Tom Hiddleston as Loki, Patrick Stewart as Charles Xavier, Ian McKellen as Erik Lehnsherr, Alan Cumming as Kurt Wagner, Rebecca Romijn as Raven Darkhölme, James Marsden as Scott Summers, Channing Tatum as Remy LeBeau, Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, and Robert Downey Jr. as Victor von Doom.

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We had started even before what had happened to the actor happened, we had started to realize that Kang wasn’t big enough, wasn’t Thanos, and that there was only one character that could be that, because he was that in the comics for decades and decades. Because of the Fox acquisition, we finally had it, and it was Dr. Doom. So we had started talking about Dr. Doom even before we officially pivoted from Kang. And in fact, I had started talking with Robert [Downey Jr.] about this audacious idea before Ant-Man 3 even came out. It was a long plan that we had, to take one of our greatest characters and utilize one of our greatest actors.”

The fandom of the Marvel Cinematic Universe was both pleasantly surprised and confused when Robert Downey Jr. was announced to return to the Avengers franchise, not as Tony Stark, but as the famous comic villain, Doctor Doom. Previously, Downey revealed that Feige came to him a couple of years ago with the idea, saying, “Susan and I were sitting down with Feige at one point, and he said, ‘It just keeps occurring to me that, if you were to come back…’ […] And he brought up Victor von Doom, and I looked into [the] character, and I was like, ‘Wow.’ And later on, he goes, ‘Let’s get Victor von Doom right. Let’s get that right.’“

Feige also updated folks on the whole Blade situation. He reveals that it’s still cooking and joked about why it had been delayed, saying, “The obstacle was Ryan Coogler called and said, ‘We’d love some costumes for Sinners.’ And we said, ‘Take them, man.’ He’s our good friend, take our costumes. We’ll hold off on the movie.” He’s, of course, playing off of the reports that Sinners bought their period costumes from a past Blade production. Feige explained that there has have been four takes that was attempted for the Blade script. Two were period pieces and two were modern day, but they have finally “landed on modern day.” And he confirms Mahershala Ali is still attached. 

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