Recent rumors paint a sprawling picture of Avengers: Doomsday, with insider reports covering everything from returning funeral scenes to secret alliances and missing heroes, though Marvel Studios has not confirmed any of these details.
Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo and written by Michael Waldron and Stephen McFeely, the film releases on December 18, 2026, followed by Avengers: Secret Wars on December 17, 2027.
Latest batch of Avengers: Doomsday rumors
Tony Stark’s Endgame Funeral May Return
Industry insider James Mack reported on X that Avengers: Doomsday will revisit Tony Stark’s funeral scene from Avengers: Endgame. The Marvelous Geek amplified the report, noting some characters from that moment could return. Whether the Russos will use deleted Endgame footage or shoot new material remains unclear.
Scarlet Witch Could Be Doom’s Most Important Ally
Scooper Cryptic HD QUALITY hinted on X that Scarlet Witch will serve as Doctor Doom’s most important ally. Insider Alex Perez of the Cosmic Circus reposted the claim, adding validity to the scoop. Reports also suggest Elizabeth Olsen will perform ADR for the film during reshoots.
Kate Bishop Confirmed, Doctor Doom’s Full Team Rumored
James Mack confirmed on X that Hailee Steinfeld’s Kate Bishop will appear in Doomsday. Reports also claim Doom’s team will include Doctor Strange, Clea, Scarlet Witch, a Peggy Carter shapeshifter, and Master Hulk. All five followers will reportedly wear Doom-style costumes with face masks.
Heroes Currently Not in the Movie
Tom Holland’s Spider-Man
Scooper MyTimeToShineHello claimed on X that Holland is currently not part of the film. Insider Jeff Sneider previously explained that Spider-Man 4 takes place concurrently with Doomsday.
Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel
Industry insider Daniel Richtman posted on X that Larson “is not in it currently.” He added that reshoots could still change her status.
Don Cheadle’s War Machine
James Mack reported on X that Cheadle is not expected to return as War Machine in Doomsday or Secret Wars.
Tatiana Maslany’s She-Hulk
James Mack stated that She-Hulk appeared in concept art on Sam Wilson’s team but is not currently in the film.
Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on SuperHeroHype.com.
