The Marvel Cinematic Universe is always growing, thanks to new projects arriving in theaters and streaming with a Disney+ subscription. As such, fans are constantly wondering about upcoming Marvel movies, and hoping to see their favorite characters appear. For years now fans have been waiting for Spider-Man Miles Morales to join the MCU, and Kevin Feige finally revealed when we should expect that to happen.

Fans who have been watching the Marvel movies in order have likely seen the online discourse about Miles Morales. The character has been gaining a ton of popularity in recent years, thanks to the Spider-Man PlayStation games as well as the Spider-Verse franchise. During a conversation with China's Watching Hollywood (via Deadline), Feige spoke about bringing Miles to the shared universe, offering:

Do you hear that? It's countless Marvel fans cheering. Because not only does Kevin Feige seemingly want to bring Miles Morales into the MCU, but he's got a timeline. Namely, after the animated Spider-Verse franchise ends and the character is freed up to appear in the live-action Spider-Man movies.

This timeline makes a ton of sense, as Chris Miller and Phil Lord's animated Spider-Verse movies have been an Oscar-winning success. So Feige and company have to wait until that story is finished before finding a way to bring Miles to life in live-action. Still, the fact that it's going to happen one day is thrilling.

Fans aren't the only ones who have been calling for the web-slinger to join the MCU. Tom Holland himself wants to bring Miles Morales into the fold, possibly with his Peter Parker serving as a mentor the way that Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark did for him earlier in the shared universe.

In the comics, Miles Morales in a teenager who ends up (you guessed it) bitten by a spider that gives him superpowers. But his abilities are different from the traditional Spider-Man, including invisibility and bio-electric manipulation. Both the Spider-Verse movies and the Sony video games have shown him as a partner to Peter Parker, with the older hero helping to guide him as he becomes a vigilante in New York City. Folks are ready to see this dynamic play out in live-action, although we'll have to wait for the animated franchise to conclude first.

Tom Holland's Spider-Man will return to the big screen when Brand New Day arrives on July 31st as part of the 2026 movie release list. As for Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, that animated blockbuster will hit theaters June 18th, 2027.

The first full trailer for Avengers: Doomsday is here, and at the risk of sounding alarmist, I'm worried. While I'm excited for the upcoming Marvel movie and know it's going to make a big splash with audiences, I can't help but be concerned about the X-Men and their place in the story.

Kevin Feige already confirmed the upcoming movie is heavily influenced by two prominent comic book storylines, but I have a feeling a third is in play. Is it possible this movie is also influenced by Avengers vs. X-Men, and we're going to see an adaptation of that play out in the movie?

Why I Think Avengers: Doomsday May Be Loosely Adapting Avengers Vs. X-Men

If you watch the Avengers: Doomsday trailer clearly, one thing stands out above all else. The Avengers and the X-Men are never seen fighting alongside each other or meeting, but we see them fighting other Avengers. There's a quick shot of Gambit fighting Shang-Chi, and it also seems Mystique transforms into Yelena Belova in the midst of a battle.

It has me wondering if the X-Men are allied with Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom, and he's appealing to a cause that benefits both. Note that we see Magneto and Professor X united as equals at a table, rather than at odds. Also, Gambit and Mystique are usually on opposing sides in the comics, so why would they both be fighting the Avengers?

The Avengers vs. X-Men arc is more than just the name implies, of course, as you'd also need a character who can harness the Phoenix Force to complete that. Oh wait, isn't Sadie Sink heavily rumored to be playing Jean Grey in the MCU? You know, the same Grey who has harnessed the Phoenix Force before?

The comics had Hope Summers be the conduit to the power, but that doesn't mean the Russos and Marvel Studios couldn't take some creative liberties. To me, it feels like the table is set for Avengers: Doomsday to loosely adapt Avengers vs. X-Men, and factor in Doctor Doom to help get his story off the ground. Is it possible these mutants, and ones we haven't seen yet, are the "bad guys" in this?

I Would Sooner See That Story Told In A Separate Film, Not As The B-Plot To Service Doomsday

I would love to see Avengers vs. X-Men adapted in the MCU, but not like this. The story of the mutants being torn between saving their species and fighting The Avengers is fantastic and worthy of its own movie. I'd rather see that fleshed out in a meaningful way, rather than pared down just to fill time for Avengers: Doomsday to cross the finish line.

To be clear, I have no idea whether Avengers vs. X-Men is going to be adapted at all in Avengers: Doomsday. Regardless, I still have questions about the X-Men's involvement in the MCU overall, and how they factor into this story.

What I will say is that I've been waiting too long to see the modern iterations of the Mutants added to the MCU, and I would hate to have one of its better stories used as a B-plot when there are plenty of other ways to handle a Doctor Doom story. Unfortunately, it's all cut and in the can now, so I guess I'll just have to wait and see alongside others what this story will be about.

Avengers: Doomsday is in theaters on December 18th. I'm excited for its release for now, and hoping we get more information on what's going on with the mutants closer to its release date.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is constantly treating us to new projects, both in theaters and streaming with a Disney+ subscription. The next highly anticipated upcoming Marvel movie heading to theaters is Destin Daniel Cretton's Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which will finally follow up on No Way Home's twist ending. We'll be in a world that has completely forgotten about Peter Parker, and are there still photos of him in existence? The director weighed in.

Fans who have spent years watching the Marvel movies in order have been not-so-patiently waiting to see how Tom Holland's hero was doing now that he's basically alone in the world. Brand New Day's trailer showed a glimpse of this, but in an interview with IndieWire, Cretton was asked a simple question: is Peter's picture still in his yearbook? The Shang-Chi filmmaker responded with:

It sounds like the team behind the new Spider-Man movie had some debate about whether or not photos of Peter Parker are still out there in the world of the MCU. Destin Daniel Cretton's ultimate answer is that yes, the web-slinger's image would still be in places like this yearbook... even if no one retained any memories of his years at Midtown School of Science and Technology.

Later in the same interview, Cretton went on to share how much the photo question actually influenced the way Brand New Day was shot. He purposefully didn't include any of them in the movie thanks to the questions they might inspire from the audience. In his words:

Maybe it's better that fans don't think too hard about how Doctor Strange's memory-erasing spell actually works. Rather than getting in the weeds about it all, perhaps we should just watch Brand New Day and focus on the fact that Peter Parker's loved ones no longer remember him. Holland's hero was shown monitoring MJ and Ned from afar in the trailer, which you can see below:

This new blockbuster is set four years after No Way Home, which is a long time for Spider-Man to be living in solitude. He clearly misses Ned and MJ, and additional trailers have confirmed that he'll eventually step in to protect the latter from an unknown villain. And it should be fascinating to see if Zendaya's character ends up remembering her relationship with Peter, or if they have to start fresh. Either way, the truth about Strange's spell is bound to come out sooner or later.

All will be revealed when Spider-Man: Brand New Day hits theaters on July 31st as part of the 2026 movie release list. Luckily for us, the wait for that long-awaited blockbuster is nearly over. Just don't look for any photos during its runtime.

Every so often two major movies are released on the same weekend and some competition is started at the box office. While Barbenheimer resulted in huge numbers for both Barbie and Oppenheimer, we're about to get another one of these moments with the forthcoming release of both the upcoming Marvel movie Avengers: Doomsday and Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Three. The forthcoming theatrical event had been named Dunesday, although Marvel's Kevin Feige reportedly admitted that having another blockbuster to compete with might not have been the best plan.

What we know about Avengers: Doomsday is limited, but there's a ton of hype surrounding both that movie and Dune 3. It's unclear if they'll end up cannibalizing each other's box office performance, or if folks will simply do double features to see both titles.

Kevin Feige allegedly spoke about this at a Chinese event, with a translated quote coming to us from Weibo (via Threads). He reportedly said:

If true, this is illuminating. While I'm gonna take this translated quote with a grain of salt, it sounds like Doomsday wasn't always going to be competing with Dune. But when The Russo Brothers' movie needed more time during the editing process, that's how things shook out. And just like that, Dunesday was born.

When the next Avengers movie got moved to its December release date, some fans worried that it would suffer at the box office due to both competition and superhero fatigue. But if Doomsday's record-breaking trailer performance is any indication, that might not be the case. While superhero fatigue might be a think, folks who spent years watching the Marvel movies in order are still seemingly invested in the forthcoming crossover event.

It should be interesting to see just how much money both Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three end up making during the opening weekend. Will this competition result in both movies performing well, or will they interfere with each other's profitability? In addition to Barbenheimer being a pop culture moment, last year we were treated to Wickediator aka the release of Wicked: For Good and Gladiator 2. While they were very different movies, they were both able to make a ton of money at the box office. Only time will tell if that happens this December for Dunesday.

Both Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three will hit theaters on December 18th as part of the 2026 movie release list. No matter what happens Florence Pugh is winning, as she'll star in both of those highly anticipated blockbusters.

We’ve come a long way when it comes to news about December 18th’s Avengers: Doomsday. From seeing a whole bunch of names on chairs to learning that Cap and company were coming back, the info keeps on rolling.

And with the news, we also got a new poster from former visual development director Andy Park, as well as a brand-spanking-new trailer featuring Doctor Doom and everything. I’m definitely looking forward to seeing the X-Men, The Avengers (Both old AND new), and The Fantastic Four whoop Doctor Doom’s behind. However, one team is notably absent from the trailer, and that’s the one from my favorite Marvel movie, Eternals.

Which, you know, really bugs me, since if the Eternals were ever coming back, it likely would have been for this extravaganza. Let’s talk.

Look, I Get It. Nobody Likes Eternals Except For Me

Okay, I get it. When most people rank the MCU movies, Eternals always lands somewhere near the bottom, if not THE bottom. And, yeah, I’ve heard all of the complaints: “It should have been a TV series rather than a movie.” “There were just too many characters,” and, the most common of all, “It’s just so BORING.”

However, even after a rewatch, I still consider it my favorite MCU movie. I’m eternally hoping that we’ll see Thena, Sersi, and Kingo again (even though it probably would be in Kumail Nanjiani’s best interest to stay away from Marvel this time, for mental health's sake anyway). I just love these characters. I don’t think Eternals should have been a TV series, and I feel that the film did a great job of managing so many characters. But, most importantly, I don’t find it BORING. I find it ambitious, engaging, and artistic, and I always wanted more of it from Marvel.

So, to not see any hint of them on this new concept art or in the trailer just really upsets me. Especially since I know Marvel still remembers that they exist.

I Mean, Hello. They’re Referenced In Captain America: Brave New World

Another Marvel movie that I know people don’t like, but I enjoy, is Captain America: Brave New World, which I would actually rank higher than the first Captain America flick. Now, something that surprised many a longtime MCU fan is that Eternals were actually referenced in a major way in the fourth Captain America movie, as we actually got to see what happened to the Celestial, Tiamut, with Celestial Island.

That tells me that Kevin Feige still remembers Eternals. Now, I understand that the Russo brothers probably don’t care about Eternals since they have their own vision in mind, plus they also have the X-Men to bring into the fray.

However, I just can’t shake the feeling that Eternals should have at least SOME kind of presence in this movie, which actually brings me to my last point.

Eternals Would Be Really Cool In Avengers: Doomsday, So Am I Being A Fool For Still Holding Out Hope?

There’s still a lot we likely don’t know about Avengers: Doomsday, even with everything they’ve shown us thus far in the trailer. So, am I being foolish for believing that perhaps the Eternals MIGHT make an appearance in this movie somehow?

I mean, I never thought I’d see Thor: The Dark World ever referenced again, but it played a prominent role in Avengers: Endgame.

So, could the Eternals also be hidden away in this movie somewhere and we just don’t know about it yet? I guess only time will tell.

As we barrel towards the release of Avengers: Doomsday on the 2026 movie schedule, everyone was a little surprised when Doomsday's first trailer dropped just days before San Diego Comic Con kicks off. I think most fans thought it was more likely to drop there during the Marvel panel on Saturday. The great news for those of us not attending SDCC, we all got to see it Monday for the first time. We got a good look at many of the characters that we’ve long known are in the upcoming MCU movie, but I was really surprised that we didn’t get surprised by at least one of two characters who are heavily rumored to be in the movie, Spider-Man and Wolverine.

I Expected One Surprise From The Trailer

In the trailer, we saw a ton of characters, so it’s hardly shocking that there were some who we know are going to be in the movie, like Beast (Kelsey Grammer) and Nightcrawler (Alan Cumming), who didn’t make it into the short trailer. There are also a handful of major MCU actors who weren’t part of the big director’s chair reveal last year when the movie was officially announced, nor have they been announced since. I’m talking about actors like Elizabeth Olsen (The Scarlet Witch), Mark Ruffalo (Hulk), Benedict Cumberbatch (Dr. Strange), Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool), Tom Holland (Spidey), and Hugh Jackman (Wolverine).

I really kind of expected at least one of those, most likely Wolverine, based on Jackman’s recent social media posts, or Spider-Man (since Brand New Day is hitting theaters at the end of the month) to be in Doomsday. We saw neither. I get the Russos and the powers that be want to save some surprises for the theaters, or even for future trailers, keeping the hype train going. They may also be holding some back for SDCC later this week, but I really did think we’d see either Spider-Man or Wolverine in the first trailer. Yes, I fully believe that both characters will appear in the movie (along with Dr, Strange and Deadpool).

There Is A Web Of Rumors Surrounding Spider-Man

Maybe it’s less surprising that Spidey wasn’t included, because there are a lot of theories out there that it might not be Tom Holland’s version of the webslinger, but Tobey Maguire’s, who could be in Doomsday. That is definitely a reveal that you’d want to keep for the movie, so if that rumor does end up being correct, I get it. Wolverine, on the other hand, would be the perfect character to surprise fans with in the first trailer.

Doomsday is going to mark the real introduction of the full complement of X-Men into the MCU films, after some flirting with the characters in WandaVision and, of course, Deadpool and Wolverine. Putting the most famous big-screen X-Man, Wolverine, in the trailer would have given us all a “whoa!” moment. It would save the potential reveal of Spider-Man for the movie, but still get people talking about the future of the MCU beyond Doomsday.

Then again, maybe all this is just wild speculation about all these unannounced characters and none of them will be in Doomsday. All I know is that I’ll be keeping a close lookout for any more clues and crumbs that get dropped over the next few days, weeks, and months.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is going strong nearly two decades in, although there are a few upcoming Marvel movies that stand out as the most anticipated. Chief among them is Destin Daniel Cretton's Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which will finally pick up after No Way Home's twist ending. The blockbuster will feature Tom Holland's Peter Parker facing off against multiple villains, but there was a cut scene where even more were going to be used. Let's break it all down.

The Spider-Man movies usually feature iconic antagonists and Brand New Day's trailer showed Tom Holland battling The Hand, Scorpion, Tombstone and more. In an interview with Nerdtropolis, Cretton spoke about a scrapped scene which would have brought in even more beloved villains. As he put it:

I'm sorry, but I'm going to need more information ASAP. Which villains were going to be in this deleted scene? Were they ones already established or would they bring in new antagonists that fans know from the comics? What would have went down in this fight scene? Right now there's no answers, but hopefully we can see that sequence come to life if Tom Holland's franchise gets a fifth installment. Fingers crossed.

Even without this mysterious deleted scene, Spider-Man: Brand New Day looks like an epic ensemble project. On top of its villains, Peter Parker will also interact with both Jon Bernthal's Punisher and Mark Ruffalo's Bruce Banner/Hulk. Add in Sadie Sink's mysterious role, and there are tons of characters for the movie to service. So maybe it's for the best that the extra villain fight scene ended up on the cutting room floor.

Fans have been eager to catch up with Spider-Man for years, especially after No Way Home's wild ending. At the last movie's conclusion Doctor Strange's spell succeeded in making the entire world forget about Peter Parker. That includes both MJ and Ned, as well as Happy Hogan and the various superheroes he'd previously interacted with. So while Peter's surviving loved ones were now safe from his enemies, Brand New Day's trailer showed him living a solitary life and watching his friends from afar.

Luckily for fans, the wait for the next chapter is nearly over. Spider-Man: Brand New Day will hit theaters on July 31st as part of the 2026 movie release list, finally offering answers to fan questions in the process. Fingers crossed we get to see its deleted villain-heavy fight sometime in the future.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been going strong for nearly two decades, with new titles arriving in theaters and streaming with a Disney+ subscription. While there are plenty of upcoming Marvel movies to look forward to, fans are most hyped for The Russo Brothers' Avengers: Doomsday. And that pair of acclaimed directors recently shared a message to fans after Doomsday's trailer quickly broke records online.

What we know about Avengers: Doomsday has been limited, with fan theories and rumors circulating for months. So it shouldn't be surprising that the movie's first full trailer essentially broke the internet when it arrived earlier this week. It's already gotten millions of views and the Russos took to Instagram to thank the fandom for their support. Their message reads:

500 million is a truly wild sum of views, and is especially remarkable when you consider that Doomsday got there in just 24 hours. While there has been some concern over superhero fatigue after box office bombs like The Marvels, it's clear that folks are still invested in big crossover movies like The Avengers. We'll just have to see how it performs at the box office; Endgame became the highest grossing movie of all time upon its release. For now, the trailer is Disney's highest watched trailer of all time.

Fans who spent years watching the Marvel movies in order are super curious about what's coming in Avengers: Doomsday, so the trailer offered at least a taste of what the Russos have up their sleeves. That includes the Avengers crossing over with the OG stars of the X-Men movies, and fighting before presumably uniting against Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom.

As a reminder, you can check out the trailer in its entirety below:

While I wasn't lucky enough to see the first Avengers: Doomsday footage at CinemaCon, it's thrilling that this full trailer has arrived. But as exciting as the action we're shown is, there are still countless questions about the movie's story. Luckily the promotional campaign has begun, so hopefully we'll be treated to more information and content as the project gets closer to its release this winter.

While Doomsday's trailer made history for its record-breaking performance, there is another Marvel movie that it beat. Namely the Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer, which got 718.6 million views within 24 hours. Clearly there's a ton of excitement about the next two super hero movies coming from the MCU.

It was thrilling to finally see the Doomsday cast interact, and it should be fascinating to see how the interpersonal dynamics of the ensemble play out on the big screen.

Luckily the wait is nearly, over Avengers: Doomsday hits theaters on December 18th as part of the 2026 movie release list. But first up is Brand New Day, which will arrive July 31st. We'll just have to see if that movie does any set-up for the forthcoming crossover film.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a well-oiled machine, thanks to its steady stream of new content in theaters and streaming with a Disney+ subscription. Arguably the most highly anticipated upcoming Marvel movie is Avengers: Doomsday, which will feature a stellar ensemble cast. That includes Simu Liu's Shang-Chi, who had a funny response to fans who say the studio finally "remembered" about his movie. Let's break it all down.

What we know about Avengers: Doomsday is extremely limited, with fans filling in the blanks with theories and rumors. The Doomsday trailer finally treated folks to footage, including Shang-Chi fighting Gambit. Folks sounded off on Twitter, hyped that Liu's character was finally returning to the MCU. He ended up responding to one of them, which you can see below:

While Shang-Chi's sequel has been delayed a number of times, Liu seems thrilled about finally being able to return to the MCU as part of the Avengers: Doomsday cast list. The Kim's Convenience actor has been honest about wanting to see his burgeoning franchise continue, but for now his mysterious role in the next Avengers movie will help keep Shang-Chi at the top of mind for fans who have spent years watching the Marvel movies in order.

Liu's debut movie was a big success when it hit theaters back in 2021, and Shang-Chi's credits scene teased his role in the larger MCU, likely as an Avenger. But he's been noticeably absent since, albeit from the character's brief appearances in the animated series What If...?

The end of Shang-Chi certainly made it seem like he had a big role to come in the larger shared universe, with him communicating with Wong, Captain Marvel, and Bruce Banner after the Ten Rings were revealed to be sending a beacon to something. Fans thought this was setting up Kang as the next big bad of the shared universe, although Jonathan Majors' firing resulted in that villain being abandoned in favor of Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom.

Despite how long Liu has been missing from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, that doesn't take away what his first solo movie was able to do. Shang-Chi performed well at the box office, got good reviews, and director Daniel Destin Cretton was even recruited to direct Spider-Man: Brand New Day. We'll just have to see how long it takes for Shang-Chi 2 to finally begin active development; perhaps his role in the next Avengers movie will help inspire the studio to invest more in his future.

Avengers: Doomsday will hit theaters on December 18th as part of the 2026 movie release list. We'll have to see how much more footage fans are treated to; the first trailer will likely only increase fans calling for more content.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has lots of titles in theaters and streaming with a Disney+ subscription, but no project has the amount of hype surrounding it as Avengers: Doomsday. The upcoming Marvel movie is the shared universe's next big crossover, and lucky for fans Doomsday's first trailer finally arrived. Although the fandom isn't taking one character redesign well: the Fantastic Four's robot sidekick H.E.R.B.I.E..

Moviegoers who spent years watching the Marvel movies in order will recall how H.E.R.B.I.E. became fan favorite after debuting in First Steps. He'll once again appear as part of Doomsday's cast, but he's going to look very different. As one fan pointed out on Twitter:

Talk about a difference. H.E.R.B.I.E. will seemingly be getting a big upgrade during the next Avengers movie, presumably since the Fantastic Four will be popping up in Earth-616 during the course of the blockbuster. And with new tech available, that's likely why we'll be getting a new version for the First Family's robotic member.

Unfortunately, fans aren't taking kindly to this new H.E.R.B.I.E. design. They sounded off the comments section of the above Twitter post, and weren't pleased about the little guy's makeover. Some responses include:

• My mans got that Bluetooth going for him.
• Best case scenario is he got damaged during a fight scene he got caught up in and was repaired perhaps in the main MCU universe with their tech and that’s why he looks so different.
• First image looks disgusting. Why would they change the design for? Stupidity?
• they hurt ma boi!
• What have they done to my boy

Marvel fans are known for being passionate, which is a big reason why the franchise has gone on for nearly 20 years. But they're also not shy about sharing their dissatisfaction for creatives choices... especially when it comes to character design. And unfortunately this change in H.E.R.B.I.E. hasn't been going over well so far. After all, fans loved the retro futuristic design of the Fantastic Four movie.

Following Doomsday's brief teasers, the movie's first trailer finally arrived this week, to the joy of fans. We finally got to see the epic crossovers coming our way, including fights with the OG stars of the X-Men movies. As a reminder, you can check out the trailer below:

This footage is thrilling, but (of course) fans found some things to complain about, including H.E.R.B.I.E.'s new design. Regardless, the Doomsday trailer did increase excitement for the movie, especially with advanced tickets for the movie now available. This anticipation will hopefully result in massive box office numbers, which are especially important after bombs like The Marvels.

All will be revealed when Avengers: Doomsday hits theaters on December 18th as part of the 2026 movie release list. We'll just have to see what H.E.R.B.I.E.'s role in the movie is, and if he ends up surviving the battle with Doctor Doom.

After what felt like roughly a billion years (give or take eight or nine zeros), Marvel Studios finally released the first full-length trailer for the upcoming MCU film Avengers: Doomsday, giving fans a slew of new details, shots, quotes, and more to theorize about. (Example: Are we really going to see all the familiar X-Men being killed off?!?) Along with footage-filled new promo, a new Doomsday poster also dropped that is no doubt meant to supply insights regarding Doctor Doom’s emotional plight in the 2026 release.

But wait, does that poster ALSO make a “hidden” reference to everyone’s favorite unbreakable mutant, Wolverine? Does it, does it? I mean, probably not, but now that the suggestion has entered my brain-space, I simply cannot unsee it, Bub.

The idea was first posited over on Reddit without much of a logical narrative foundation, but who needs hypothetical exposition when Wolverine’s mask is clearly kinda-sorta just right there if you use your imagination and really want to believe it. (I slapped my own version together for the side-by-side below.)

It's not exactly perfect or anything, but it's way more convincing than it should be for pure randomness. I get that there's definitely some pareidolia involved, and that my brain is so used to seeing big faces on movie posters that it's trying to make up for that vacant element.

Add to that the ongoing speculation about Hugh Jackman's Wolverine showing up in Doomsday and/or Avengers: Secret Wars, with his very recent gym efforts sparking theories about that very thing. But it's not like we're just seeing Wolverine-adjacent shapes on random cereal boxes and floor patterns. (Maybe contact a doctor or a trip-sitter if you are.) This poster is at least a fitting spot to see a mutant visage.

For all that I think the Anthony and Joe Russo would include this kind of visual clue in a Doomsday poster, I can't think of why Wolverine would be showing up on this tapestry of what appears to be Victor Von Doom's family. Even if this movie does wipe out Fox's X-Men timeline and we get introduced to a Wolverine replacement that isn't Jackman, I'm still not sure it makes sense for a poster tease. (Unless the new Wolvie is a variant of Doom's son, or some other convoluted sh-t.)

Considering Steve Rogers' timeline tinkering has been theorized as a root cause for the incursions that possibly killed Doom's brood, it'd make a bit more sense for Steve's Captain America mask to be hiding in there.

Which I guess means I should spend the next couple of hours trying to force my brain to unsee Wolverine so that I can then spend another couple of hours finding a way to perspective-force Cap onto this poster. We all have our missions, and they're all important.

As the coundown clock tells us, Avengers: Doomsday is set to hit theaters on December 18, 2026.

For a generation of moviegoers, Ryan Reynolds is Deadpool – the profane, violent and admittedly, lovable mercenary who’s now a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It’s been a couple of years since audiences have seen the Merc with a Mouth on the big screen, as he last appeared in the box office hit Deadpool & Wolverine in 2024. Many have been itching to know what lies ahead for the red-and-black clad character. Reynolds made some comments about that earlier this year but is now backtracking in a way that I’m actually fine with.

Reynolds teased his future plans for the character this past spring during an interview, saying that he had “some stuff kind of written.” However, he notably said he didn’t have plans to make another solo film involving Wade Wilson. Furthermore, the Canadian star asserted that Wilson would work better as a “supporting character” and that “He’s a guy who is great in a group.” These comments surely came as a surprise to fans, especially considering how successful DP’s film series has been.

It seems Reynolds may be changing course a bit when it comes to the direction of his MCU character. The A-lister recently appeared at Fanatics Fest, where he discussed Wade Wilson’s future, and he dropped an interesting bit of information. As seen in an Instagram video, Reynolds seemingly confirms that another installment in the Deadpool franchise is on the way:

Per Reynolds’ sentiments, it sounds like he has unfinished business, and I’m glad to hear it. I honestly don’t doubt his prior assertion that Wade can work as a member of an ensemble, which is why I wouldn’t mind seeing him in Avengers: Doomsday (which just dropped a trailer) or Secret Wars. Still, the character does have his own specific appeal as a lead in his own set of movies, which get a lot of R-rated leeway that other MCU installments don’t get. So, on that note, bring on more Wilson-led flicks!

Still, it would be great to see Wade rub shoulders with Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and other major MCU players at some point. It’s been rumored that Deadpool and Wolverine will return in Doomsday, but that’s far from confirmed. Ryan Reynolds also shared other comments about Wade’s future months ago, and they don’t inspire confidence that he’ll be in either of the upcoming Avengers movies. Despite that, wilder things have happened in this franchise, so it would be unwise to rule out the possibility altogether.

It remains to be seen whether Reynolds’ latest comments will prove to be correct, but it’s encouraging to hear that he still has interest in reprising Wade. Also, if another solo film is greenlit, I hope Reynolds commits to not rushing out the film and letting it marinate as needed.

Check out the first three Deadpool movies now by streaming them with a Disney+ subscription. And, regardless of whether Wade Wilson appears in Avengers: Doomsday, see it in theaters when it opens on December 18 as part of the 2026 movie schedule.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Multiverse Saga is approaching its culmination, and that’ll begin with Avengers: Doomsday. Directed by Joe and Anthony Russo, the film is set to see various heroes across the multiverse take on the threat of Doctor Doom (played by Robert Downey Jr.). Fans have been anxiously awaiting a first look at this 2026 movie schedule entry and, now, they have it by way of the first official trailer. It delivers on the film’s promise of uniting the heroes, but what I really love is the role Thor has seemingly taken on.

Thor Steps Up In A Big Way In The Avengers: Doomsday Trailer

Although there are plenty of heroes in the fold with this story, Thor has the most prominent role in this particular trailer, and I love it. It’s Chris Hemsworth’s God of Thunder who narrates the trailer and stresses to his comrades that they must work together to defeat this new threat. All in all, Hemsworth delivers this dialogue with conviction, and it’s great to see him taking center stage. What’s more is that we even get a shot of him going at Doom head on, and I’m both excited and nervous about how that bout might play out.

What the Asgardian God’s comments represent are the sage advice of a person who’s been around and seen his fair share of battles. I especially get chills when I hear the character talk about having fought alongside fallen warriors “far stronger than” him and his cohorts put together. And as he points out, those fighters died facing enemies that can’t even match Doom’s power. I was thinking new Captain America Sam Wilson would essentially serve as the Avengers’ new leader and, while that may be the case, Thor could be second to him.

Fans probably should’ve assumed Thor would take on a more serious role, given that Doomsday teaser that saw him praying to Odin. I love how Hemsworth is more than rising to the occasion and proving why his character has “earned his seat at the table,” so to speak. The Australian actor may have felt like an “elder” while filming with some of his younger co-stars but, if you ask me, this OG member of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes isn’t showing any signs of aging.

Various MCU Heroes Will Unite (And Clash) During Doomsday

The Thor of this aside, though, when it comes to MCU crossovers, where can we even start when it comes to this trailer? At first glance, there are so many character combinations here that have my head spinning in the best way. For starters, there’s a group shot in Avengers Tower that features the New Avengers alongside the Fantastic Four and others like Sam Wilson, Ant-Man and Thor. And, of course, we also see Thor unite with good buddy Steve Rogers, who proves his identity by wielding Mjolnir.

What’s also cool is seeing some of these beloved characters come to blows with one another. For example, we get a look at the rumored Mystique and Yelena Belova battle, and Shang-Chi and Gambit also fight, with the flaming cards and ancient rings flying! It also seems that the bad blood between the Wakandans and the denizens of Talokan following the events of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. All in all, what I’m assuming, though, is that all of these factions may put aside their differences as they seek to fight Doom.

That’s the advice Thor gives, of course, and I’d certainly take it if I were among the heroes. It goes without saying that the axe-wielding do-gooder knows what tragic events can happen when the Avengers aren’t on the same page. I’m ready to see how all this goes down and, given the size of Thor’s role, I’ll also be curious to see if this marks the end of the road for the Norse god.

Avengers: Doomsday opens in theaters on December 18th, and tickets are available now. To prepare for the film, fans can stream the first four Avengers movies using a Disney+ subscription.

Hugh Jackman may have once had a definitive X-Men ending in Logan, but no more. Since his Deadpool & Wolverine return in 2024, it feels like it’s only a matter of time before he appears in one of the next Marvel movies. And, as of late, Jackman has been incredibly open about his gym routine. Those workout posts have, unsurprisingly, prompted fans to mention his adamantium-clawed alter ego.

In the past few weeks, Jackman has posted two videos of himself back on a workout routine of sorts. Check out this one from July 1, and try not to get winded while watching it:

Whoa, Jackman’s really putting in the work! In the video above, the movie star is seen doing pushups with massive chains around his neck. In the caption he wrote “best to stay fit” without saying why. I totally get why fans are getting suspicious of the actor returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

If he’s doing this workout all the time he’s definitely going to be Wolverine ripped in no time. Here’s another one he posted this week:

In this video, Jackman shared a workout win where he was able to hit 2k on a rowing machine in just under seven minutes. Amidst the accomplishment, Jackman said he’s “proud, exhausted, grateful and sweating profusely.” Here’s how the Marvel fans were commenting across both posts:

• “Wolverine??? Doomsday???” - @imitandup
• “Bro is training for secret wars” - @melboy_3218
• “Bro getting ready for wolverine😍💪🔥” - @zacksnyderfans
• “He really gonna do it till 90 😂” - @sj_here_11
• “I guess you’re also in Secret Wars lol” - @arlenelaqueen”
• “Damn, wolverine is coming back” - @_choke_on_wax_
• “Wolverine is coming” - @vitobenita

‘Til he’s 90! Since Hugh Jackman has already been the lead in two 2026 movie schedule entries, you know he’s already been dodging questions about whether he’s in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday. Jackman has been staying strong and not saying much but, back in December, he did say that his gut was telling him he’s “not done” with Wolverine.

Avengers: Doomsday will definitely have some X-Men actors in it of course. We already know for sure that Ian McKellan’s Magneto, Patrick Stewart’s Professor X and James Marsden’s Cyclops are in the December 2026 release. Additionally, Kelsey Grammer’s Beast, Rebecca Romijn's Mystique, Alan Cumming's Nightcrawler and Channing Tatum’s Gambit will also be in the movie.

There have also been all sorts of rumors as of late about A-list movie stars filling roles in upcoming X-Men reboot. Adam Driver is rumored to be the new Magneto and a report about Margot Robbie playing Mystique has also gotten around. Some people theorize that the next set of MCU films will be called “The Mutant Saga”.

Marvel Studios is returning to San Diego Comic Con for a massive Hall H panel next weekend, so it’s very possible we’ll know more about the future of X-Men in a week. Of course, that's just speculation, so I’d definitely take Hugh Jackman’s workout videos at face value (for now)!

When Marvel Studios revealed its massive Avengers: Doomsday cast over a year ago, there were plenty of big names that stuck out. One of the most notable actors to be revealed via one of those set chairs was Tom Hiddleston, who was confirmed to be reprising his role as Loki. I’m personally glad that the former God of Mischief will play a role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s latest superhero epic. Now, I’m even more enthusiastic about Hiddleston’s return, thanks to a promise he just made about the movie.

The last time MCU fans saw Loki was during the Season 2 finale of his eponymous show, which was emotional to say the least. Hiddleston’s beloved character saved his allies – and the entire multiverse – by personally wrangling the various timelines and permanently remaining in place to manage them. With that, the God of Mischief essentially became the God of Stories. It was a fitting end for the character, and it’s one I don’t want to be undone in any way. On that note, Hiddleston spoke to THR about Doomsday, and said this:

Of course, the well-trained star didn’t divulge any specific details about his character’s role in the upcoming Avengers flick. What his sentiments seem to indicate to me, however, is that Doomsday won’t seek to reverse the Asgardian prince’s position in some form or fashion. So I’m not expecting to be freed from that throne at the center of the multiverse and put in a position to reunite with friends like Mobius, Sylvie, Hunter B-15 and OB.

Just a few years ago, it was uncertain whether Tom Hiddleston would even return to the MCU at all. The British actor initially didn’t seem too bullish about donning his golden horns again shortly after Loki (which is streamable with a Disney+ subscription) ended. However, Hiddleston later clarified those comments while speaking with CinemaBlend, saying that he hadn’t completely closed the door and that he was “keeping an open heart and an open mind.”

There are also a few other actors in this movie who play characters who’ve had somewhat definitive endings. Chief among them is Steve Rogers, who returns to the fray following his happily ever after in 2019’s Avengers: Endgame. And, of course, there’s the metal-faced elephant in the room that is Doctor Doom, who’s played by Robert Downey Jr. following his lengthy stint as Iron Man. As of right now, a connection between Tony Stark and Doom has not been confirmed, but I’m also hoping that doesn’t taint Stark’s sacrifice in Endgame.

Doomsday directors Joe and Anthony Russo – alongside screenwriters Michael Waldron and Stephen McFeely – will be dealing with a lot of characters who’ve been absent from the shared universe for some time now, including Shuri, Shang-Chi and many of the OG X-Men characters. The Russos have obviously balanced various characters in Marvel movies before, but this one seems like it could be an even greater feat. Rumors even suggest that Loki only has a handful of scenes.

Nevertheless, I’m confident that Tom Hiddleston’s antihero as well as the rest of the characters will get their moments to shine. Fans can see Loki make his grand return when Avengers: Doomsday opens in theaters on December 18 as part of the 2026 movie schedule.

Given Margot Robbie’s stellar performance as Harley Quinn, it's understandable as to why fans would want to see her in more superhero fare. In that regard, she's been the subject of various casting rumors over the years, even Invisible Woman chatter linked to Matt Shakman's The Fantastic Four: First Steps. It's more recently been alleged that she may make the jump from the DCU to the MCU. Obviously, nothing is set in stone as far as the general public knows but, regardless, the characters mentioned in this latest report are excellent.

Superhero movie-related rumors can definitely be wild, and this latest bit of gossip on Robbie from Main Middle Man on X fits the bill. However, I'd be lying if I said I wouldn't at least be intrigued by the notion of her playing either of the two roles mentioned:

So, first and foremost, both of these characters have ties to X-Men, which is being rebooted at Marvel Studios. The notion of Robbie playing the diamond-shelled telepath Emma Frost would make a lot of sense. The Barbie star definitely looks like the character and has the charisma needed to play her. Yet she'd also be an intriguing pick for Raven Darkhölme/Mystique, the blue, shapeshifter who's typically portrayed as Magneto's right-hand woman.

It shouldn't come as a surprise that fans have all kinds of thoughts. In terms of a potential Mystique casting, one fan, Rain, ask if she would be a “variant like how Cavill was for Wolverine?” That's a fair question, considering the MCU is still in the midst of the Multiverse Saga. It's also worth mentioning that Rebecca Romijn is reprising her role as Mystique (from the 2000s X-Men flicks) in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday.

There are also some fans who seem to think Margot Robbie would be a better fit for another X-Men character. A couple of users suggested she should play Rogue, who was previously played Anna Paquin on the big screen. They're particularly interested in Rogue's ability to take - and use - the powers of fellow mutants. On that note, Flashpoint56 says:

Nevertheless, there does seem to be fan-based interest in Robbie taking on the role of Raven. One fan in the comments even pitched another Marvel Special Presentation that could show Mystique giving birth to Nightcrawler. Such a project is probably a long shot but, hey, wilder things have happened right?

As far as Marvel's mutants go, I'm not sure just how many people would've expected Romijn to return for Doomsday or Alan Cumming to return to his role as Nightcrawler in that film as well. The pair will also be joined by fellow X-Men franchise alums like James Marsden, Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen, who are reprising, Cyclops, Professor X and Magneto, respectively.

On the whole, what seems to be very clear is that fans and scoopers are clamoring for news on the cinematic future of the X-Men. Rumors have been flying around left and right and, just this week, it was alleged that Adam Driver was in contention for Magneto in the Jake Schreier-helmed reboot.

More rumors are bound to crop up in the lead-up to the reboot, and fellow upcoming Marvel movies Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars. For now, though, I like the notion of Margot Robbie joining this world and, even if she doesn't play a mutant, I'm sure there's a place for her within the franchise.

Check out the return of the veteran X-Men cast in Avengers: Doomsday, which opens in theaters on December 18 as part of the 2026 movie schedule. Those classic 2000s films can also be streamed with a Disney+ subscription.

It's no secret that audiences love the Spider-Man movies (which are currently streaming with a Disney+ subscription). Moviegoing audiences are currently looking forward to Brand New Day, which is the next big upcoming Marvel movie. In the meantime, Zendaya recently recalled what it was like being in theaters when the three Spider-Men united onscreen in No Way Home.

Fans who spent years watching the Marvel movies in order were shook when Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire united with Tom Holland's Peter Parker in Spider-Man: No Way Home. In a clip from The Tonight Show's Instagram, Zendaya described what it was like being at the premiere and knowing that crossover was on its way. In her words:

I can only imagine how thrilling it was to know that the big secret was about to be revealed. While Andrew Garfield lied about his role for months, there was a ton of discourse online about whether or not he and Tobey Maguire would end up actually appearing in the MCU movie. Of course, the Emmy-winning actress had been keeping that secret as well.

Later in the same interview, Zendaya gushed about watching the audience's reactions during No Way Home's various multiversal twists. She spoke about her experience at the premiere by offering:

She's not wrong. This July is a particularly big month for Zendaya. In addition to Spider-Man: Brand New Day, she's also got a role in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. Both of those projects have tons of excitement surrounding them, and will be available exclusively on the big screen. It's a great summer for blockbusters, and both of July's happen to star Zendaya and Tom Holland.

The stakes are super high for the new Spider-Man movie, especially after No Way Home's twist ending. The last movie's conclusion saw Doctor Strange's spell succeed in wiping Peter Parker from the world's memories. That includes both MJ and Ned, with Tom Holland's character entering a life of solitude as he continues to serve as a superhero in New York City.

Luckily for the fandom, the wait for that blockbuster is nearly over. Spider-Man: Brand New Day will hit theaters on July 31st as part of the 2026 movie release list. One can only imagine how many plot twists are coming, and what Zendaya will watch fans react to this time around.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been around for nearly two decades and is a well-oiled machine at this point. Fans are consistently treated to new content, both in theaters and streaming with a Disney+ subscription. The next highly anticipated upcoming Marvel movie heading to theaters is Spider-Man: Brand New Day, with fans still in the dark about who Sadie Sink is playing. And Tom Holland's comments about her performance are making the wait even worse.

Sink was noticeably missing from the Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer, but that hasn't stopped the discourse from swirling around her role. During an interview with Collider, Holland complimented how great the Stranger Things star is in the blockbuster, offering:

As if I wasn't already invested in finding out who Sink is playing. It sounds like she really gets her chance to shine in Brand New Day's third act, and might even steal the whole movie. Considering how much time and work Tom Holland put into playing the title role, his comments are especially noteworthy. And I need this movie to arrive in theaters yesterday.

So who exactly will Sadie Sink be playing in Destin Daniel Cretton's forthcoming Spider-Man sequel? It's currently unclear, but the most popular fan choice is Jean Grey. Since the X-Men are finally joining the MCU, folks think that the new cast might be slowly introduced, starting with Jean.

Fans who spent years watching the Marvel movies in order have been waiting for the X-Men to join the shared universe, and Disney's acquisition of 20th Century Fox finally opened the door for this to happen. But while the OG stars of the X-Men movies will appear in Avengers: Doomsday, a new cast of mutants will be assembled for Jake Schreier's developing X-Men movie.

We'll just have to see if Sadie Sink is actually playing Jean Grey, or if she ends up being one of the other rumored characters. Other names being tossed around online include Punisher sidekick Rachel Cole, a variant of Mary Jane Watson, Teresa Parker or even a variant of Wanda Maximoff.

Our answers will come when Spider-Man: Brand New Day hits theaters on July 31st as part of the 2026 movie release list. There are just a few weeks left, so we'll have to see if the studio can keep the movie's secrets under wraps until then. Thank goodness answers are finally coming later this month. Producer Amy Pascal has talked the importance of the movie's secrecy, and so far it's been largely spoiler-free.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is known for a few things. One is the impressive rate of new releases hitting theaters and for those with a Disney+ subscription, and the other is the studio's tight security. Case in point: fans still don't know who Sadie Sink is playing in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, despite the movie arriving later this month. And producer Amy Pascal revealed how No Way Home actually influenced the top-secret nature of Sink's character.

The trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day featured heroes like Hulk and Punisher, but we haven't seen any footage of the Stranger Things star as of yet. During an interview with our sister outlet SFX Magazine, Pascal name dropped the last Spider-Man movie by saying:

She's not wrong. Despite Andrew Garfield lying for a year about returning as Peter Parker, plenty of fans were anticipating all three Spider-Men uniting when seeing No Way Home in theaters. Leaks and rumors about this crossover had followed the movie's production, and that was something that the powers that be were hoping to avoid for Brand New Day.

There are a number of lingering questions surrounding the upcoming Marvel movie, but Sadie Sink's mysterious role is arguably the biggest. Amy Pascal went on to speak about how important secrecy is for the beloved franchise, offering:

While folks are eager to find out who Sink is playing in Brand New Day, the producer maintains that fans still want to be surprised. And that's a major reason why the Stranger Things alum's character has been kept under wraps all this time. Now we're just weeks away from answers coming with the movie's release.

Of course, Sadie Sink is used to guarding spoilers after her years as Max in the Netflix series. Her character was in a coma at the end of Season 4, and Sink promoted the fifth and final season without ever revealing what was going to happen to her. So having to keep the secrets of Spider-Man: Brand New Day was just another day at the office for the 24 year-old actress.

Answers will finally come when Spider-Man: Brand New Day hits theaters on July 31st as part of the 2026 movie release list. We'll just have to see if any of the rumored characters end up being legit, with the most popular being Jean Grey.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is always releasing new content in theaters and streaming with a Disney+ subscription. But a few upcoming Marvel movies are especially anticipated, chief among them being Destin Daniel Cretton's Spider-Man: Brand New Day. We're only a few weeks away from its release, and a video just arrived online of Zendaya hilariously stopping her husband Tom Holland from spoiling its ending. Talk about a power couple.

Zendaya and Tom Holland are basically couples goals, with the pair of A-listers promoting two summer blockbusters this year. The Euphoria star knows about Holland's penchant for revealing spoilers, and a video is circulating on Twitter of her stopping him from revealing too much about their next Spider-Man movie's ending. Check it out below:

Talk about a close call. It looks like Zendaya's Spider-Sense was tingling, and she knew that her husband was about to say something he shouldn't have. Luckily the Emmy-winning actress stepped in, and Brand New Day's ending remains a mystery for the time being. What a relief.

While the trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day showed the inclusion of Hulk and The Punisher, much of the movie's contents are still being kept under wraps. That includes its main villain, and who Sadie Sink is playing. So if Tom holland accidentally spilled the beans on its finale, it would have broken the internet... in a bad way.

Fans are curious about how Zendaya and Tom Holland's characters will interact when Brand New Day hits theaters later this month. No Way Home's twist ending saw Doctor Strange's spell succeed in removing the entire world's memory of Peter Parker. That includes MJ and Ned, who are now safe from his enemies. Spidey has been living a solitary life, and the trailer showed him watching his friends from afar.

Due to how little we know about the new Spider-Man movie's contents, there are countless theories and rumors swirling about Cretton's blockbuster. Fans are curious about which surprise characters might appear, with Kevin Feige recently teasing the inclusion of Florence Pugh's Yelena. And in addition to all the chatter about Brand New Day, folks who spent years watching the Marvel movies in order are also curious about how the movie could open the door for Avengers: Doomsday's arrival this December. The pressure is on, which is likely why the movie's story is being kept under wraps for the time being. And after seeing the above video we might owe Zendaya a big thank you for helping these efforts.

All will be revealed when Spider-Man: Brand New Day hits theaters on July 31st as part of the 2026 movie release list. We'll just have to wait and see if the movie's secrets are kept for the final weeks until its release.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a well-oiled machine that constantly treats fans to new content in theaters and streaming with a Disney+ subscription. All eyes are on the upcoming Marvel movies, especially Avengers: Doomsday and its sequel Secret Wars. Moviegoers are hyped about The Russo Brothers returning to the MCU for those titles, but they just keep getting asked if they'll do more Marvel movies afterward.

Fans who spent years watching the Marvel movies in order know that The Russo Brothers are behind some of the best titles in the entire shared universe. That includes Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Civil War, and of course Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame, with the latter becoming the highest grossing movie of all time. While appearing at SXSW in London (via Deadline) Anthony Russo responded to questions about their potential Marvel future, saying:

This makes a ton of sense. Endgame's ending wrapped up a number of stories, including Cap's happy ending and the death of both Iron Man and Black Widow. So no one would have blamed The Russos for retiring from Marvel forever. Luckily for fans, they ended up being convinced to return for the next two Avengers movies.

Anthony Russo went on to share how they're approaching Doomsday and Secret Wars, which will tell another full storyline. In his words:

While The Russo Brothers aren't setting any rules about their involvement in the MCU moving forward, it sounds like they're approaching their third and fourth Avengers movie as one narrative. Only time will tell if they're convinced to do more Marvel projects after Doomsday and Secret Wars are both released.

What we know about Avengers: Doomsday is limited, but that'll change when it hits theaters hits coming December. Moviegoers are largely in the dark about its contents, but The Russo Brothers have earned good will among among fans that's helping to buoy excitement. Hopefully we are treated to more footage (and a full trailer) sooner rather than later.

Avengers: Doomsday will hit theaters on December 18th as part of the 2026 movie release list. As for Secret Wars, it is set to follow suit on December 17th, 2027. Hopefully they won't mark The Russos' last time directing a Marvel movie.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is known for constantly expanding with new projects in theaters and streaming with a Disney+ subscription. Without a doubt the most highly anticipated upcoming Marvel movie is Avengers: Doomsday, which will arrive this December. The Doomsday cast was recently shown in an official poster, although a fan pointed out a "funny outcome" related to Chris Evans' return as Steve Rogers.

What we know about Avengers: Doomsday has been limited, but fans are hyped to see entire teams united against Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom. Former Marvel Studios Director of Visual Development Andy Park recently took to Instagram to show off an epic post for the forthcoming blockbuster. Check it out:

I mean how awesome is that? This image is the first real glimpse at what costumes various heroes will be wearing in Doomsday. This includes the new looks for the OG stars of the X-Men movies, although one character is especially turning heads. Namely Chris Evan's Steve Rogers, who is shown wearing a casual pants and t-shirt rather than his signature Captain America suit.

This poster quickly went viral online, and fans started sounding off on social media. One tweet that's gotten at on of attention poked fun at Steve's casual outfit for Doomsday, claiming:

The lack of a costume for Chris Evans' hero is definitely turning heads, although it's unclear if the above claim is accurate. Although Captain America: Brave New World bombed at the box office, so perhaps that's what this user is referencing about The Russos "not trusting" Sam Wilson's version of Cap to lead the upcoming Avengers movie.

There were plenty of response to the above Tweet, many of which were fans who have spent years watching the Marvel movies in order and aren't pleased about Steve's casual outfit. Check it out below:

• Chris Evans is playing the hero Shirtpants. You can tell it's him because he is wearing a shirt and pants.
• Secret Wars is not a captain america movie at all, its more Doom/Fantastic Four story (with other marvel heroes invovled)
• I don't mind Steve not having the mantle BUT AT LEAST GIVE HIM SOME DAMN BATTLE SUIT HOW WILL HE FIGHT USING A PLAIN BLACK SHIRT COME ON
• Watch it become a twist where this is not our Steve rogers but Captain Hydra hence no actual suit

The latter post is particularly intriguing, as there were rumors we'd see a villainous variant of Captain America in the blockbuster. But Marvel's tight security has been keeping the movie's contents under wraps, so there's no telling what's actually coming.

Despite Steve Rogers getting his happy ever after during Avengers: Endgame, a teaser for Doomsday confirmed that Chris Evans would be reprising his signature role once again. Check it out below:

While Chris Evans cameos as the Human Torch in Deadpool & Wolverine, the next Avengers movie marks the first time he'll play Steve Rogers since Endgame changed the shared universe forever. The pressure is on, and it should be fascinating to see how the character changed since we last saw him.

All will be revealed when Avengers: Doomsday hits theaters on December 18th as part of the 2026 movie release list. Hopefully we get a full trailer sooner rather than later.

As we prepare for some of our old favorites to return for the upcoming Marvel Movie Avengers: Doomsday, I do think it’s worth a reminder there’s a reason we love the original gang so much. Their banter is some of the best in the game. Case in point: That time Chris Evans trolled Scarlett Johansson over the best-looking MCU actor, and then she took her sweet time getting revenge.

Chris Evans Thinks Chris Hemsworth Is The Best-Looking MCU Cast Member

Back in the day, MovieManiacsDE talked to some of the major players ahead of Captain America: The Winter Soldier and the topic of attractive MCU cast members came up. When asked who was “the best-looking” in the MCU, Chris Evans immediately blurted out “Hemsworth,” despite literally being seated next to Scarlett Johansson at the time. The two had a funny exchange about it, and eventually got on the same page.

It’s worth pointing out that Samuel L. Jackson insta-answered Black Widow earlier in the interview, so she got some brownie points there, and Chris Hemsworth was not involved in this specific conversation himself. Yet, I do love a little tale of petty revenge, and the perfect opportunity came up for Johansson years later.

The Insult Lobbed At Chris Hemsworth Years Later

Thank goodness we get a new Avengers movie every few years, because Scarlett Johansson got the chance to get a great “ugly barb” in years later. She and Hemsworth were paired together as part of Endgame’s press tour, and joined a BBC bit called “Playground insults” in which she just dumped on the Thor actor’s looks right out of the gate. What did she say?

Chris Hemsworth did fumble around a bit to get his own barb in, but the poor guy was out of his depth trying to go toe-to-toe with Scarlett Johannson’s perfect timing. He could only think to target her brain while she gets in the best barb about him wearing a “grandma’s sweater.” Take a look.

I’m not sure Hemsworth was even aware of the prior conversation between Johansson and Evans, but he has to know it’s a recurring theme where his stunningly good genetics come up. He was Sexiest Man Alive in 2014. Benedict Cumberbatch and Elizabeth Olsen agree he’s got that dreamy thing going on. In fact, he’s so good-looking the likes of other handsome men like Kevin Costner have even remarked on it unprompted. Though Hemsworth himself is known to be humble when it comes to his own looks.

Honestly, it’s probably a good thing people aren’t focusing on Scarlett Johansson. The actress has been open about how a lot of roles she was offered early in her career were often good-looking-but-shallow characters like the “side-piece” or “bombshell." Her Black Widow character, despite being a bit of a sex symbol in Iron Man 2, really helped to change that. So, if people want to focus on how Hemsworth’s arms are the size of Elizabeth Olsen’s head instead of her own Black Widow looks, she’s probably OK with that narrative.

Just give her all the props for that Grandma sweater joke.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe can't stop, won't stop expanding, thanks to exciting titles arriving in theaters and streaming with a Disney+ subscription. The next highly anticipated upcoming Marvel movie is Destin Daniel Cretton's Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and there are countless rumors about what the movie might contain. And one about The Hulk was recently debunked in an unexpected way. Let's break it all down.

The hype around Brand New Day has been sky-high, with fans who spent years watching the Marvel movies in order eager to catch up with Peter Parker after No Way Home's twist ending. They're also hyped for Mark Ruffalo's Bruce Banner/ The Hulk, and there were rumors swirling that he might transform into Grey Hulk from the comics. But that's reportedly not happening anymore, because in the new book Spider-Man: Brand New Day - The Art of the Movie (via CBM), it's revealed that the concept of Grey Hulk was tossed around...

What a bummer. While we'll have to wait until the movie comes out to confirm this with our own eyes, it sounds like we allegedly aren't going to see Grey Hulk in the new Spider-Man movie. I guess we should expect the massive Avenger to stay the signature shade of green that's been shown in Spider-Man: Brand New Day's trailers.

Fans have been curious about the role Banner/Hulk will play in the new blockbuster, especially since he's been missing from the MCU for a few years. It looks like the OG Savage Hulk will be back, despite previously being introduced to Smart Hulk in Avengers: Endgame and She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.

From what we've seen from Brand New Day's limited footage, Banner will be working as a college professor when we see him, and wearing the Hulk Inhibitor Device that allows him to transform into Bruce again. We previously saw him with this device in Shang-Chi's credits scene as well as She-Hulk. But there's a mysterious villain in the new Spidey flick controlling people's minds, which will presumably spell disaster for Mark Ruffalo's hero.

The hype for Spider-Man: Brand New Day is high, and not only because the movie will feature both Hulk and Jon Bernthal's Punisher. Fans are extremely invested in Peter Parker's story, and are eager to see how he's been doing in the years since Doctor Strange's spell made everyone forget who he was. That includes both Ned and MJ, who Tom Holland's hero has been watching from afar.

Our questions will be answered when Spider-Man: Brand New Day hits theaters on July 31st as part of the 2026 movie release list. The movie's secrets have largely been kept so far, including Sadie Sink's mysterious role. And who knows where the story will take Hulk?

The horror genre has been thriving for years now, to the delight of fans like me. Obsession became a wild box office success this year, and has made household names out of its cast, especially Nikki actress Inde Navarrette. She recently confirmed she met with director Jake Schreier, who will helm the new X-Men movie. And fans think they know which mutants she could play in that upcoming Marvel movie.

After Obsession's insane success, moviegoers are curious about what's next for Navarrette, and if she'll be recognized during Awards Season like Weapons' Amy Madigan. During an interview with Nylon, the 25-year-old actress was asked if she'd do a Marvel movie, responding with:

She also confirmed to the outlet that she's already met with Jake Schreier, who directed Thunderbolts* and will once again be behind the camera for the developing X-Men movie. This news turned heads for fans who spent years watching the Marvel movies in order and can't wait for mutants to finally take center stage.

A thread over on Reddit responded to the news that Navarrette met with Schreier, with folks sounding off about which X-Men character they think she'd be great playing. The responses read as follows:

• ​Inde is my top choice to play Mystique. The woman has a REALLY expressive face that could portray a lot of great emotion even with the makeup.
• She would definitely make a great Laura Kinney.
• I'd rather they keep Dafne Keen who's just 21 as Laura in the reseted universe and cast Navarrette as Kitty Pride.
• Shes Psylocke for me.

Clearly there's a ton of love for the X-Men, and fans are hyped about the idea of Inde Navarrette joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We'll just have to wait and see if she actually joins the cast of Schreier's developing blockbuster, and if any of the above casting guesses end up being legit.

Out of the four characters listed above, I think I'm most inclined to see Navarrette as Mystique. She was basically playing two characters in Obsession, which shows how transformative she can be. Of course, she'd have some big shoes to fill thanks to the role previously being played by Rebecca Romijn and Jennifer Lawrence. Although I could honestly see her as X-23, Psylocke, or Kitty Pride as well. Talk about versatility.

For years, mutants were noticeably missing in the MCU, but Disney's acquisition of 20th Century Fox finally opened the door for the X-Men to join the fun. Since then, characters have been used here and there, and the OG actors from Fox's franchise will appear in the next Avengers movie. But Schreier is expected to bring in a new group of actors for his movie.

It's currently unclear when the X-Men movie will hit theaters, but a handful of mutants will appear in Avengers: Doomsday on December 18th as part of the 2026 movie release list. As for Obsession, it's available for rent or home purchase now and will arrive on Peacock on July 17th.

With Avengers: Doomsday hitting the 2026 movie release schedule later this year, there’s actually been a lot of Deadpool and Wolverine talk in recent months. This was particularly true after Ryan Reynolds posted an Avengers flag on social, prompting people to wonder whether he and Hugh Jackman might be due for an onscreen reunion. Will Deadpool and Wolverine be a part of the gang? It’s unclear, but the two do clearly want to continue the work down the line, and one joke has very much cemented this.

Hugh Jackman’s been going on record lately to discuss potentially continuing to play Logan for Marvel. He said during an interview that he’s only “57” and plans to keep “doing it until I’m 90,” which MCU fans should know is a reference from the 2024 film Deadpool & Wolverine. His full comments were all pretty funny, but it’s even funnier knowing this is a joke neither Jackman nor his pal Reynolds will let go.

In fact, in an interview with The Wrap, the two men were asked about working together in the future, and Reynolds spoke about wanting to return to the big screen together in an ensemble (which leads me to look again at Doomsday and Secret Wars on the upcoming Marvel movies schedule). While he said he’d “love to do it” again with Hugh Jackman, the it in question being filming the characters, it was Jackman who confirmed the Wolverine joke the two just can’t let go. He snarkily noted:

That was a couple of years ago. It’s unclear if Reynolds is still trolling his pal with this specific Deadpool & Wolverine reference via phone, but this wasn’t the only time the actor brought the joke up in a very public manner, also sharing this special message on Hugh Jackman's birthday:

So, it’s clear this has become a bit of a running thing for both of them that has extended nearly as long as their legendary faux feud.

Plus, from his comments and previous posts, it’s also clear Hugh Jackman is still using this bit in his day-to-day life, and he has also shown no signs of quitting on the famous character anytime soon. That is, at least, in this post Logan era. So, all I guess there is that is left to say is we’ll be sure to keep you updated when Disney invariably announces Logan 2058, which, in case you’re bad at math, is the literal year Jackman will turn 90.

Over nearly two decades, The Marvel Cinematic Universe has proven itself as a behemoth franchise that consistently puts out new content in theaters and streaming with a Disney+ subscription. While fans are looking forward to upcoming Marvel movies, there's also a great deal of affection for what came before. For instance, Robert Downey Jr. named his favorite Marvel movie, and it's one of the few titles he didn't star in before Tony Stark's death in Endgame.

Fans who have spent years watching the Marvel movies in order know that RDJ helped to start it all when he was cast in Iron Man. He starred in a whopping ten movies prior to his upcoming return as Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday, and during an appearance at TIFF (via The Toronto Sun) the actor name-dropped his favorite Marvel movie by saying:

Honestly, Guardians of the Galaxy is a solid choice. James Gunn did the impossible with that cosmic story, taking a relatively unknown group of superheroes and making them into fan favorites. The Guardians would end up starring in their own trilogy, and the music and humor of the 2014 inspired a number of superhero movies that followed. RDJ has some taste!

Of course, the Oscar-winning actor did give himself some flowers while talking up Guardians. Namely that the unconventional blockbuster was only made a possiblity after megahits starring the more well-known Marvel heroes. In Downey's words:

Another fair point. Guardians was a risk, one that fans were willing to entertain after the first Phase and a half of MCU blockbusters offered good will to moviegoers. So that cosmic team does owe some respect to Robert Downey Jr. opening the door in Iron Man and The Avengers. In the same appearance he joked about James Gunn's beloved blockbuster winning so many hearts, saying:

I didn't expect a sports analogy to come from this conversation, but I've got to see RDJ's point. Guardians of the Galaxy is one of the most beloved franchises in the entirety of the MCU, and that came as a surprise to even the folks within the shared universe. The entire trilogy ended up being acclaimed, in addition to the Guardians Holiday Special that I re-watch annually.

The Guardians of the Galaxy franchise is streaming in its entirety over on Disney+. The next Marvel movie hitting theater is Spider-Man: Brand New Day on July 31st as part of the 2026 movie release list. As for Robert Downey Jr., he'll return to the MCU this winter in Avengers: Doomsday.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe consistently puts out new content for fans, both in theaters and streaming with a Disney+ subscription. But arguably the most highly anticipated upcoming Marvel movie is Avengers: Doomsday, resulting in countless theories and rumors about what The Russo Brothers' blockbuster will include. And a new rumor claims that Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom is "obsessed" with one hero, and it ain't Reed Richards. Let's break it all down.

Because what we know about Avengers: Doomsday is so limited, fans have been filling in the blanks online. Folks who spent years watching the Marvel movies in order can't wait to see the Fantastic Four interact with Doctor Doom, but a report from scooper MTTSH claims that the villain will instead be focused on Chris Evans' Steve Rogers. It reads:

Well, I'm interested. If this rumor ends up being legit, it sounds like we'll see lots of scenes between RDJ and Chris Evans in the forthcoming blockbuster. This would likely be thrilling for longtime fans, although some might be surprised if the movie doesn't build to a conflict between Doctor Doom and Reed Richards. After all, he's typically known as a Fantastic Four villain in the comics and other media.

While he wasn't included in the Doomsday cast announcement, the brief but impactful Captain America teaser confirmed Evans was returning to the MCU as his signature character. And if this rumor is to be believed, he'll be Doom's biggest target.

Of course, it's more than possible that the above rumor won't end up being legit. Lots of Marvel fans are throwing everything at the wall, thanks to how little we actually know about Doomsday's contents. But with the movie's December release getting closer, I have to assume that we'll be treated to more content and actual trailer soon. At least that's what I'm hoping.

This latest claim about the next Avengers movie stands in juxtaposition to earlier chatter that Pedro Pascal's Reed Richards would be the main character of the blockbuster. Although given the scale of Doomsday, it would make sense if The Russo Brothers were actually putting the focus on long-running characters like Steve Rogers. We'll just have to wait until this coming December to see which rumors about the movie actually end up coming true.

All will be revealed when Avengers: Doomsday finally hits theaters on December 18th as part of the 2026 movie release list. With so many rumors surrounding the project it feels like just about anything could happen when it finally hits the big screen. Fingers crossed we get some concrete information sooner rather than later.

It sounds like Chris Evans knows how to get a party going and, back in the day, the original Avengers cast was apparently more than happy to go along with his shenanigans. The stars of the Marvel franchise previously opened up about a particularly fun night that they had together, and it's since become the stuff of legend. At the center of this story is a text is an "assemble" text, and Evans apparently sent that to Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston and more. What followed was a full night that we'll break down.

The evening in question took place in Albuquerque, New Mexico while the stars were shooting one of the Marvel films. During a panel at New York Comic Con, Clark Gregg, who played Phil Coulson in several Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, recalled getting Evans' text. Unsurprisingly, his great take on receiving it garnered applause from the crowd:

While those on the dais joked that a lot of details from that night should not be said legally in public, the giddy cast did seem excited to unpack some of the exciting details from that night. Tom Hiddleston -- who was also present for the panel -- hilariously recounted an exchange between Evans and Chris Hemsworth that was undeniably funny, and it involved Evans trying to figure out how Hemsworth obtained his physique for playing Thor. Hiddleston also dropped light details about the activities that proceeded that query:

So, even when the actors were all in superhero shape, they were apparently still trying to figure out how to be as ripped as Chris Hemsworth, who definitely achieved a look fit for a norse god. Even if they weren’t all like Hemsworth, they all looked pretty good, including Scarlett Johansson, who also joined the boys for the partying that evening as well.

According to Gregg, Johansson was showing off some particularly incredible dance moves, which came as an absolute shock to some other people who happened to be celebrating a birthday in the same VIP lounge. Gregg recalled:

I can’t imagine just casually celebrating my birthday party with my friends and turning around to see the Avengers cast breaking it down, especially someone as cool as Scarlett Johansson. This sounds like a glorious night, and I wouldn't be surprised if there are some details that these movie stars are keeping to themselves that we will never know about.

Of course, sometimes stories come out over time so who knows what they’d reveal if they were asked about it now. All in all, though, what I love is just how close the Marvel actors are and that they've been able to make such great memories together. Matching tattoos are one thing, but a drunken night that goes into all hours in the middle of a random city will bond you for life.

We as fans might not be privy to all the behind the scenes fun on the Avengers movies, but we can still revisit all the on-screen moments by streaming the films now with a Disney+ subscription. We can also look forward to more cast reunions, thanks to Avengers: Doomsday, which is set to hit theaters on December 18, 2026. Hopefully, the press tour for that movie yields some more funny anecdotes involving the cast.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe consistently puts out new content, both in theaters and streaming with a Disney+ subscription. There are countless questions about upcoming Marvel movies, including Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange franchise. The Multiverse of Madness' ending set up some huge things for the former Sorcerer Supreme, and a new report made a bold claim about what's going on with the threequel. Let's break it all down.

Folks who have been watching the Marvel movies in order know that it's already been years since Sam Raimi's Doctor Strange 2 hit theaters in 2022. We last saw Strange alongside Charlize Theron's Clea jumping into the multiverse to stop an incursion, but he hasn't shown up since. Scooper Cosmic Circus recently made a bold claim about Marvel's current plans for the magical franchise, saying:

Well, this stinks. While there are plenty of Marvel movies for the studio to focus on, the fact that we're seemingly not getting any follow-up to the wild mid-credits sene of Doctor Strange 2 is a real bummer. We'll just have to see if Cumberbatch's hero ends up appearing in any other MCU blockbusters, and hopefully revealing what happened after he and Clea disappeared into the multiverse.

Doctor Strange suddenly having a third eye threw fans for a loop, as did Charlize Theron's surprise cameo in the final moments of The Multiverse of Madness. Some folks were thrilled about the Oscar-winning actress joining the shared universe, but the scene is just one of many credits sequences that haven't been followed up from the post-Endgame era of the MCU. Others include Eternals, She-Hulk, Thor: Love and Thunder, and The Marvels. And is the above report is to be believed, we're not getting another Strange movie anytime soon.

If Doctor Strange 3 isn't happening, then I'm really going to need to see that magical hero in one of the next two Avengers movies. Benedict Cumberbatch indicated that he was in Secret Wars, but there's been doubt as to whether or not he'll appear in that title or Doomsday. He wasn't part of the official Avengers: Doomsday cast announcement, but fans like me are hoping to see him appear. Especially if we aren't getting a threequel.

Avengers: Doomsday will hit theaters on December 18th as part of the 2026 movie release list. Fingers crossed we get to see Stephen Strange on the big screen sooner rather than later... hopefully with some answers about what happened him after his sequel's mid-credits scene.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is known for its tight security, as the universe grows thanks to new projects arriving in theaters and streaming with a Disney+ subscription. While the actors in the franchise are tasked with guarding its secrets, certain celebs like Tom Holland and Mark Ruffalo are known for accidentally spoiling things. Stranger Things star Sadie Sink is joining the MCU in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and she's having a much easier time guarding spoilers than Holland.

When Sadie Sink was confirmed for the new Spider-Man movie, theories and rumors started swirling about who she might play. Despite how many months have passed, fans still don't know who she'll be in the upcoming Marvel movie. During a recent interview with Nylon, she joked about how to guard spoilers, saying:

Sometimes it's just that simple. Of course, Sink has lots of experience with this unique part of the job. She had to keep lots of secrets during her tenure on Stranger Things (streaming with a Netflix subscription), especially ahead of its fifth and final season. Stranger Things 4 ended with Max in a coma, and the Tony-nominated actress had to do press while not revealing what was going to happen to the beloved character. Now she's keeping mum about her mysterious role in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

Fans who spent years watching the Marvel movies in order will remember that Tom Holland has a bad track record with accidentally revealing spoilers. While Sink poked un at him in the above comment, later in the same interview she gushed about working with the Uncharted actor. In her words:

Brand New Day is Tom Holland's fourth solo movie as Spider-Man, and his seventh overall appearance in the MCU. So his sense of ease around set makes a great deal of sense. Still, it's heartening to hear how comfortable he made Sadie Sink as she joined the massive shared universe. Now we just need to hear who she is playing already!

Luckily our wait for answers is nearly over. Spider-Man: Brand New Day will hit theaters on July 31st as part of the 2026 movie release list. It's crunch time, so we'll have to see if any spoilers end up trickling out over the next few weeks.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is known for constantly releasing developing and releasing new titles, both in theater and streaming with a Disney+ subscription. While fans are hyped for upcoming Marvel movies, there are countless rumors about what Kevin Feige and company are planning. And a new report claims he wants Anya Taylor-Joy for a role that'll please longtime X-Men fans.

Folks who spent years watching the Marvel movies in order will recall how the X-Men movies lasted from 2000 to 2020, with the final chapter being Josh Boone's The New Mutants. That movie featured an ensemble cast including Maisie Williams and Anya Taylor-Joy, and a rumor posted on MTTSH's Twitter claims that the latter might be reprising her role in the MCU. It reads:

Honestly, take my money. Because while I'm hyped for mutants to finally join the fun as part of the cast of Avengers: Doomsday as well as in the developing X-Men movie, it would be awesome to see the Queen's Gambit actress get the chance to play Illyana Nikolaievna Rasputina / Magik again on the big screen. She crushed it the first time, despite the movie being released mid-pandemic and being a box office bomb.

Of course, this is just a rumor at this point, one we should probably take with a giant grain of salt. There are countless rumors about the future of the MCU, and not all of them can be true. But it would stand to reason if Kevin Feige wanted to get the Emmy-nominated actress in the shared universe.

While the X-Men were left out of the MCU for its first few phases, Disney's acquisition of 20th Century Fox and its properties finally allowed mutants to be brought in. That's a big reason why the previous franchise ended with The New Mutants, and it would be a full circle moment if Anya Taylor-Joy got to reprise her role within the shared universe.

Magick has a long history in the comics, and Anya Taylor-Joy crushed the character's signature attitude and fighting style. She's also the sister of the X-Man Colossus, and fans have been hoping to see these two mutants together on the big screen. So if Kevin Feige actually wants the Split actress to play her again, maybe that's what'll happen. Only time will tell if this rumor ends up being legit.

The New Mutants is streaming now on Disney+. The next Marvel movie hitting theaters is Spider-Man: Brand New Day on July 31st as part of the 2026 movie release list. As or Anya Taylor-Joy, she's got a number of exciting projects coming down the line including Dune: Part Three.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to expand regularly, with exciting titles hitting theaters and streaming with a Disney+ subscription. The next highly anticipated upcoming Marvel movie is Destin Daniel Cretton's Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which will be Tom Holland's fourth solo movie. And the 30 year-old actor can't stop, won't stop dropping Miles Morales' name when talking about the franchise's future.

Tom Holland has spoken about bringing Miles Morales to the MCU for years now, pleasing fans of the character who have been wanting to see him in live-action. During an interview with Hobby Consolas, the Uncharted star spoke about the future of his Spider-Man movies, offering:

It certainly sounds like Holland is determined to bring Miles Morales to the big screen in live-action for the first time. What's more, he'd like to serve as a mentor for the next Spider-Man, something that he's repeated a number of times while promoting Brand New Day. Hopefully that'll actually happen if/when he gets a fifth solo movie in the MCU.

Fans who spent years watching the Marvel movies in order know that fans have been waiting and hoping to see Miles Morales join the fun. That character has been getting more and more popular thanks to leading roles in both the Across the Spider-Verse movies as well as Playstation's Spider-Man games. And with Tom Holland passionate about having Miles around, it seems like the perfect time for the studio to pull the trigger.

We don't know much about the contents of Brand New Day, so we'll have to see if the movie sets up Miles' entrance at all. There are countless theories and rumors about what blockbuster, including long-standing mysteries like who Sadie Sink is playing. Fans are also curious to see if/when MJ and Ned remember Peter after No Way Home's heartbreaking ending.

All will be revealed when Spider-Man: Brand New Day hits theaters on July 31st as part of the 2026 movie release list. Fingers crossed Tom Holland gets his wish and plans for Miles Morales' entrance come together.

After Peter Parker stresses himself to keep New York safe in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the fate of seemingly every other upcoming Marvel movie (and a large majority of major characters) will be affected by Anthony and Joe Russo’s Avengers: Doomsday, only for the status quo to get shaken up once again when Avengers: Secret Wars drops in 2027. It’s impossible to think about where the MCU will be at that point, but is it possible the Russos will still be involved?

According to a new rumor, the blockbuster-directing siblings could very well hitch their talents to yet another big-budget Marvel project, with the caveat that this hypothetical third movie may just be an extension of what we already know about. Per CosmicCircus and scooper Alex Perez when asked about any recent Secret Wars details:

Wowza boom-bowza! Even though we're obviously going to take those comments with the necessary grain of salt that comes embedded with all unverified reports, it would indeed be huge and then some for Marvel to confirm that the Russo brothers have agreed to remain at the helm for yet another Avengers-centric feature. Even if they haven't been involved with the MCU since Endgame, their value has been proven a million times over, and the buzz building up ahead of Doomsday is only helping.

It's still way too early to even know which characters will survive long enough to still be called Avengers after Secret Wars, much less to guess what villains or comic storylines might be utilized. But that's only if the alleged third movie actually stands apart from its predecessor.

As the rumor notes, it's possible any noise about the Russos' third Avengers movie could actually play into the idea that Secret Wars will be split into two different features. That claim isn't all that unbelievable, considering Avengers: Endgame was initially Infinity War: Part 2 before the decision was made to go with a different moniker. Of course, that just makes me think that Kevin Feige would once again choose a fresh title rather than settling for an ordinal subtitle.

I really want to put on my theory cap and start making wild guesses, but it's just too early for all that. I'm also not sure who Spider-Man's big bad will be in Brand New Day, but it's definitely easier to make guesses about that one with its release just around the corner.

Avengers: Doomsday will bring Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom across the multiverse on December 17, 2026.

When Chris Hemsworth goes on family vacations, it’s easy to be green with envy. In 2023, the Hemsworths took in stunning views during a trip to Dubai, and there were even some great shots from their camping trip with Chris' younger brother, Liam. It shouldn't surprise the MCU star's social media followers that he recently shared more photos from yet another family vacation, and the shots are breathtaking. However, I'm more focused on the sight of Hemsworth's bulging Thor arms.

As the Aussie actor normally has a busy schedule with his many acting projects, it makes sense that he wants to spend his downtime with family and sightseeing. Based on Hemsworth's Instagram Stories, he had a sweet Boys Day Out with his two sons in the French Alps. And those snowy mountains look rock solid, I'd argue they've got nothing on Hemsworth's arms:

Yes, the mountains are breathtaking, and it’s incredibly cute to see Chris Hemsworth and his boys all hand-in-hand staring at those peaks. However, those French summits don't quite compare to the sight of the Star Trek actor’s sculpted arms! And, if you want an even better look at them, check out this next photo of Hemsworth holding a camera with an arm fit for an Asgardian prince:

To say Hemsworth’s arms look toned would be an understatement. Look at those veins running across those muscles! Hemsworth is certainly known for putting in work in the gym, but he and his trainer seem to have really outdone themselves.

Of course, there's surely an explanation for those attention-grabbing guns, as Hemsworth may be getting Thor-ready once again. Last year, he wrappped filming on Avengers: Doomsday, in which he'll reprise his role as the God of Thunder. Also, it's been speculated that Hemsworth will return as Thor in Avengers: Secret Wars. Recent reports suggest that second film will begin shooting soon, so that could explain why Hemsworth's arms are so swole right now.

On that note, MCU stars like Elizabeth Olsen and Benedict Cumberbatch gave agreed that Chris Hemsworth's arms are part of what makes him attractive. And the talented actor worked hard for those babies. For instance, he was certainly lifting weights for Thor: Love and Thunder, which showed how dedicated the Transformers One actor to training to play the Son of Asgard. Other than non-stop lifting, Hemsworth was also eating 4,500 calories a day.

The very fit actor also changed his training regimin for Avengers: Doomsday. His personal trainer, Luke Zocchi, he switched it up between cardio and lifting based on how Hemsworth felt. So, yeah, this guy is certainly going to look big on the big screen.

So, while I thank Chris Hemsworth for those stunning pics of the French Alps, I also thank him for reminding us why he's the perfect star to play Thor. And, if those arms don't convince you of that, then I don't know what else to tell you.

Get pumped to see Chris Hemsworth return as Thor in the upcoming Marvel films, as Avengers: Doomsday opens in theaters on December 18th. And Secret Wars is set to be released on December 17th, 2027. In the meantime, you can also check out Thor's various appearances in the Marvel Cinematic Universe by streaming the films with a Disney+ subscription.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been popular for nearly two decades now and is showing no signs of slowing down. New content is constantly being released in theaters and streaming with a Disney+ subscription, although folks are particularly invested in upcoming Marvel movies. There are countless rumors about what Kevin Feige has up his sleeve for the future, and there's one about Scarlet Witch's role in the Mutant Saga that I'm really hoping turns out to be legit.

Moviegoers who have spent years watching the Marvel movies in order know that certain characters are fan favorites, with Elizabeth Olsen's Wanda Maximoff being one of the most popular. Fans have been waiting for her return since Doctor Strange 2's ending, and a new rumor from scooper MTTSH claims the following:

While this is just a rumor that we should take with a grain of salt, I'm so hoping that this report ends up being true. It's been too long since Wanda has been seen in the MCU, and I would love to see her have a major role in the forthcoming Mutant Saga. And since the X-Men are (obviously) expected to be a major presence in that Phase, it would make sense for Kevin Feige to bring back the Scarlet Witch in a significant role. We'll just have to wait and see if there's any validity to this claim.

This is just one of many rumors about Scarlet Witch swirling around online, in large part due to the character's popularity. Fans are holding out hope that she will appear in the next Avengers movie, despite not being included in the Doomsday cast list. For her part, Elizabeth Olsen has denied having a role, although fans don't necessarily believe in her. In fact, there were reports that Wanda might be Doctor Doom's bride in the mysterious blockbuster.

While the OG stars of the X-Men movies will appear in Avengers: Doomsday, a new group of actors are expected to star in Jake Schreier's developing X-Men movie. Bringing in Wanda seems like a logical choice, and Elizabeth Olsen has expressed interest in adapting the House of M storyline from the comics, so maybe that's what's coming together. Either way, I need more of the Scarlet Witch in the MCU.

The next Marvel movie hitting theaters is Spider-Man: Brand New Day on July 31st as part of the 2026 movie release list. Hopefully, we get news about Elizabeth Olsen's future in the shared universe sooner rather than later.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to be a wildly popular franchise, with new releases hitting theaters and streaming with a Disney+ subscription. Fans who spent years watching the Marvel movies in order have seen a ton of heroes introduced, starting off with Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark in Iron Man. While Jon Favreau's 2008 movie was a huge gamble, the Oscar-winning actor recently shouted out two of his Avengers co-stars for playing two heroes that were especially difficult to pull off.

Moviegoers can't wait to see RDJ as Doctor Doom in the next Avengers movie, but the 61-year-old actor is also looking back on what came before. During an interview with CBR, Downey spoke to the two actors he thinks had the hardest job when bringing their heroes to life on the big screen. In his words:

Honestly, I get his perspective. On paper, both Captain America and Doctor Strange are two Marvel heroes who might be challenging to play, and could potentially end up coming off pretty goofy. Luckily, the studio had stellar actors like Chris Evans and Benedict Cumberbatch playing those roles, respectively. And Robert Downey Jr. is (rightfully) giving flowers to his co-stars for making Cap and Strange into beloved figures in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

I can definitely see RDJ's point, especially when it comes to Benedict Cumberbatch in particular. When Doctor Strange arrived in theaters 2016, it was the first time the MCU brought magic into the shared universe (aside from Loki's abilities). The Sherlock actor had an uphill battle in pulling this off, as well as making Stephen Strange feel like a real person. He balanced humor and heart in the movie, while casting spells and bringing trippy visuals into the universe. Fans really responded to it, and he's become an important presence in the MCU as a whole. As for Chris Evans, he succeeded in making Steve Rogers the heart of the entire franchise.

What we know about Avengers: Doomsday is limited, but both Chris Evans and Benedict Cumberbatch are expected to reprise their roles in the mysterious blockbuster. Fans are eager to see how the mysterious story will go down, and how the Avengers will react when meeting Doctor Doom... especially since he'll be having the same face as their dead friend Tony Stark.

All will be revealed when Avengers: Doomsday hits theaters on December 18th as part of the 2026 movie release list. And with the press tour coming up, hopefully Robert Downey Jr. will grace us with more of his Marvel hot takes.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is known for consistently releasing new content for fans, both in theaters and streaming with a Disney+ subscription. One of the most highly anticipated upcoming Marvel movies is Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and there are countless questions about how the story will go down after No Way Home's twist ending. Tom Holland recently teased that one character remembers who Peter Parker is after Doctor Strange's mind-erasing spell, and fans think they've figured out who it is. Let's break it all down.

Folks who have spent years watching the Marvel movies in order know that the Spider-Man franchise is one of the most the most popular. The Brand New Day trailer showed Peter living in isolation after being erased from the world's collective memory, but in a recent interview with IGN Benelux, Holland let slip that someone will remember his signature character. The exchange between him and Zendaya went like this:

• Tom: I think no one remembers that I'm Spider-Man apart from one.
• Zendaya: Nobody remembers that you're Peter Parker. They know Spider-Man.
• Tom: Nobody remembers that Spider-man is Peter Parker, apart from one person.

Well, this is news. Tom Holland is one of the MCU's biggest spoilers, with a reputation of accidentally revealing sensitive information before movies come out. This is just the latest example, and now we know that someone in Brand New Day will remember Peter Parker, and (presumably) that he's Spider-Man. And yes, fans have some theories already rolling around.

The comment section is filled with fans poking fun at Tom Holland for revealing another spoiler, as well as theories about who will remember Peter Parker in the next Spider-Man movie. One name came up time and time again: The Incredible Hulk. Specifically the big green guy, not Bruce Banner. Some comments read:

• It's gotta be Hulk.
• Also, Hulk remembered Peter was how it was written in the comic book. Somewhere along the line of "Bruce Banner forgets, but Hulk remembers."
• WHOOPS. Hulk remembers Peter just like in the comics - Tom let it slip
• Omfg they’re doing the thing where hulk remembers him!

There is some precedence for this in the comics, which some of the above commenters are referencing. In 2020's Immortal Hulk: Great Power, Loki uses a spell that allows The Hulk to possess Spider-Man. This story takes place after universe-altering memory spell not unlike what Doctor Strange did in No Way Home. At the end of the adventure Banner doesn't know Peter Parker, but The Hulk does. The Big Green Guy famously says:

Given this history in the comics, some fans think that Brand New Day will mirror this story, and have The Hulk remember Spider-Man's real identity. Bruce Banner didn't recognize him in the movie's trailer, but when Hulk takes control that might change. Later in the same interview, Tom Holland spoke more about the world not remembering Peter in his upcoming blockbuster, offering:

It seems inevitable that MJ and Ned will eventually learn the truth about their relationships with Peter/Spider-Man, but we'll have to wait and see how it all shakes out on the big screen. Luckily our wait for the movie is nearly over.

All will be revealed when Spider-Man: Brand New Day hits theaters on July 31st as part of the 2026 movie release list. Hopefully Tom Holland can get through the rest of the promotional tour without revealing any major spoilers.

Tom Holland’s reputation as Marvel’s most dangerous keeper of secrets has become almost as famous as his superhero role itself. The Spider-Man: Brand New Day star has accidentally let enough things slip over the years that Marvel fans basically treat every interview like a live-wire spoiler event. So, naturally, when Robert Downey Jr. privately told him he was returning to the MCU, he did what any noted spoiler might do: he told someone special right away.

In a recent Cinemania interview with Holland and Zendaya while the two were promoting their upcoming 2026 movie, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the couple talked about the moment Zendaya learned that Downey was returning to Marvel as Doctor Doom. The in-demand actor admitted the news reached her almost immediately after the phone call with his Marvel mentor. He recalled:

Honestly, as far as Tom Holland spoilers go, this one barely counts as a crime. Zendaya is part of the Spider-Man franchise, and the couple is obviously much more than co-stars, as they've been in a long-term relationship with marriage rumors. If Robert Downey Jr. calls to tell you personally he’s returning for a new Marvel movie, telling your fiancée feels less like leaking classified Avengers intel and more like normal human behavior.

Still, I do enjoy imagining Kevin Feige somewhere suddenly looking up from a stack of storyboards and whispering, “Tom knows.” The funny part is the Uncharted actor seems very aware that Marvel has learned to keep him at arm’s length when it comes to the biggest plot details. He continued:

That is probably the safest possible setup for everyone involved. Holland can still be excited about the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday release and whatever comes after, while Marvel keeps the really dangerous story beats locked in a vault somewhere.

It also makes sense that Downey would call the young MCU star himself. Their connection goes back to Captain America: Civil War, where Tony Stark introduced this version of Peter Parker to the larger Marvel universe. That mentor relationship became one of the emotional pillars of Holland’s run, especially through Spider-Man: Homecoming, Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame.

Off-screen, Holland has often credited Downey with helping him navigate the madness of joining Marvel at such a young age. So hearing that Downey gave him an early heads-up about his return feels genuinely sweet.

The twist, of course, is that the Oppenheimer star is not returning as Tony Stark. He is coming back as Doctor Doom, which raises approximately 9,000 questions about what that means for Peter Parker. And the young actor behind the hero sounds just as curious as everyone else, especially considering Peter’s history with Tony and the emotional crater Tony left behind after Endgame.

For now, Holland and Zendaya are busy promoting Spider-Man: Brand New Day. But somewhere out there, the next chapter of the Avengers is waiting, and the In the Heart of the Sea actor knows just enough to be excited, and thankfully, not enough to spoil everything.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day hits theaters on July 31, 2026, and Avengers: Doomsday will follow suit on December 18th.

The hype for Avengers: Doomsday appears to be growing, and few seem as excited as one of the film’s lead actors, Robert Downey Jr. Anthony and Joe Russo’s latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe will see Downey return to the continuity not as the heroic Iron Man but as the villainous Doctor Doom. By all accounts, Downey has really committed to the role, and he’s even been sharing Doom-themed social media posts on multiple holidays. Now, his latest update has fans making a big prediction about the upcoming superhero film.

Robert Downey Jr.’s Latest Doom Holiday Post Sparks Reactions From Fans

Downey’s holiday posts have varied, but they’ve been delightful thus far. Last November, for example, the Oscar winner posted Thanksgiving art of Doom and Iron Man sharing a wishbone. And, even this past spring, the actor dropped an Easter pic of Doom maniacally holding a basket of color-coded eggs. Father’s Day marked the latest occasion for Downey to share a post, and he dropped a photo of what looked like a child’s drawing, depicting the Marvel villain as a loving dad. Check it out:

Even with Downey’s track record of sharing themed pics featuring Victor von Doom, I’d be lying if I said I was expecting a post like this one for Father’s Day. It’s a humorous photo, but it’s also one that can make a fan ponder if it’s teasing what’s come in the latest Avengers movie. On that note, many MCU devotees have taken to the comments section, and they seem to be of the belief that Downey’s iteration of Latveria’s leader will be a daddy (to a biological child or a surrogate one). Take a look at some of the responses:

• DOOM HAS A CHILD CONFIRMED! Or… he *had* one. - eavoss
• I don't want to be that person, but ‘Daddy Doom' confirmed - princebarkin
• DADDY DOOM 🙌 - themovieposterguy
• DADDY DOOM 💚 - officialhannahsarah
• Wow means doom gonna steal the Franklin richards like comic 👀 - agentp_183
• Y'all just spoiled doom taking in sue and reeds child😭😭💔- andrews_memes43

This is an intriguing conversation, to say the least, but is there actually anything to all of this? Or are we just reading into this too deeply? Let’s discuss.

What Kind Of History Does Doctor Doom Have With Kids?

Victor von Doom doesn’t have any biological heirs in the main Marvel Universe continuity, though he did notably adopt a young Latverian named Kristoff, who he took under his wing. Doom also has key ties to the children of his sworn enemies, Reed Richards and Sue Storm. In the comics, he ultimately helped save the life of Sue and Reed’s unborn daughter and, as a result, he was given the right to name her Valeria. Doom’s link to Reed and Sue’s son, Franklin, is a bit more complex, as the tyrant recruits and manipulates the reality-warping Franklin as a part of his own plan to rework the multiverse.

As can be seen via the fan comments above, some people believe Franklin is the child in the photo, and that’s a reasonable assumption due to the post-credits scene of The Fantastic Four: First Steps. The stinger for the film shows Doom introducing himself to young Franklin while Sue watches on in shock. All in all, it seems a given that the MCU’s Doom will seek to use the all-powerful Franklin and maybe even turn him against his parents and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes.

Still, these are all just assumptions as, for all we know, Robert Downey Jr.’s Father’s Day post could simply be a fun, little tidbit for fans. With all that said, I’m not opposed to the idea of this latest version of Doctor Doom being a dad, as it would theoretically add even more dramatic tension to what’s already sure to be an intense story.

Avengers: Doomsday opens in theaters on December 18 amid the 2026 movie schedule. In the meantime, prepare for the film by grabbing a Disney+ subscription and streaming the films of the Multiverse Saga.

We talk a lot about getting in superhero shape. Brie Larson made push-ups look easy while training for The Marvels, and Chris Hemsworth was back building up his biceps to get ready to play Thor once again. However, embodying a superhero takes more than just being in pristine physical shape, as Avengers: Doomsday’s Lewis Pullman pointed out while explaining another hard aspect of physically preparing to play a hero.

With Avengers: Doomsday being one of the most highly anticipated upcoming Marvel movies on the 2026 movie schedule, its cast gets asked about it often. In this case, Pullman got a question about what kind of training he did for Doomsday during an interview with Deadline. Instead of revealing workouts, he opened up about figuring out the best build for his character, saying:

Lewis Pullman had a unique challenge on Thunderbolts*. Bob does not know he’s the Sentry at the start of the film, which you can now stream with a Disney+ subscription, and he hasn’t knowingly harnessed his power in a big way. So, he does not come off as a ripped superhero.

However, later in the movie, when he’s in Sentry mode and wearing a supersuit, it’s clear that Lewis Pullman got in fantastic shape and can move like a confident hero.

As the Lessons in Chemistry actor said, they had to find a build that suited both sides of his character. He had to be able to look “unthreatening” as Bob, but he also had to “fill the suit” when he put it on. So, yes, Pullman did get ripped for the movie, but the way he literally held himself also impacted his look, as he explained:

It’s crazy what a difference this can make. When he’s Bob, he’s a bit slouchier and shier in the way he stands. As Sentry, he has to stand taller and with more confidence. The way he holds himself helps us understand which version of the character he’s inhabiting at a given moment, and he does a great job at it. However, I also imagine that it has to be difficult.

Now, I’m very excited to see what Pullman does in Avengers: Doomsday. He’ll be in the film along with his Thunderbolts* castmates and a bunch of other Marvel mainstays while Robert Downey Jr. returns to the MCU as Doctor Doom. So, we’re bound to see a lot of actors in superhero shape. However, also pay attention to how they’re physically holding themselves and creating silhouettes, because that plays into a character’s physical appearance in a big way.

So, with all that said, to see Lewis Pullman in action, you can catch Avengers: Doomsday in theaters on December 18.

It’s common knowledge that Marvel keeps details about upcoming MCU projects under lock and key (and I'd imagine inside a maximum-security vault). However, despite the efforts made to keep this information under wraps until a movie premieres, Tom Holland is notorious for spoiling MCU secrets, so much so that they stopped giving him full scripts. Now, as Spider-Man: Brand New Day approaches on the 2026 movie schedule, the Odyssey actor is working overtime to not spoil the highly anticipated summer blockbuster, and fans can’t get enough of how adorably nervous he is.

Thunderbolts* actor Wyatt Russell jokingly compared Marvel media training to that of being held at knife point; one wrong move and you’re done. If that’s the case, Tom Holland must have 9 lives, but he’s on his last legs. Check out how nervous he got when his Spider-Man co-stars seemingly came dangerously close to spoiling details about the Hulk in an interview with Fandango:

You can tell it’s not his first rodeo when it comes to avoiding spoilers, but it actually took the Uncharted actor quite a while to learn his lesson. Marvel found out early that Holland, then a fresh, excitable 20-year-old actor, didn’t know when to stop talking in interviews, so they sent Dr. Strange, veteran actor Benedict Cumberbatch, to act as a chaperone to Holland during the Avengers: Infinity War press tour. Of course, the Cherry actor still managed to spoil the cliffhanger of Infinity War during a live screening, revealing to audiences that he wasn’t really dead in the film.

The list goes on, and if you don’t believe me, there's a 13-minute compilation on YouTube of Tom Holland slipping up or narrowly dodging spoilers. I can’t imagine how much media training the poor guy has gone through, and he’s probably gotten countless lectures from Marvel and his agents. It looks like some of it has finally gotten through to him, and many fans, like @spideysbrie on X, were quick to pick up on it:

Kevin Feige, don’t take it out on our dear Peter Parker! Blame any spoilers on his besties Zendaya and Jacob Batalon, who, as @naboonat on X points out, are up to no good:

I would assume that most Marvel fans can agree that, besides the actual movies, the best part of this Spider-Man franchise is the real-life bestie dynamic between the three leads. Holland, Batalon, and Zendaya have all been on this journey together since Homecoming came out in 2017. It launched their careers, and of course, is how the couple Zendaya and Holland first met.

They’re bonded for life, and by now, these interviews together are second nature. Which means Batalon and The Drama actress are completely comfortable hilariously trying to bait Holland into revealing spoilers, and fans like @urganciosmile on X eat it up every time:

Another fan on X noted just how nervous Holland appeared to be during this whole interaction, writing:

Once again, I find myself feeling bad that the Devil All The Time actor is so paranoid about getting in trouble with Marvel, but it really is so entertaining to watch him dodge questions in interviews like he’s playing verbal minesweeper. Spider-Man: Brand New Day has been especially challenging, given the enormous cliffhanger Spider-Man: No Way Home left us with.

After the death of Aunt May and his mere presence ripping a hole in time and space, Peter Parker makes the difficult decision to save his friends and his timeline by having Dr. Strange erase his existence from everyone’s memory. There are a lot of unknowns heading into this fourth installment, and the trailers have only brought more questions, like ones regarding the Hulk and The Punisher’s involvement in this movie. The biggest question among fans has been Sadie Sink’s character, which has yet to be revealed in any context besides the fact that she has an important role.

I’m dying to know how the Stranger Things actress fits into all this, but unfortunately, Holland has been vigilant in keeping his mouth zipped. The Onward actor is almost out of the woods, and (almost) all will finally be revealed when Spider-Man: Brand New Day hits theaters on July 31.

If you’re like me, a lifelong Spider-Man fan, you’re probably more than pumped because not only did we get a brand-new trailer for the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day, but we are also inching closer to its release on the 2026 movie schedule. As someone raised on Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man trilogy, I sometimes forget just how much “weight” comes with carrying the mantle of such a beloved character. Well, Tom Holland’s co-star and real-life partner Zendaya just reminded me by pointing out her favorite thing about him playing Spidey, and it has nothing to do with his onscreen persona.

In a chat with Fandango for the upcoming Spider-Man film, Zendaya explained that her favorite part of watching Holland be Spider-Man is not a stunt, a scene or even the way he plays Peter Parker. For her, it has everything to do with how he handles being Spidey off-screen. She explained:

What could have been a pretty standard answer to an interview question turned into one of the cutest possible images of the Uncharted star: dressed in his new head-to-toe red-and-blue spandex, meeting kids who do not see a movie star doing press but the real Spider-Man.

That is the part that really stands out to me. When I was growing up, I was always so excited about the new superhero movies, and I never thought much about whether the actors in those suits felt any responsibility beyond showing up and doing the job. You hoped they respected the character, sure, but you did not always imagine them carrying that responsibility into real life. According to Zendaya, Holland absolutely does.

That makes sense given how long the British actor has been tied to the role. Holland first appeared as Peter Parker in Captain America: Civil War before leading his own trilogy and becoming one of the emotional centers of the MCU’s post-Endgame era. He has grown up with this character in public, and fans have watched his Peter go from wide-eyed teenager to a young adult carrying a very lonely kind of grief after the ending of No Way Home.

Zendaya’s comments also add another layer to Brand New Day. After the spell that erased Peter from everyone’s memory, this next movie seems poised to follow the Wall-Crawler as he starts over without the safety net of the people who loved him. That is heavy material for a character who still means so much to kids.

Her answer quietly explains why Holland’s version has connected so strongly with fans, too. His Peter Parker has always felt sincere, sometimes painfully so. He is funny, awkward and brave, but he also feels like someone who understands that being a superhero means showing up for people even when no one knows your name.

In that way, Tom Holland feels like the living embodiment of the character, from Ben Parker’s “with great power comes great responsibility” to May’s “when you help someone, you help everyone.” You love to see it. And though he might have an idea who he wants to embody the character after he hangs it up, I hope that, given how much he cares about Spider-Man, it's not for some time.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day swings into theaters on July 31.

Robert Downey Jr. is returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the role of Victor von Doom a.k.a. Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars. Of course, the last time Downey appeared in an MCU flick, he was playing Iron Man, and the beloved hero sacrificed himself at the end of Avengers: Endgame. It’s a watershed moment in the continuity, but it turns out Stark's demise actually could’ve happened in a different movie. So, now, I have some questions following this major revelation.

Tony Stark’s Original Death Was To Happen In Another Massive MCU Film

Let’s be real, Downey’s Stark found himself in more than a few precarious situations throughout the Multiverse Saga, from his encounter with Obadiah Stane to the Avengers’ war with Ultron. However, the battle between Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and Thanos was particularly intense, and fans more than got a taste of that back in 2018 when Infinity War hit theaters. And, believe it or not, that’s the film co-director Joe Russo said was initially meant to feature Stark’s death, and he and Downey had a funny-back-and-forth about it:

• Joe Russo: This happens a lot in these rooms, right? We try to... I'm feeling the heat now. We try to investigate. We try to investigate all angles, right? Everything's up for grabs. We always say, ‘Best idea wins.’ And a lot of the times you gotta stretch…
• Robert Downey Jr.: It's mine.
• Russo: We have to stretch…
• Downey: Mine is just, ‘Don't kill me.’

Consider me pleasantly surprised by all this! The revelation, which was revealed during a sit-down interview held by CBR, coincided with the eighth anniversary of Infinity War’s release. It’s interesting to hear that Joe Russo and brother/co-director Anthony considered having Stark die in that particular movie, though I guess it tracks, considering there’s a scene in which Thanos stabs Tony through his armor only for him to survive. As for why the Russos eventually decided against it, Joe said:

It sounds like it all came down to the Russos possibly being faced with the challenge of having to include Stark in Endgame posthumously. All in all, I’m glad they settled on their chosen direction, especially since it would’ve robbed us of Stark’s eventual sacrifice, but I still have some questions.

What Are Some Questions To Consider About This “What If” Scenario?

For starters, when exactly was Stark’s death going to take place in Infinity War? I mean, would it have been the moment he was stabbed by Thanos on Titan? Of course, there’s also the possibility that he could’ve died in a totally different way that might not have involved Thanos at all. I find it very interesting that Joe Russo doesn’t divulge any specifics, but that may be due to his desire to have fans speculate as I’m doing right now.

Something I also want to know is whether Robert Downey Jr. was aware of his character’s initial fate during the development process. And, if he knew, I’d love to know how he felt. It’s unclear based on this conversation, but I get the feeling Downey wouldn’t have been too pleased, considering the comments he’s sharing now.

Regardless of any of that, though, I’d say everything worked out just as it should’ve. And, in any case, Downey still has the opportunity to further spread his wings by way of his villainous character. I wish I could’ve been a fly on the wall and watched Downey work on set. Here’s hoping that Doom’s introduction is glorious and that Tony Stark’s memory is preserved within the MCU amid his cohort’s latest battle.

Fans can check out Stark’s sacrifice by streaming Avengers: Endgame with a Disney+ subscription. Also, see Robert Downey Jr. return in Avengers: Doomsday, which opens in theaters on December 18 amid the 2026 movie schedule.

Every time I hear an Avengers: Doomsday cast member hype the movie up, my excitement for the film on the 2026 movie schedule increases exponentially. Case in point, Ebon Moss-Bachrach just obsessed over working with Robert Downey Jr. on this upcoming Marvel movie, and it was the best.

Unlike a good chunk of the Doomsday cast, this movie will mark the first time Ebon Moss-Bachrach has worked with Robert Downey Jr. in a big way; also, he’ll be acting alongside the MCU icon as he plays Doctor Doom instead of Tony Stark. Before they started filming, the Fantastic Four: First Steps star said he was “excited” to work with RDJ. Now, he’s updated ET on the experience. Responding to a question about who surprised him most, The Bear actor said:

Well, I love that! I especially love it because we’ll be seeing Downey in a totally different role in Dommsday. He’s no longer a hero; he isn’t Iron Man. He’s Doctor Doom now, and I’m very excited to see how he surprises all of us in that role. And if he’s keeping the cast on their toes, I imagine the audience is poised to have a similar experience.

Along with this comment being thrilling on its own, it also goes right along with what other Doomsday cast members have said about Robert Downey Jr. Moss-Bachrach’s Fantastic Four co-star, Vanessa Kirby, compared RDJ to “the godfather,” explaining to Variety that he’s the movie's “leader” and he’s “always there” and looking out for his fellow actors. Overall, she said it was a “joy” working with him and the movie’s directors, the Russo brothers.

Meanwhile, Simu Liu said Downey has inspired him greatly. He gushed about how the Iron Man actor is very “kind, generous, and inspiring,” and he spoke to the impact he’s had on Marvel’s success.

Of course, the Oppenheimer star has quite the sense of humor, so we get to see him bickering with Chris Evans and joking around. However, it’s clear that this cast really looks up to him and has loved working with him. To see exactly what I mean, check out this clip of Ebon Moss-Bachrach talking about RDJ:

It’s so wonderful to see this ensemble gushing about each other. This video is also a thrilling reminder that not only is Robert Downey Jr. returning to the MCU, but he’s coming back as a new character, and we’ll get to see him go against a team of heroes made up of actors who have acted with him many times and never acted with him before.

So, get ready, folks! Avengers: Doomsday will hit theaters on December 18, and that’s when we’ll get to see Robert Downey Jr. back on the big screen in a Marvel movie, and we’ll get to watch him interact with other beloved actors, like Ebon Moss-Bachrach.

Ever since the teaser trailer for the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday confirmed Chris Evans' return as Steve Rogers, Marvel fans have been trying to figure out whether Captain America is back for one last mission or whether the actor's comeback extends beyond a single flick to even more upcoming Marvel movies. Well, we have finally gotten our answer, and it's in one of the least Marvel-like ways imaginable.

A fan-recorded Instagram video featuring Evans has been making the rounds online after the actor seemingly confirmed that he'll also appear in Avengers: Secret Wars. Not through a Hall H presentation or a carefully staged press release, but during what appears to be a Cameo video bought for a fan by her husband. In the clip, Evans discussed his upcoming schedule and revealed:

That's about as close to an official confirmation as fans are likely to get from Marvel this far out. And it's sure to excite the generations of fans out there.

Steve Rogers' Story Apparently Isn't Ending With Doomsday

Evans is already expected to have a major role in Avengers: Doomsday, which arrives on the 2026 movie calendar this December. But confirmation that he'll continue into Secret Wars immediately reignited debate about what Marvel ultimately plans to do with Steve Rogers.

Will this be the character's final farewell? Is Marvel preparing a permanent return? Or could this be one more Multiverse Saga appearance before the shield is passed again?

Those questions have become even more interesting because Evans isn't the only familiar face returning. Robert Downey Jr. is back in the MCU as Doctor Doom, while multiple Fox-era X-Men actors have reportedly joined the expanding cast. The next two Avengers movies increasingly look like a celebration of Marvel's cinematic history as they set up the future of the company's IP.

Of course, not everyone agrees that Steve Rogers should return permanently. Avengers: Endgame gave the character a heartfelt ending, and both The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and Captain America: Brave New World attempted to establish Sam Wilson as the new Captain America.

Still, Steve Rogers remains one of the MCU's most beloved characters, and Evans' return has generated enormous excitement.

Secret Wars Could Be Getting Even Bigger

Meanwhile, another Marvel rumor continues to gain momentum. An insider recently claimed that Sadie Sink is "100%" playing Jean Grey in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, with reports also suggesting the Stranger Things actress could continue into Secret Wars.

Nothing about Sink's role has been officially confirmed by Marvel, but speculation has only intensified as Brand New Day's marketing campaign ramps up. There have been several toy leaks revealing the character to have pink powers of some kind, only making fans more confident that we are about to see the actress take on one of the all-time favorite Marvel mutants.

That movie has already generated plenty of theories of its own. Recent promotional events featuring Tom Holland and Zendaya have teased the involvement of The Hand, though Marvel remains tight-lipped about exactly how the ninja organization factors into the story.

Honestly, I kind of love that we learned about Evans' apparent Secret Wars return this way. Marvel spends years constructing elaborate reveal strategies, only for one of its biggest stars to casually drop the information while talking to fans. It feels pretty fitting. After all, Steve Rogers has always been one of the MCU's most straightforwardly honest heroes.

Avengers: Doomsday arrives Dec. 18, with Avengers: Secret Wars following one year later. Between those films and Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Marvel's future is looking increasingly crowded with familiar faces. And one of those familiar faces remains Chris Evans.

Sydney Sweeney has already stepped into the wider Marvel orbit once with 2024’s punching-bag Madame Web, but a rumor suggests she may get another shot at a new superhero movie. And this time, if the chatter is even close to accurate, the fit could be much more interesting.

According to SuperHeroHype, industry scooper MyTimeToShineHello recently claimed Sweeney is being eyed for a role in Marvel Studios’ upcoming X-Men reboot. The outlet notes that Marvel has not confirmed the claim, and neither she nor the studio has publicly addressed it, so this should be treated as a rumor with a giant comic-book-sized grain of salt. Still, it follows earlier speculation that Marvel was interested in the in-demand actress for Emma Frost, which is where things get especially fun.

The Rumor Is Still Very Unconfirmed

The big thing here is that nothing is official. Marvel has not announced any actors for X-Men, and we do not even have a full cast of announced mutants for the reboot yet. The project is reportedly in development with Jake Schreier attached to direct, while Lee Sung Jin and Joanna Calo are reportedly writing the screenplay. But Marvel is still keeping the mutant cards close to the vest.

That said, the timing makes sense. The MCU is inching closer to properly bringing the X-Men into the fold, and fan casting has been running wild for years. After the Fox-era mutants dominated the big screen for more than two decades and are rumored to be making a swan song in Avengers: Doomsday, Marvel has a tricky job ahead: find actors who can make these characters feel familiar yet stand on their own.

Sweeney would certainly bring attention. She is one of the most talked-about actors of her generation, with Euphoria, The White Lotus, Anyone But You and a growing list of film projects behind her. She also knows what it feels like to be attached to a new Marvel movie, even if it's not in the official MCU, that becomes the internet’s punchline, given her role in Sony’s Madame Web.

Emma Frost Feels Like The Obvious Fit

If Marvel really is circling Sweeney, Emma Frost feels like the cleanest match. The character has all the ingredients that would play to her strengths: glamour, menace, intelligence, vulnerability and the ability to weaponize a room without raising her voice. Emma is not just “the pretty telepath in white.” She is a former villain, a teacher, a strategist and one of the most complicated figures in X-Men lore.

That kind of role would let Sweeney lean into the icy, polished exterior she can play so well, while also giving her room to show the bruises underneath. Her best performances often work because she can make a character seem both controlled and quietly unraveling. That is basically Emma Frost’s emotional operating system.

It's not like Emma would be making her big-screen debut. The character has already appeared twice in Fox's X-Men movies. She had a brief appearance in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, which, let's just say, is not exactly remembered as the franchise's finest hour. Then January Jones played a version of the character in X-Men: First Class. While I love that movie overall, Jones' Emma never quite clicked for me, making her one of the few weak spots in an otherwise terrific film. In other words, Emma Frost feels like a character that could absolutely benefit from another shot.

There are other possibilities, of course:

• Polaris — Magneto's daughter with magnetic powers who often brings a more emotionally complicated perspective to mutant politics.
• Dazzler — A pop star who converts sound into light and energy blasts, making her one of Marvel's strangest celebrity superheroes.
• Spiral — A six-armed sorceress and master strategist with deep ties to the X-Men's weirder cosmic stories.
• Sage — A mutant with computer-like mental abilities who serves as one of the X-Men's most underrated intelligence experts.
• Boom-Boom — A rebellious prankster who creates explosive energy spheres and brings a chaotic edge to any team.
• Stacy X — A former mutant entertainer whose pheromone-based powers make her one of the franchise's most unconventional characters.

Still, Emma is the one that feels like the cleanest fit without needing to reinvent the character.

This Could Be A Better Marvel Lane Than Madame Web

The funny thing is that the Anyone but You actress has technically already been in a Marvel-based movie, but Madame Web was not part of the MCU and did not give her much of a real superhero runway. That film became more famous for the memes than for launching its characters.

An MCU X-Men role would be a very different situation. The mutants are some of Marvel’s richest characters, and the reboot will almost certainly be treated as a major pillar of the franchise going forward. If The Housemaid star gets the right role, she would not just be joining another superhero movie. She could be stepping into a character with real staying power.

Again, this is all rumor for now. Marvel may go in a completely different direction, and Sydney Sweeney may never end up near the X-Mansion. But if the studio is actually looking at her for the mutant corner of the MCU, I get it.

The Fox-era X-Men are set to appear in Avengers: Doomsday, when it hits the 2026 movie calendar on December 18, 2026.

It’s quite a year for Zendaya and Tom Holland, both on- and off-screen. As the longtime lovebirds are set to appear in two blockbusters hitting the 2026 movie calendar next month, speculation continues over whether or not they’ve already tied the knot. We can’t say for sure if they’re already officially calling each other “husband and wife,” but they certainly were couples goals at a recent Spider-Man: Brand New Day event.

Fans have been swooning over Tom Holland and Zendaya’s relationship for years now — from their comfortable interactions at a tennis tournament to the MCU actor saving his partner from a wardrobe malfunction. So it’s no surprise that as we swoon over how beautiful they looked together at Monday’s press event for the upcoming Spider-Man movie, what we’re really wondering about is that gold band on Zendaya’s ring finger.

The couple — who will both appear in The Odyssey on July 14 before Spider-Man: Brand New Day premieres two weeks later — got engaged in late 2024, with Holland’s dad spilling the details of his son’s proposal preparations. It was hard to miss that 5-carat rock Zendaya toted around on her left hand in the months that followed, but then all of a sudden, a new piece of jewelry had taken the sparker’s place.

A simple gold band replaced the diamond. That definitely got people talking, but not nearly as much as when Law Roach, Zendaya’s stylist and close friend, said during an interview at the Actor Awards in March that “the wedding already happened.” Oops?

No confirmation followed from Zendaya or Tom Holland, but that gold band was still on the actress’ finger days later at Paris Fashion Week, along with a silver ring that matched her hoop earrings. Indeed, it appears to be the same one she’s wearing at the Spider-Man: Brand New Day photocall, where she appears to be reaching toward Holland as everyone looks toward the sky.

We may not know if they really did have a secret wedding in Italy, as other anonymous sources have suggested, but this has to be a wedding ring, right? Zendaya may be appearing in four movies this year, but even if she wore a prop wedding ring for The Drama, there’s no reason we’d see her at events — especially with Tom Holland — wearing a wedding band that wasn’t her own jewelry.

Not that it really matters. Tom Holland joked that studios love getting him and Zendaya as a “package deal,” but that’s not exclusive to studios. We love the cute (if rare) comments the Challengers star makes about Holland, we love their matching tattoos, we love that they got to bring their dogs to the Spider-Man set, and we love how he is Zendaya’s biggest fan. Hell, I even love that their relationship is so sacred and worth protecting that they don’t share every detail of it with us.

Whether or not they’re legally married isn’t what actually matters, but that’s not going to keep me or anybody else from clocking Zendaya’s ring finger at every press appearance this summer. Hopefully that will be a lot, because I can’t get enough of these two.

It's no secret that the Marvel Cinematic Universe is a well-oiled machine at this point, consistently putting out new content in theaters and streaming with a Disney+ subscription. But OG fans who have watched the Marvel movies in order will remember that back when Iron Man was released back in 2008, it a risky new experiment in filmmaking. I thought that Robert Downey Jr. had to fight for his role as Tony Stark due to his troubled past, but director Jon Favreau painted another picture.

Moviegoers are always looking forward to upcoming Marvel movies, but there's often more information coming out about the past as well. Case in point: Favreau's recent Vanity Fair video breaking down his career, including the original Iron Man movie. He spoke about fighting for RDJ's casting, offering:

I always thought that the resistance to Robert Downey Jr. playing Tony Stark was related to his past with addiction. But that seemingly wasn't the case; instead it was about the studio not wanting to pay an A-lister who they thought would be hidden under a mask for most of the movie. Of course, we know how much the Oscar-winning actor's charisma and charm defined the character for years.

In the same video, Jon Favreau spoke more about the resistance to RDJ's casting as Iron Man. He already in the midst of his career comeback at the time, including roles in projects like Charlie Bartlett, Zodiac, and The Shaggy Dog. The director went on to share:

Yeah, my mind is blown. Robert Downey Jr. was 43 when he debuted as Tony Stark in Iron Man, and it sounds like some folks thought he was a little long in the tooth. That's wild considering how long he played the role, and the fact that RDJ is returning as Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday at age 61.

In the end the Sherlock Holmes actor fought for his signature role, including coming in to do a camera test. As Jon Favreau put it:

Indeed, Robert Downey Jr.'s audition tape is available to watch online. Despite not actually landing the role yet he had the signature wit and swagger that Tony Stark became known for. And it's clear that the studio ultimately made the right decision in casting their first MCU hero; it's hard to imagine anyone else playing the role at this point.

The Iron Man franchise is streaming now on Disney+, and RDJ will return to the MCU when Avengers: Doomsday hits theaters on December 18th as part of the 2026 movie release list. Although this time he'll be playing a new role as the villainous Doctor Doom.

One of the fun things about new Marvel movie releases is occasionally remembering that the people making these movies are fans, too. Sure, they are actors getting paid to wear elaborate costumes and save the world in front of green screens but, sometimes even they seem genuinely amazed by the whole thing. Apparently, Paul Rudd is no exception, as he admits seeing Chris Hemsworth wandering around as Thor on set is very cool.

Rudd recently spoke with Variety while promoting his Tribeca film Rain Reign, and the Ant-Man actor reflected on returning for the 2026 movie schedule release of Avengers: Doomsday. To that end, Rudd also discussed how it felt seeing so many familiar Marvel Cinematic Universe alums reuniting. Asked specifically what it was like getting the gang back together, he admitted that even after all these years, the experience still has not lost its novelty. As he explained:

Honestly, not just kids, how about grown men who’ve grown up on the MCU? I think I’d freak out! Because let's be real, the sprawling franchise has been around going on twenty years, and a lot of the folks who still turn out for new superhero movies have been going to see the flicks in theaters since they were very young. So, if somebody told me Chris Hemsworth was casually strolling past craft services dressed as Thor, I would probably react with the maturity of a 9-year-old.

What I love about Rudd's comments is that they cut through all the cynicism that sometimes surrounds giant IP franchises. After more than 15 years in the MCU, it would be understandable if the experience had become routine. Instead, the Clueless star sounds like somebody who still appreciates the weirdness of it all.

Maybe that's part of why Marvel has managed to work for so long. A lot of these actors genuinely seem to enjoy one another's company. Rudd specifically talked about reconnecting with performers he has worked with multiple times over the years, which makes sense considering how interconnected these movies have become.

For Rudd, that journey started with Ant-Man back in 2015. Since then, he has appeared alongside everyone from Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans to Mark Ruffalo and Hemsworth. Somewhere along the way, a comedy actor best known for Anchorman and The 40-Year-Old Virgin became one of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes.

With Avengers: Doomsday on the horizon, bringing back familiar faces like the Fox-era X-Men from across more than two decades of comic book movies while also introducing new ones, it sounds like the behind-the-scenes atmosphere still has some of that old MCU magic. Apparently, no amount of Marvel experience can fully prepare you for casually running into the God of Thunder in the hallway.

Paul Rudd returns in the next Avengers team-up, Doomsday, this Christmas season on December 18, 2026. In the meantime, stream Rudd's appearances in the MCU movies by streaming them with a Disney+ subscription.