At San Diego Comic-Con 2024, Marvel Studios unveiled exciting news about the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), including the thrilling announcement that Robert Downey, Jr. is returning to the MCU to play Doctor Doom. Doom will play a pivotal role in the Multiverse Saga's climax, featured prominently in both 2026's Avengers: Doomsday and 2027's Avengers: Secret Wars. Adding to the excitement, Kelsey Grammer is set to reprise his role as Beast in Doomsday, following his cameo in 2023's The Marvels. This raises intriguing questions about the potential plot of Avengers: Doomsday. Could it be a secret adaptation of the Avengers vs. X-Men storyline? Let's delve into this possibility and explore how Marvel's epic crossover comic could be brought to life in the MCU.
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What Is Avengers vs. X-Men?
The Avengers and X-Men have crossed paths since their inception in the early 1960s, collaborating on numerous occasions to save the world. However, the 2012 Avengers vs. X-Men storyline is unique because it pits these two teams against each other rather than having them unite for a common cause. The conflict arises during a tumultuous period for the X-Men, following Scarlet Witch's actions in 2005's House of M, which drastically reduced the mutant population, pushing them towards extinction. Additionally, internal divisions within the X-Men, such as the rift between Wolverine and Cyclops, further complicate matters.
Art by Jim Cheung. (Image Credit: Marvel)As the Phoenix Force approaches Earth, the Avengers view it as a dire threat, while Cyclops sees it as a potential savior for the mutant race. This fundamental disagreement leads to a declaration of war when the Avengers attempt to destroy the Phoenix Force. The narrative is enriched by characters choosing unexpected sides; Wolverine aligns with the Avengers, and even Professor X shows less support for Cyclops than one might anticipate.
The storyline is divided into three acts. In Act 1, the X-Men struggle to protect the Phoenix Force, but Iron Man's weapon splits it into five fragments, empowering Cyclops, Emma Frost, Namor, Colossus, and Magik, who become the Phoenix Five. Act 2 sees the Avengers on the defensive, retreating to Wakanda, only to face further challenges when Namor floods the country. The Avengers pin their hopes on Hope Summers, the first mutant born after the decimation of the mutant race, to absorb the Phoenix Force and end the Phoenix Five's reign.
Art by Olivier Coipel. (Image Credit: Marvel)Act 3 culminates in a final battle where Cyclops, possessed by the Phoenix Force, becomes the new Dark Phoenix and kills Charles Xavier. Despite this tragedy, the story ends on a hopeful note as Hope and Scarlet Witch use the Phoenix's power to restore the mutant gene, marking a victory for mutantkind.
Details about Avengers: Doomsday are still emerging, with the film's title and cast evolving. Originally announced as Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, the focus shifted from Kang to Doom following the studio's separation from Jonathan Majors. Currently, the MCU lacks a formal Avengers team, a situation unchanged by Captain America: Brave New World.
The X-Men's presence in the MCU is minimal, with only a few mutants introduced, such as Iman Vellani’s Kamala Khan and Tenoch Huerta’s Namor. Classic X-Men characters have appeared from other universes, like Patrick Stewart’s Professor X in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Kelsey Grammer’s Beast in The Marvels, and Hugh Jackman’s many Wolverines in Deadpool & Wolverine.
Who Are the Mutants of the MCU?
Here's a list of confirmed mutants in the MCU's Earth-616:
- Ms. Marvel
- Mr. Immortal
- Namor
- Wolverine
- Ursa Major
- Sabra/Ruth Bat-Seraph
It's worth noting that Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch, traditionally mutants, may yet be revealed as such in the MCU.
The question remains: why would Marvel Studios attempt an Avengers vs. X-Men movie now? The answer lies in the multiverse. We speculate that Avengers: Doomsday could be a multiverse story, focusing on a conflict between the MCU and heroes from another universe, specifically the Fox X-Men universe. This battle would serve as a final farewell to the Fox X-Men characters.
Our theory suggests that Avengers: Doomsday might build on the post-credits scene from The Marvels, where Grammer’s Beast cares for Teyonah Parris’ Monica Rambeau, who is now trapped in the Fox X-Men universe. This unresolved situation could lead to an Incursion between the MCU and Earth-10005, setting the stage for a battle between the Avengers and X-Men to save their respective worlds.
Art by Jim Cheung. (Image Credit: Marvel)This scenario draws inspiration from the 2015 Secret Wars series, where an Incursion between the classic Marvel Universe and the Ultimate Universe leads to a battle where one Earth must be destroyed to save the multiverse. In Avengers: Doomsday, the conflict could stem from an Incursion forcing the Avengers and X-Men to fight for their worlds' survival.
The film could offer thrilling superhero matchups, such as Captain America vs. Wolverine, Hulk vs. Colossus, and Thor vs. Storm. Additionally, characters like Ms. Marvel and Deadpool might find themselves torn between loyalties, adding complexity to the narrative.
AnswerSee ResultsHow Doctor Doom Fits In -----------------------
Art by Bryan Hitch. (Image Credit: Marvel)Doctor Doom's role in Avengers: Doomsday could be pivotal, leveraging the conflict between the Avengers and X-Men to further his own ambitions. Known for his cunning and manipulation, Doom could see the war as an opportunity to weaken the Avengers, making the world more susceptible to his control. His involvement could mirror that of Zemo in Captain America: Civil War, orchestrating events from the shadows.
In the comics, Doom's actions contribute to the collapse of the multiverse, leading to Secret Wars. Similarly, Avengers: Doomsday might reveal that Doom is responsible for the deteriorating state of the multiverse, using the war between the Avengers and X-Men as a step towards his ultimate goal of godhood.
How Avengers: Doomsday Leads Into Secret Wars ---------------------------------------------Originally conceived as Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, Avengers: Doomsday is expected to lead directly into Avengers: Secret Wars, much like Infinity War led into Endgame. The film could mirror the first chapter of the 2015 Secret Wars comic, where the multiverse collapses due to the heroes' inability to unite against the threat.
Avengers: Doomsday might end similarly, with the multiverse destroyed as the Avengers and X-Men fight instead of collaborating. This could lead to the creation of Battleworld, a patchwork reality forged from the remnants of dead universes, with Doctor Doom as its God Emperor.
Art by Alex Ross. (Image Credit: Marvel)In Avengers: Secret Wars, a diverse lineup of Marvel characters, from Anthony Mackie’s Captain America to Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine and Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man, could unite to restore the multiverse and overthrow Doom. Avengers: Doomsday may serve as a dark prelude to this epic conclusion, setting the stage for a new dawn in the MCU.
Note: this article was originally published on 09/02/2024 and updated on 03/26/2025 with the latest news about Avengers: Doomsday.
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