Marvel fans are buzzing over a leaked video that recently hit Reddit, shared by user @booletproof_dummy. The clip, supposedly from the set of Avengers: Doomsday, shows what looks like Xavier’s Institute in ruins. To top it off, it seems to tease the involvement of a major X-Men villain. Naturally, everyone speculates how the mutants will fit into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
The Road to Mutants in the MCU
Marvel has been teasing the arrival of mutants for years. The first big clue came in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022). In that film, Patrick Stewart returned as Professor Charles Xavier in an alternate universe. Then came Ms. Marvel (2022), where Kamala Khan was confirmed to be a mutant. Little by little, Marvel has been building a bridge to bring the X-Men into its ever-expanding universe.
A Blast from Marvel History
The leak hints at the possible return of one of the X-Men’s most iconic enemies, the Sentinels. The mysterious machines first appeared in X-Men #14, way back in 1965. Since then, they has become a symbol of the mutant struggle. Fans might remember a version of this threat from X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014). In that film, they drove mutants to unite against a dystopian nightmare. Now, it seems Marvel might bring these legendary mutant-hunting machines into the MCU on an even bigger scale.
Inside view of the set of Avengers Doomsday
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Familiar Faces Are Back
During a Marvel live-stream event, several big names from the Fox X-Men movies were confirmed to return in Avengers: Doomsday. Patrick Stewart (Professor X), Ian McKellen (Magneto), James Marsden (Cyclops), Alan Cumming (Nightcrawler), Rebecca Romijn (Mystique), and Kelsey Grammer (Beast) are all reprising their roles. Let’s not forget Channing Tatum, who finally brought Gambit to life in Deadpool and Wolverine (2024). Fans had waited years for that moment. This star-studded lineup is setting the stage for an epic crossover that fans have dreamed about for years.
Bigger Than Just a Fight
Early rumors suggested Avengers: Doomsday might pit the Avengers, X-Men, and Fantastic Four against each other. However, the real story seems to be even bigger. Doctor Doom has been confirmed as the main antagonist. He’s set to stir up chaos across the multiverse. Incursions, where universes collide and fall apart, will be central to the plot. This concept was teased in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022). Mutant persecution might be part of the story, but Doom’s grand plans will take center stage.
The Countdown to Doomsday
Mark your calendars: Avengers: Doomsday is slated for release on May 2, 2026. As the grand finale of the MCU’s Multiverse Saga, it promises to tie together threads from WandaVision (2021) to Deadpool and Wolverine (2023). With the X-Men officially entering the fray, the stakes have never been higher.
Fans Can’t Stop Speculating
The leaked footage has set Reddit and social media on fire. Fans are debating whether the ruined Xavier’s Institute is part of the main MCU timeline. Others wonder if this could lead to an adaptation of the House of M storyline. Whatever the truth, one thing is certain: Marvel fans are in for an epic ride.
Avengers: Doomsday is shaping up to be the MCU’s most ambitious film yet. It blends existing heroes with iconic X-Men characters and a villain who could outmatch them all. As the hype builds, fans will be on the edge of their seats. They’ll be dissecting every leak and clue until the big day arrives.
Are you excited for this epic conclusion to the multiverse saga? Let us know in the comments.
