Marvel’s future is once again the subject of major rumors, with several unconfirmed reports pointing toward new developments involving the New Avengers, the X-Men, and some familiar MCU heroes.
New MCU Rumors Tease ‘Thunderbolts 2’
The new rumors indicate that Marvel might be quietly developing something more than just ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’. It may finally be preparing a few characters and teams for the next phase of the MCU.
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One of the more interesting claims is that a sequel to ‘Thunderbolts’ is reportedly being developed. If the rumor is true, then several big characters could be added to the New Avengers’ roster. X-23, Red Hulk, Abomination, and Baron Zemo are all rumored to potentially join the New Avengers in ‘Secret Wars’.
These characters would definitely be a wild mix, given the complex histories and personalities. There’s also a lot of speculation about the X-Men side of the MCU. Gemma Arterton and Emma D’Arcy are reportedly in talks for roles in Marvel’s upcoming X-Men movie, with Arterton allegedly being considered for the role of Moira MacTaggert.
Moira is an especially significant character in the X-Men universe and is related to Charles Xavier, mutant research, and some of the most significant storylines in the franchise. If they cast a familiar actor for the part, it would mean that Marvel has a big plan in place for the character.
Binary and Monica Rambeau’s Possible Returns Explained
Another rumour suggests that Binary may be seen in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’. The character is closely tied to Carol Danvers’ cosmic abilities, so her presence would be particularly interesting as Marvel builds out its cosmic mythology. There’s also Monica Rambeau.
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The latest rumour is that Monica will be making a return in ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’, but in very different circumstances. The claim is that she may be able to be controlled by Doctor Doom. If true, Monica might have a pretty dark story.
Given all she has gone through in ‘WandaVision’ and ‘The Marvels’, it would definitely add a layer of emotion to having to serve Doom. Going by the leaks, Marvel’s post-Secret Wars situation could be much larger and stranger than fans realize.
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