The X-Men have long been rumored to be a major part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Multiverse Saga. Now, a new rumour suggests that the arrival of the mutants could be far more devastating than fans had hoped.
The mutant team is reportedly not introduced at the peak of their power, but after an unimaginable catastrophe has altered their world forever. If true, Marvel could be setting the stage for one of the darkest chapters in mutant history, with only a handful of iconic heroes left standing.
X-Men Will Reportedly Arrive In ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ After A Multiversal Tragedy
The latest leak suggests that a massive invasion of multiversal beings killed off most of the X-Men before the movie starts. According to the rumors, the survivors are some of the most familiar mutants in Marvel. They include Mystique, Nightcrawler, Cyclops, Wolverine, Deadpool, Professor X, Magneto, Beast, and Gambit.
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This roster features some of the most popular X-Men characters from all across the franchise. However, it also offers a dark look at a universe on the brink. These characters would reportedly be bound together by survival instead of being the leaders of booming teams.
That common tragedy might establish a new kind of dynamic between the longtime allies and enemies that audiences have never witnessed in an X-Men movie, with both sides having to team up to fight an even more dangerous foe.
With incursions threatening entire realities, the surviving mutants may have little choice but to leave their dying universe behind and join forces with Earth’s Mightiest Heroes in a desperate attempt to stop Doctor Doom.
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The rumor also suggests that ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ will have one more surprise X-Men appearance, adding even more intrigue. Nothing has been revealed about who this mysterious mutant might be, and fans are left to wonder if it’s a beloved legacy character or a preview of the future of the MCU’s mutant story.
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As always with unconfirmed reports, these are just speculations until Marvel Studios officially confirms more about the movie. The concept of bringing the X-Men in after a multiversal disaster, however, would instantly increase the emotional payoff. It would also set ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ apart from other crossovers.
If true, the remaining mutants will not just be part of the MCU. They will be hauling the burden of an entire world that has already been lost. Their struggle with the Avengers may seem even more fulfilling in the light of that terrible beginning. It would set the stage for an unforgettable battle as the Multiverse Saga races toward ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’.
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