The MCU fandom is buzzing again, and this time, the excitement comes from something as small yet symbolic as a set photo. ‘Avengers: Doomsday,’ the follow-up to the colossal legacy of ‘Avengers: Endgame‘, has remained wrapped in secrecy.
However, a new behind-the-scenes image shared by directors Joe and Anthony Russo has only added fuel to the fire of the long-awaited Avengers vs X-Men conflict that may finally be coming to life on screen.
MCU Fans Spot ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Clue In Doomsday Set Photo
The set photo mimics a famous setup shot from the ‘Endgame’ set, where crew equipment spelled out “Endgame,” has now become the centerpiece of online speculation. Fans believe the arrangement of objects in the Doomsday photo subtly spells out “A v X.” That shorthand, “AvX”, is immediately recognizable to comic readers as the iconic Avengers vs X-Men storyline. The theory is gaining serious traction for several reasons.
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For one, Marvel has already confirmed the return of several beloved Fox-era X-Men actors for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’. This alone suggested some type of crossover, but the possibility of conflict adds another layer of excitement. The MCU has long been teasing multiversal collisions, starting with ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ and continuing with ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’. However, a true hero-versus-hero storyline like AvX would elevate ‘Doomsday’ by a lot.
Thematically, it makes sense. The Multiverse Saga has centered on chaos, collapsing realities, and escalating stakes. Having the Avengers go head-to-head with the X-Men would allow the franchise to bridge eras. It would also give the Fox characters a dramatic and emotional send-off. Fans are hungry for a bold crossover, especially since ‘Doomsday’ leads directly into ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’. And when you consider the comics, the idea becomes even more logical.
The 2015 Secret Wars comic event was built on the bones of earlier rivalries and collapsing universes. A loose adaptation of Time Runs Out, where heroes from alternate realities fight for survival before Doom ascends to a god-like role, would align seamlessly with Robert Downey Jr.’s casting as Doctor Doom. Moreover, whether the set photo is a direct tease or not, Marvel has succeeded in stirring up anticipation.
‘Spider-Man: Beyond The Spider-Verse’ Gets A New Release Date
While ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ speculation has MCU fans theorizing nonstop, Sony just quietly dropped a huge update. The release for ‘Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse’ has been shortened. Originally intended for 2024, the third film in the animated Spider-Verse series has endured one of the rockiest production journeys in recent Marvel history. Multiple delays pushed it into uncertainty, and at one point, it completely disappeared from Sony’s release slate.
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However, those worries can finally ease. The new official release date is June 18, 2027. Here’s the unexpected twist: that date is actually earlier than its previous schedule. Earlier, the movie was slated for June 25, 2027. Before that, June 4 had been on the table. While the shifts may sound minor, it’s huge for fans. For the first time in years, the film is moving closer to us rather than further away. And with ‘Across the Spider-Verse’ ending on one of the most dramatic cliffhangers in modern animation, audiences are very invested.
The anticipation is real. Fans are eager to see how Miles reunites with Gwen, how Miguel O’Hara responds to his defiance, and whether the multiverse can survive the collision course it’s on. ‘Beyond the Spider-Verse’ is expected to be the final installment in the trilogy, and expectations are soaring. What’s even more exciting is what this may signal about production progress. An earlier date suggests that recording, animation, and editing are beginning to stabilize.
