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With 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' gearing up for its release on July 25, anticipation is sky-high for Marvel Studios’ next ensemble epic, 'Avengers: Doomsday'. Since the project went on floors, several photos and videos have leaked online, giving fans plenty of room to speculate all that will go down in this two-part epic saga that promises to unite the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, and the X-Men against a multiversal threat led by none other than Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom. While the film is still deep into production in the UK under the direction of the Russo Brothers, a new rumoured plot leak is making waves online, with claims that it features the entire first act of the movie.According to a report on comicbookmovie.com, the scooper revealed that the production is currently shooting scenes with the Fantastic Four on their timeline which may dedicate significant time to the reality Marvel’s First Family originates from.
But another post offers a detailed outline of what could be the entire first act.
While unverified, the leak has nonetheless caught fans’ attention for how plausible and intricate it appears. Some others believe it may be a well-crafted fan theory pulling from recent MCU events and set photo leaks. These include buzz that Shuri, Wakanda’s tech genius, reportedly detects universes beginning to collide. She warns Captain America (Sam Wilson), Wong, Bruce Banner, and Captain Marvel about the incoming catastrophe.
As seen in the post credit of The New Avengers, the Fantastic Four arrive on Earth-616 and is introduced as they land in the main MCU timeline in search of Franklin Richards, who is rumoured to be been kidnapped by Doctor Doom. Galactus is mentioned as a looming threat, while Bucky Barnes turns to Sam Wilson for help.Shuri brings together a sprawling team of heroes—Captain America, Wong, Hulk, Captain Marvel, Thor, Yelena Belova, M’Baku, Namor, and the Fantastic Four.
They learn that another Earth approaching their own contains both Monica Rambeau and Franklin Richards—and it's the universe home to the X-Men.
The heroes reportedly devise a three-part plan to stop the incursion, rescue Monica and Franklin, and defeat Doctor Doom.The leaks also reportedly state that Wong enlists America Chavez to open a portal to the X-Men universe, although her role appears limited. However, as some heroes travel across universes, it leads to initial clashes with mutants.
However, they soon realise they are being manipulated, with Doom, the TVA, and Loki playing central roles in what’s to come.Avengers: Doomsday features an ensemble cast that includes returning stars Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Mackie, Letitia Wright, Paul Rudd, and Tom Hiddleston. Newcomers making their franchise debut include Wyatt Russell, Simu Liu, Tenoch Huerta, Florence Pugh, and David Harbour.
Joining them are Fantastic Four: First Steps leads Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn, alongside legendary X-Men actors like Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Kelsey Grammer, James Marsden, Rebecca Romijn, and Alan Cumming. Deadpool & Wolverine star Channing Tatum is also reportedly part of the crossover.Avengers: Doomsday is set to release on December 18, 2026, followed by Avengers: Secret Wars on December 17, 2027.
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