Warning: This post contains spoilers for the finale of VisionQuest.
It's been seven years since we last saw Earth's Mightiest Heroes assemble on the big screen. Throughout this time, multiple new characters have risen to the occasion and saved the Marvel Cinematic Universe from countless dangers. Now the franchise is brimming with multiple different heroes, and many of them will jump into action once more when Doctor Doom attempts to reign over the multiverse as a whole.
Avengers: Doomsday is just around the corner, and over 25 different heroes and villains are confirmed to appear in the movie. However, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige revealed that there are even more surprises awaiting the release date, and here are the most likely characters who will make an unannounced appearance in the ensemble film.
Wanda Maximoff
The VisionQuest finale shocked the entire world by featuring a post-credits scene that finally confirmed that the Scarlet Witch is alive. But if she didn't die four years ago, where has she been hiding all this time? Unfortunately, Doctor Doom got to her first, which doesn't bode well for the iconic hero.
It is highly likely Wanda Maximoff has been trapped in Doctor Doom's universe all this time, inside the very walls of Latveria. If that turned out to be the case, it's extremely likely she'll be one of the characters who will appear in Avengers: Doomsday. To add fuel to the fire, many reports claim the Scarlet Witch will be one of the Latverian Witches who'll serve the ruler of Latveria in the MCU's next release.
All signs indicate that Wanda will finally be back in action, and even if she ends up having a small role, it will be nice to see her on the big screen once more.
Vision and Star-Lord
Marvel is the subject of constant leaks, rumors, and reports. Despite that, sometimes the studio's worst enemies are its own actors. Anthony Mackie, who will reprise his role as Captain America in Avengers: Doomsday, confirmed that he hung out with Paul Bettany on the set of the upcoming ensemble film. That means Vision will join Earth's Mightiest Heroes once more in their upcoming adventure.
Interestingly, leaked Avengers: Doomsday concept art had already revealed that Vision would be in the movie. Wouldn't you know it, one of the illustrations showcased the iconic Avenger hanging out with none other than Star-Lord himself. For the time being, it remains unknown how these two heroes will cross paths, but their dynamic will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of the movie as a whole. An android who is still learning to process his emotions has to spend time with a loud, chaotic, retired hero? Count us in.
The Young Avengers: Speed, Wiccan, Ms. Marvel, Kate Bishop, and Cassie Lang
While we're on the note of the leaked Avengers: Doomsday concept art, it's worth pointing out that Vision and Star-Lord weren't the only heroes whose appearance was already spoiled. One of the leaked illustrations features Peter Quill and Wong spending time with the Young Avengers.
This new group of heroes will seemingly consist of Wiccan, Speed, Ms. Marvel, Cassie Lang, and Kate Bishop. While unconfirmed, fans widely speculate that Avengers: Doomsday could adapt the events of the Avengers: The Children's Crusade comic book storyline, where the Young Avengers embark on a quest to find Wanda Maximoff, whose memories were wiped. Eventually, the team discovers that the Scarlet Witch has been living in Latveria with Doctor Doom, which will seemingly be the case in the MCU as well.
On the bright side, the Young Avengers manage to restore Wanda's memories in the comic book world and bring her back to the good side, so hopefully something similar will happen on the big screen.
Hulk
Avengers Endgame: Encore was a re-release of Earth's Mightiest Heroes' 2019 adventure. Audiences were able to relive the events that unfolded when Thanos tried to permanently erase half of life in the universe, and they also caught a small glimpse of the surprises Marvel has in store for its upcoming crossover.
Avengers Endgame: Encore featured four new scenes that connect directly to the events of Avengers: Doomsday, and one of them showcased the ruler of Latveria appearing in Bruce Banner's cell after the events of Spider-Man: Brand New Day and kidnapping him. That would all but confirm that the Hulk will return to the big screen this December. What's more terrifying is that Doom's villainous team will consist of the likes of the Scarlet Witch, Hulk, and potentially Doctor Strange (but more on him later).
It's clear the New Avengers will definitely need all the help they can get.
Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man and Hugh Jackman's Wolverine
There have been countless reports of almost every single MCU character in existence appearing in Avengers: Doomsday. Even the likes of Moon Knight and Daredevil (who's in prison) were rumored to appear in the ensemble film at some point, although it's incredibly unlikely this will be the case. Normally, it's better to disregard rumors until there's some sort of tangible evidence backing them up. However, when many different sources agree on one thing, perhaps there is some truth behind it. Wouldn't you know it, that's the case with Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man and Hugh Jackman's Wolverine.
Dozens of reports have claimed that the two legendary characters will appear in the opening sequence of Avengers: Doomsday. Moreover, "leaked" photos circulating online showcase them together. Granted, it's becoming hard to tell what's AI and what's real in the modern era, but there's yet another clue that hints at their appearance.
Nearly every single rumor has stated that there will be an impending incursion between the X-Men universe and Tobey Maguire's Earth. As a result, many mutants, including Wolverine, will attempt to destroy Spidey's world before it collides with theirs. These reports gained a bit more credibility when one of the new scenes in Avengers Endgame: Encore revealed that the X-Men really do attempt to eradicate planets that are about to clash with theirs. So, for the time being, it appears that the original version of Spidey will finally cross paths with the one and only Wolverine.
Deadpool
We've already talked about how dozens of different sources all reported that the opening of Avengers: Doomsday will feature Hugh Jackman's Wolverine fighting Spider-Man. What we didn't mention, however, is that all those rumors also agree that a third iconic character will be involved in the mix: Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool.
Aside from the rumors, there are also two pieces of evidence that suggest the Merc with a Mouth will finally star in a movie alongside Earth's Mightiest Heroes. First and foremost, Ryan Reynolds crashed Marvel's Hall H presentation at San Diego Comic-Con—just as Kevin Feige was talking about Avengers: Doomsday—and asked whether he could be in the ensemble film. While the bit played more like a joke, it could've also been a tease of bigger things to come. After all, Reynolds was fully suited as Deadpool.
Moreover, there's one piece of official Avengers: Doomsday merch that features the Merc with a Mouth. Besides, if the X-Men and Wolverine are set to appear in the film, then it's hard to imagine a world where Deadpool isn't part of the equation.
Doctor Strange and Clea
Throughout the entirety of the MCU's Multiverse Saga, very few heroes have been aware of the dangers of the multiverse, and Doctor Strange is one of them. Four years ago, we watched the sorcerer embark on a mission with Clea to stop some upcoming incursions, and we haven't seen them since. However, it is almost time for them to jump back into action.
It has been reported that one of Doom's Latverian Witches is a mysterious figure called "Boris" who happens to wear a mask that has a third eye on the forehead. Pictures of this character leaked online, and it became apparent that this character was none other than Doctor Strange. And if the sorcerer returns, then it's all but a given that Clea has to be with him as well.
Unfortunately, it appears Doctor Strange will be on the wrong side of history, but given that he's one of the most "pragmatic" MCU characters, it was to be expected.
Avengers: Doomsday will be released on Dec. 18, 2026.
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