It’s always entertaining to see fans of superhero films speculate about what all is going to happen in the upcoming films. One goes through multiple Reddit threads, posts on X (formerly Twitter), and hundreds of videos on YouTube and ends up being even more confused about the plot than before. Well, a new set of Avengers: Doomsday leaks are making the rounds of the internet, and if they are true, fans will be able to see the return of many beloved superheroes in prime roles before Marvel moves on to Secret Wars.
This article contains spoilers for The Fantastic Four First Steps so if you have not watched the film, come back to us later.
It all started when someone supposedly working for Marvel Studios leaked a document containing plot points for Doomsday. Apparently T’Challa’s sister, Shuri, is going to be a big part of the movie, as she is the one who will discover the incursions (worlds colliding) and the timelines merging. The Fantastic Four will be travelling to Earth 616, as shown in the post-credits scene of Thunderbolts*, to recruit help for their upcoming fight against Dr. Doom. Wong, Thor, the Thunderbolts, Banner, and Captain Marvel will all be informed about Franklin’s kidnapping and the fact that a specific universe is heading for them at a dangerous speed.
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Upon investigating more about the universe, Shuri will detect the energy signature of Captain Monica Rambeau, something which makes Captain Marvel even more excited for the mission, as she wishes to rescue her mentee. While all this information should be taken with a grain of salt, the angle of Reed and Sue’s son Franklin is definitely worth exploring. The post-credits scene of The Fantastic Four: First Steps shows Franklin in the arms of Doom as the masked god reveals his face to the child. The omega-level mutant revived his mother, and many believe that Doom removed his mask so that Franklin could heal the injuries on his face. Franklin has the ability to become the strongest of all, and just like Galactus, Doom realises this as well.
It’s safe to assume that Reed Richards and Victor Von Doom will be once again go head-to-head. Reed will have the rest of the Fantastic Four with him, while Doom will command his army of Latveria (a fictional country ruled by him). We know Sam Wilson, the new Captain America, is in the film, which means that he will be leading the charge for the new Avengers. While Captain Marvel’s return can prove to be exciting, The Marvels was a huge letdown at the box office, and if she returns, this might prove to be her last appearance.
Among all this speculation, a new doubt among fans seems to be on the rise. What if casting Robert Downey Jr as Dr. Doom is just a ruse, in order to hide the identity of the true Von Doom.
