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Hayley Atwell criticized Peggy Carter’s brief death in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, calling it a 'bum steer' and a 'complete disservice,' saying she pushed for changes on set and hopes Peggy Carter appears more prominently in future MCU projects.
Marvel Studios officially confirmed the MCU’s X-Men cast at D23, naming Sadie Sink as Jean Grey, Kit Connor as Cyclops, Christopher Abbott as Professor X, Samara Weaving as Emma Frost, Inde Navarrette as Rogue, Maya Boyd as Storm, and Adam Driver as Mister Sinister, with the full lineup still to come and a May 5, 2028 release date for the reboot.
Marvel Studios’ first MCU X-Men feature is on the way, targeting a May 5, 2028 release. Jean Grey (Sadie Sink) leads a new Xavier’s School era with Cyclops, Storm, and Rogue joining her, while Christopher Abbott plays Professor X, Samara Weaving is Emma Frost, and Adam Driver portrays Nathaniel Milbury/Mister Sinister. Jake Schreier directs; filming begins at Pinewood Studios in the UK, with a story by Joanna Calo and Lee Sung-Jin. The film marks the MCU’s introduction of mutants within the post-Secret Wars lineup, centered on Jean’s journey and Xavier’s vision for mutant-human coexistence.
Disney+ has published a 15-title prep list for Avengers: Doomsday, blending MCU films, Fox X‑Men entries, and key series (notably Loki) to map the Multiverse Saga ahead of the December 18, 2026 release. The lineup includes The Avengers, Infinity War, Endgame, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Shang-Chi, Captain America: Brave New World, Deadpool & Wolverine, Thunderbolts, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, X-Men, X2, Loki, and Captain America: The First Avenger, among others, signaling a shift from Kang to Doctor Doom and focusing on multiversal storytelling while leaving out titles like Daredevil: Born Again and Moon Knight.
Inde Navarrette is cast as Rogue in Marvel Studios' X-Men reboot, with fan art by Aitesam Farooq imagining her in the role and fueling anticipation as Marvel revealed other castings at D23, including Cyclops, Emma Frost, Storm, Charles Xavier, and Mister Sinister.
Adam Driver is cast as Mister Sinister in the MCU’s X‑Men reboot, with fan art by Aitesam Farooq imagining the look; the announced cast at D23 includes Kit Connor as Cyclops, Samara Weaving as Emma Frost, Christopher Abbott as Charles Xavier, Maya Boyd as Storm, and Inde Navarrette as Rogue, with Jake Schreier directing the May 5, 2028 release.
Disney+ has published an Avengers: Doomsday must-watch list to prep fans for the new film, mixing MCU entries with Fox-era X‑Men titles and a Loki TV pick, plus newer titles like Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and Shang‑Chi. With four months to go until the 18 December release, it’s a focused refresher rather than a requirement to watch every MCU film, and it even nods to revisiting The Fantastic Four: First Steps as Doom looms.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has surpassed $2 billion worldwide, becoming the second-fastest film to reach the milestone (three weeks) and the highest-grossing MCU Spider-Man movie; meanwhile Oak Street opened to about $46–$47 million globally, with strong international performance and positive early buzz.
Jeremy Renner is officially returning as Hawkeye for the Avengers: Infinity Defense ride at Disney California Adventure, due in 2028 as the MCU undergoes a Phase 7 reset after 2027’s Avengers: Secret Wars; Hawkeye Season 2 remains unlikely, but Renner could still appear in future crossovers or other Avengers-related projects.
Marvel released an official Doomsday “special look” for Avengers: Doomsday, showcasing Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom and a star-studded cast, with a December 18 release date confirmed as Comic-Con hype builds and online leaks loom in the background.
A new Avengers: Doomsday teaser/trailer is expected this Friday to coincide with Infinity Vision ticket sales, with Marvel potentially releasing a full trailer, a mini-trailer, or a behind‑the‑scenes featurette. D23 will also showcase previews for VisionQuest and Star Wars: Starfighter, while RDJ hints the film could redeem the MCU. Doomsday is slated for December 18, 2026, as part of Marvel’s Multiverse Saga.
Part 1 of The Cosmic Circus’s August 2026 Marvel Q&A with Alex Perez teases Doomsday and Secret Wars details, touching on Monica Rambeau’s potential role and ties to Maria Rambeau, hints that Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man will appear in both films, confirms Doom as the central villain for Secret Wars, and outlines the evolving Resistance Avengers structure, while also addressing Black Panther, Ghost Rider, Nova, Shang-Chi, Scarlet Witch, and related lore—though many specifics remain under wraps. Part 2 is coming soon.
Sadie Sink, known for Stranger Things, has her MCU debut as Jean Grey in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. She says the Duffer Brothers knew about the role and Marvel kept it secret from most of the Stranger Things cast, with Sink telling only her family and the Duffers. The reveal has fans buzzing about her future in the Marvel/X‑Men direction.
Rumors point to Bill Skarsgård as Charles Xavier in Marvel Studios' X‑Men reboot, with an official casting reveal expected at the D23 Expo next week, while Sadie Sink, Samara Weaving and Kit Connor are already tied to key roles (Jean Grey, Emma Frost, Cyclops), signaling Marvel’s push to establish the Mutant Saga in the post‑Secret Wars era.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day raked in $1 billion and underscores Sony/Marvel’s continued ability to deliver a standalone Spider-Man story, but The Verge argues the broader MCU remains in a slump due to its sprawling Multiverse Saga. The film’s self-contained, emotionally grounded approach contrasts with Marvel’s wider universe, and future projects like Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars aim to reset the franchise; Marvel would likely benefit by leaning into Brand New Day’s strengths—mutant threads and focused storytelling—to rebuild momentum.