The Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to build excitement for its upcoming blockbuster Avengers: Doomsday, with recent leaks offering fans early peeks at the film's expansive ensemble. Just days after production wrapped, an initial leak surfaced via a commemorative bag shared by makeup artist Giovanna Ponci on Instagram. This bag featured a collage of character headshots in a style reminiscent of The Brady Bunch, providing the first look at costumes for a roster of heroes, including several X-Men characters.
Among them, Cyclops appeared in his classic blue and yellow suit with a red visor, Beast was shown in a comic-accurate blue-furred form, Mystique donned a white and black outfit, and Nightcrawler sported a red-and-black acrobatic ensemble. However, Magneto's depiction was partially obscured by a label, leaving details of his metallic helmet and cape aesthetic tantalizingly incomplete. Other heroes, such as Thor with subtle Asgardian updates and Namor in a black vest, rounded out the reveal, alongside speculation about a mysterious character potentially being a grown-up Franklin Richards.
Building on that initial glimpse, a new image has now provided a clearer and more detailed view of key characters, particularly highlighting Magneto, Beast, and Yelena Bolova. Shared on X by the account of Culture Base, the photo depicts an embroidered grid of headshots on what appears to be the same commemorative item.
In this sharper capture, Magneto is fully visible in his iconic red helmet and matching crimson armor, evoking his masterful command over magnetism with a regal, imposing presence straight from the comics. Beast stands out prominently beside him, his blue-furred face complete with intellectual glasses and a scholarly expression that emphasizes his dual nature as both scientist and superhuman. The image also offers a better look at Yelena Belova, portrayed in a sleek black tactical suit that aligns with her espionage background from previous MCU appearances.
This latest reveal underscores the film's integration of X-Men elements into the broader Multiverse Saga, suggesting significant roles for these mutants amid potential incursion events where universes collide. The costumes blend legacy designs with fresh MCU interpretations, aiming to honor comic book roots while fitting into the high-stakes narrative centered around Doctor Doom as the primary antagonist. With Robert Downey Jr. returning in the villainous role of Victor von Doom, the film promises a dramatic convergence of heroes from various timelines.
As details continue to emerge, the confirmed X-Men cast expected to appear in Avengers: Doomsday includes Patrick Stewart as Charles Xavier, Ian McKellen as Magneto, James Marsden as Cyclops, Kelsey Grammer as Beast, Alan Cumming as Nightcrawler, Rebecca Romijn as Mystique, and Channing Tatum as Gambit.
Avengers: Doomsday is set to release on December 18, 2026.
