Actor James Marsden hints at the potential resurgence of Cyclops character in Avengers: Doomsday, stating, "I'm deceased. But who knows?"
In a surprising turn of events, James Marsden, known for his role as Cyclops in the 20th Century Fox X-Men films, is set to reprise his iconic role in the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film, Avengers: Doomsday.
Marsden's comments about his return were made to Vanity Fair, where he admitted that Marvel Studios approached him at just the right time for his comeback. The film, scheduled for release on December 18, 2026, marks the integration of X-Men characters from the previous Fox timeline into the MCU continuity.
The plot of Avengers: Doomsday centers on a multiversal crisis where Doctor Doom, portrayed by Robert Downey Jr. as a dark alternate version of Tony Stark, hunts down the 616 timeline’s Captain America while universes are being destroyed through incursions. Doom's ultimate plan is to create Battleworld and become God Emperor Doom, destabilizing the multiverse and drawing together the Avengers, Wakandans, Fantastic Four, Thunderbolts, and the original X-Men to confront this threat.
This film will feature significant team-ups and conflicts, including a potential showdown between the X-Men and Fantastic Four, as these groups from different Marvel franchises and timelines unite against Doom, who resembles Iron Man but with villainous intent. The Fantastic Four’s recent film introduction ties into this, setting up the narrative context for their involvement.
Joining Marsden in Avengers: Doomsday will be Sir Ian McKellen, Sir Patrick Stewart, Alan Cumming, Kelsey Grammer, and Rebecca Romijn, all veterans of the X-Men franchise. Channing Tatum is also returning to the X-Men universe as Gambit.
Marsden's character, Cyclops, was killed in X-Men: The Last Stand, but his return in Avengers: Doomsday might involve multiverse shenanigans or timeline manipulation, with the specific circumstances yet to be revealed. Marsden, who last played Cyclops in 2006, expressed his excitement about being a part of a "gigantic" project.
For those interested in catching up on the Marvel Cinematic Universe before Avengers: Doomsday, there are guides available on upcoming Marvel movies and how to watch the Marvel movies in order. The film is set to be a highly anticipated addition to the Marvel universe, promising a thrilling adventure filled with action, drama, and epic team-ups.
- James Marsden's return as Cyclops in Avengers: Doomsday is expected to bring excitement to fans of entertainment, particularly those who follow the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
- With the release of Avengers: Doomsday scheduled for December 18, 2026, movie enthusiasts should consider checking out guides for watching Marvel movies in order, ensuring they have a solid understanding of the storyline before the movie's premiere.
- In addition to Marsden, the upcoming film features a star-studded cast from the X-Men franchise, including Sir Ian McKellen, Sir Patrick Stewart, Alan Cumming, Kelsey Grammer, and Rebecca Romijn.
- With Avengers: Doomsday promising significant team-ups and conflicts, movie-goers can look forward to exciting showdowns between the X-Men and Fantastic Four, as well as other Marvel franchises and characters.
