Overview
- On the Emmys red carpet, James Marsden said returning as Cyclops "feels like something special" and that "these worlds are ready to collide."
- Industry scoopers report the production wrapped filming this week, a claim not confirmed by Marvel or the Russo brothers.
- Robert Downey Jr. plays Doctor Doom in the event film directed by Joe and Anthony Russo, which is dated for December 18, 2026.
- Unverified reports suggest Doctor Doom’s story targets the Multiverse and could involve an Avengers–X‑Men confrontation, which Marvel has not confirmed.
- Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are not announced for the film, Deadpool VR will feature Neil Patrick Harris this year, and Alan Cumming described isolated green‑screen shoots as Marvel signals some cast will stay secret until release.