Overview

• Joe and Anthony Russo posted a black‑and‑white behind‑the‑scenes photo on Instagram with the caption "Look hard...," echoing their pre‑Endgame teasing style.
• Fans and outlets are interpreting shapes in the image as A, V and X, reading it as a possible Avengers vs. X‑Men hint, though Marvel has not confirmed any plot details.
• Multiple reports say principal photography has recently wrapped in the U.K., with the film now in post‑production and additional photography expected next year.
• Channing Tatum, reprising Gambit, told Entertainment Tonight the movie will deliver crowd‑pleasing surprises "times like 50" compared with Blade’s Deadpool & Wolverine cameo.
• Marvel has announced a December 18, 2026 release and a large ensemble that includes current MCU heroes, the Fantastic Four and legacy X‑Men, with Robert Downey Jr. playing Doctor Doom; separate insider claims about multiverse conflicts remain unverified.