Overview
- The widely shared group image purporting to show X-Men costumes for Avengers: Doomsday is being treated by outlets as AI-made rather than a genuine set photo.
- The picture appears to include James Marsden, Rebecca Romijn, Channing Tatum, Teyonah Parris, Alan Cumming, Patrick Stewart, and Ian McKellen in full suits, which fueled its rapid spread.
- Cosmic Circus reporter Alex Perez publicly refuted the image’s authenticity, as additional fakes surfaced, including a composite with Beast’s head on Nightcrawler’s body.
- Verification red flags cited by reporters include a bogus Patrick Stewart Instagram handle, an incorrect iPhone design in a supposed selfie, and an “Agora” AI label on another image.
- Marvel has not released official costume group shots; Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled for December 18, 2026, with some outlets expecting a teaser to accompany Avatar: Fire and Ash next month.