Overview
- The third teaser, now playing ahead of Avatar: Fire and Ash, spotlights the original X-Men cast and ends by promising their return in Avengers: Doomsday.
- The rollout swaps in a new character vignette each week, following a Steve Rogers trailer confirming Chris Evans’ return and a Thor clip that briefly features his daughter.
- Industry reports indicate substantial additional photography is planned for April 2026 to film actors who were previously unavailable, and Marvel has not commented.
- The ensemble features Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom alongside MCU mainstays and legacy X-Men actors, prompting debate over nostalgia and focus on newer heroes.
- The movie is officially set for December 18, 2026, with theater-exclusive teasers continuing as unconfirmed cameo rumors circulate.