Marvel officially releases 'Avengers: Doomsday's X-Men-heavy teaser

Published: Jan 07 2026

After the thrilling appearances of Steve Rogers/Captain America and Thor, the X-Men made a grand entrance in the latest teaser for the "Avengers: Doomsday" show. The clip provides a glimpse into the reunion of Patrick Stewart as Professor X and Ian McKellen as Magneto, set against a backdrop of destruction. James Marsden, who portrays Cyclops, is seen unleashing a laser beam, adding to the intensity of the scene.

Furthermore, Simu Liu, who is also set to reprise his role as Shang-Chi in "Avengers: Doomsday," shares that he formed a close bond with Channing Tatum, who will be portraying Gambit. "I came away from Doomsday with a wealth of fantastic friendships," he told People. "He's one of my favorite human beings, and I had such a phenomenal time with him both on and off set."

Marvel officially releases 'Avengers: Doomsday's X-Men-heavy teaser 1

Reflecting on his experience working on "Avengers: Doomsday," Liu said, "I was lucky enough to be a part of [Doomsday]," adding, "I experienced many waves of excitement." The star continued, "I think first getting that call and then learning who else was gonna be there, some of whom I had had the pleasure of meeting and some I had not." He shared at the panel, "But each and every one of them — just iconic. I was lucky enough to be a part of [Doomsday]," the actor added, noting "I experienced kind of many waves of excitement."

In the meantime, "Avengers: Doomsday" will premiere in theaters on December 18, 2026.

View all