Street Fighter has a patchy history on the big screen, to say the least, but the latest adaptation is doing things a little differently, according to director Kitao Sakurai.

If the irreverent Street Fighter trailer and the movie's wild casting choices are any indication, it's a film that isn't taking itself too seriously, and that's by design. "Everybody wanted to get behind creating a movie that had a very distinct tone and approach, that didn't feel like an off-the-shelf video-game movie," Sakurai told Empire Magazine. "I was brought on to make something that didn't feel conventional, and they really let me do my thing."

Sakurai himself is an unconventional choice. The director cut his teeth on comedies like The Eric Andre Show, with little to suggest he'd be the right person to bring the larger-than-life World Warrior Tournament to the screen. But according to the director, who also co-wrote the film's screenplay, that off-kilter perspective is what makes Street Fighter stand out from an increasingly crowded field.

"I also really wanted to honour that feeling I had when I was six years old with my best friend, trying to make our [home-movie] version of a Jet Li movie," Sakuri said. "To just have that sense of fun and irreverence, and not worrying what other people think. To hopefully balance nostalgia with something that feels fresh."

There's not long to go till we find out whether Sakurai and co. have hit the mark. Recently, we got a taste of the action with a special look at the fight between Ryu (Andrew Koji) and Blanka (Jason Momoa). With hadoukens and electric shocks aplenty, it certainly looks like a more reverential adaptation than the notorious, Van Damme-starring '94 movie (and the less said about 2009's Kristin Kreuk-led The Legend of Chun-Li, the better).

Street Fighter is set to top off the biggest year yet for video game adaptations. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Mortal Kombat 2, and Exit 8 have so far been released in 2026, while Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie is still to come. And next year is set to be even bigger, with A Minecraft Movie 2 and the long-awaited live-action The Legend of Zelda movie among the many video games adaps hitting screens.

Street Fighter releases in theaters on October 16. For more, check out our list of upcoming video game movies and our ranking of the best video game movies

Ms. Marvel star Iman Vellani is co-hosting a new podcast in the lead-up to Avengers: Doomsday. Appearing alongside YouTuber Frank Alvarez, the first episode sees them revisiting The Avengers (2012), and Vellani shared how she thinks it may be connected to the upcoming Doomsday.

Asked by her co-host whether she thinks anything in this movie will be called back to, she replied: "I strongly believe Loki is going to. I mean, he's God of Stories now? What an arc; this man has been killed and redeemed more times than I can count. As long as Tom Hiddleston's playing Loki, I'm always gonna be for it. So I think Loki's arc is going to be really interesting in Doomsday; I have no idea what they're going to be doing or Dooming…"

Tom Hiddleston will be back as Loki in Avengers: Doomsday, and we even saw a glimpse of him in the film's first trailer. He appeared in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it shot, looking worried. The camera then pans to a hand holding a TVA card with a wedding ring on it, which led many to believe this is Steve Rogers' hand.

In Marvel's official watchlist ahead of the new movie, the Disney Plus Loki show is mentioned, leading us to think he could form a crucial part of the story. However, it's really not clear how at the moment.

At the end of Loki season 2, he has become the God of Stories, holding the dying multiverse together as the center of a giant world tree. This isn't the version of Loki we see in the trailer for Doomsday, though, so could he be part of a flashback? Given his connection to Steve, could this be how he returns?

There are a lot of possibilities at the moment, and we don't know much about what's going to happen in Doomsday at all. The early trailers have teased a connection between the Fantastic Four and Victor Von Doom as well as several MCU superheroes teaming up to face a new threat.

We'll hopefully find out a bit more when Avengers: Endgame Encore is released at the end of September. New footage that directly sets up Doomsday has been promised, which sounds pretty exciting to us.

For more on the MCU, check out upcoming Marvel movies and shows as well as our breakdown of how to watch the Marvel movies in order.

Despite a rumor that DCU Batman movie The Brave and the Bold is on hold, James Gunn has clarified that the film is still in the pipeline.

The film is set to be directed by The Flash and It: Welcome to Derry helmer Andy Muschietti, and a claim that the director had said the film was on hold until after the Warner Bros. and Paramount merger was settled recently hit the internet.

"It doesn't sound like something Andy would have said but the project is in no way on hold," Gunn wrote on Threads.

News on The Brave and the Bold has been quiet since it was announced along with the DCU Chapter One: Gods and Monsters slate in 2023.

"There's really no new updates," Gunn told us last July, ahead of the release of Superman. "I mean, we're working on a script. We have a screenwriter who's hammering away at it. I'm very involved, and so, you know, we'll see what happens next. I wish I had more news for you, but I don't."

But, another Batman will make it to the screen soon. The Batman 2, which sees Robert Pattinson return as his version of the Caped Crusader, will arrive on February 18, 2028. However, this Batman is in a different universe to the DCU.

"I just think Matt Reeves is brilliant and he wrote, not only tonally, a really kind of dark and at times terrifying piece, and not only psychologically weighty and nuanced, but really feeling," Penguin actor Colin Farrell has said of the upcoming film. "It's a really... There's moments in it. It's full of feeling. I just think he wrote kind of a contemporary genre masterpiece, really. I'm only in two scenes, which is great because it means I can enjoy the rest of the film. Honestly, man, it's so good. I'm so excited about it."

Lanterns is currently airing on HBO in the US and Sky/NOW and HBO Max in the UK, while the next DCU movie is Clayface, which arrives this October 23.

In the meantime, check out our guide to all the upcoming DC movies and TV shows for everything else the DCU has in store.

It seems like The Batman 2 director Matt Reeves is big on don't fix what's not broken, as leaked set photos have revealed that the Caped Crusader's Batsuit hasn't really changed for the sequel.

Pictures of Batman star Robert Pattinson's stunt double Rick English on set in Glasgow, Scotland, have appeared on Twitter. The images, which you can see below, give us a closer look at the sequel's Batsuit, featuring the same structured ab area and black bat across the chest. There's nothing new here, but English is wearing a big black coat over the suit, seemingly hiding the cape.

Some DC fans are a little " disappointed" over the lack of change, mostly because of the four-year wait between the two movies. However, others are happy to see the suit we fell in love with in 2022 back in action. "The suit is perfect already. Why needlessly change it?" replied one fan, and another added, "It's not mandatory that it changes with every film, especially since it was excellent to begin with."

Earlier this month, images of the battle-damaged Batmobile appeared online, suggesting that Pattinson's Bat may run into some trouble in the sequel, just as he did in the 2022 original during the memorable Penguin car chase. But, much like the Batsuit, the Batmobile has changed much, too. The vehicle is still sporting the muscle car look with the exposed silver engine at the back.

However, the lack of change actually makes a lot of sense. According to Colin Farrell, the sequel is set to pick up just a few weeks after the end of HBO show The Penguin, which is in turn set one week after The Batman. So, with so little time to upgrade his wares in the aftermath of The Riddler flooding Gotham, we can forgive Bruce Wayne for outfit repeating.

DC Studios is keeping a tight lid on details surrounding The Batman: Part II, which has been pushed back numerous times before landing its early 2028 release. Alongside Pattinson, Andy Serkis will return as Alfred Pennyworth, as well as Jeffrey Wright as Jim Gordon and Farrell as The Penguin. The sequel adds Sebastian Stan and Scarlett Johansson in mystery roles. But many fans think Stan is playing either Harvey Dent or serial killer Victor Zsasz, and Johansson has been rumoured to be the next Poison Ivy.

The Batman 2 is set to hit theaters on February 18, 2028. For more, check out our guide on how to watch the DC movies in order, and keep up with other upcoming DC movies and shows.

James Gunn has confirmed that filming has wrapped on Superman follow-up Man of Tomorrow, with a series of behind-the-scenes pictures. These feature Lex Luthor star Nicholas Hoult swimming in a lake as well as the crew in a rocky forest – and fans think this may be a clue about a key location in the sequel.

Posting on Reddit, one fan pointed out: "This environment looks like Salvation. Could be where Brainiac and/or Lex end up. Could also have a funny Peacemaker cameo too."

For those unfamiliar, Salvation is an alien prison that becomes a place to exile supervillains. It was introduced in the 2007 Salvation Run comics, which sees characters like Luthor and the Joker imprisoned there as they create alliances and try to escape their fate.

It also played a big part in another DCU project, Peacemaker season 2. Introduced by Rick Flag Sr., it was masterminded as a way to keep those with extraordinary abilities imprisoned in a way that Arkham and Belle Reve can't. And from the pictures Flag shows in Peacemaker, it does look very similar to the background of this location.

It's also where Peacemaker ends up at the end of the season, after he's kidnapped by Flag and sent through the portal onto the planet. He tells him that he's planning to send the Metahumans there, but first wants to see how it impacts the human body.

Could this be where Lex ends up at the end of the movie, imprisoned on the major planet after teaming up with Superman? It's certainly possible, but I think it might actually be where the sequel starts. Last we saw of the character, he was in prison, which makes me think he may be one of the first characters transferred to Salvation under Flag's new plan.

I like the idea that this could be where he first meets Brainiac too, as the Reddit theory suggests. If they've been acquainted before, it might be why Clark Kent goes to Luthor for his knowledge on the villain in the upcoming movie.

Man of Tomorrow hits theaters on July 9, 2027. For more, check out our guides to all the upcoming DC movies and shows on the way.

Man of Tomorrow has officially wrapped filming, and James Gunn has posted a villain-on-vacation-esque photo to celebrate.

"That's a wrap on principal photography for #ManofTomorrow," Gunn wrote in an Instagram post featuring a photo of the and another of Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor swimming in a lake. "Truly a joyful experience and I have immense gratitude to my cast and crew." You can check out the photo below.

Man of Tomorrow, written and directed by Gunn, sees David Corenswet's Superman and Lex Luthor team up to take down supervillain Braniac, played by Babylon Berlin star Lars Eidinger. Milly Alcock's Supergirl is also set to make an appearance.

Even more exciting, at least for me, is the fact that Lanterns star Aaron Pierre is set to make an appearance as John Stewart (though the new DC show just premiered and we don't know if John, who is Hal Jordan's trainee, ends up becoming the Green Lantern or not). Pierre previously told GamesRadar+ that his time on Lanterns helped him step onto the set of Man of Tomorrow with confidence, as it gave him a much deeper understanding of the character. Nathan Fillion's Green Lantern Guy Gardner is also set to appear.

Man of Tomorrow hits theaters on July 9, 2027. Supergirl is in theaters now. For more, check out our guide to all the upcoming DC movies and shows for everything else the DCU has in store, or our guide to watching the DC movies in order for a marathon.

Marvel and Disney have introduced Infinity Vision to the world. But what is it? And does it really matter that much when it comes to deciding which Avengers: Endgame Encore tickets to buy?

All fair questions, and ones we intend to answer. Below, you'll find a quick, essential guide on all things Infinity Vision, including whether it's better than IMAX, where Infinity Vision screens are located, and what it means for the MCU's latest projects, including Avengers: Doomsday.

Then, dive into the Marvel timeline and our guide on the best way to watch The Odyssey in theatres.

What is Infinity Vision? Is it better than IMAX?

Marvel and Disney have their own definition of Infinity Vision – so let's start there before digging into what it actually means, and whether it's an improvement on IMAX.

As per a press release for Avengers: Endgame Encore, Infinity Vision is "a new certification for Premium Large Format (PLF) cinemas that guarantees moviegoers an exceptional film presentation with big screens, bright images and outstanding sound."

Simple enough, right? Bigger, better, louder. But it's actually a bit more nuanced than that.

Instead of IMAX screenings, where it's all about the technology used, any screen can be Infinity Vision certified – as long as they meet certain criteria. Only then will they be officially deemed an Infinity Vision-approved cinema.

So, the rules and regulations: An Infinity Vision screen must have a screen width of at least 45 feet, include either a Dolby Surround 7.1 sound system (or an immersive sound system equivalent), and a specific brightness level of 14 footlamberts. No, we're not exactly sure what that is either.

As of writing, Infinity Vision is a certification only to be used for upcoming screenings of Avengers: Endgame Encore and Avengers: Doomsday.

Do we recommend it over IMAX? It depends on what you're looking for. IMAX-specific scenes and movies (such as The Odyssey) undoubtedly work better in the format, but Infinity Vision is still a step up from most screens. You're getting a premium, high-quality experience regardless and aren't missing out on anything if you choose one over the other, at least in terms of Endgame's re-release.

Where can I find Infinity Vision screens near me?

When booking tickets, each cinema will have 'Infinity Vision' labels on eligible screens. That means they meet the standards listed above.

An exact number, though, is a little trickier to pin down. Upon the Infinity Vision announcement at this year's Cinema Con, it was revealed that – at that time – there were under 100 theaters for Infinity Vision in the US, and around 300 worldwide.

A later June report in Deadline, however, said 7,500 exhibitors worldwide had requested Infinity Vision certification. There is likely to be even more than that in the coming weeks, meaning the format should be readily available in most large cities.

In some regions, Infinity Vision tickets won't go on sale until September 1, so we won't know for sure which screens are Infinity Vision-certified until then. But, by and large, bigger venues will almost certainly be a lock for it.

Is Infinity Vision only for Avengers: Endgame Encore and Avengers: Doomsday?

Right now, that certainly seems to be the case. However, some cinema chains have made reference to Infinity Vision being used as a label for "future" Disney movies.

Disney's 2027 and 2028 slate includes the likes of Avengers: Secret Wars, X-Men, the Tangled live-action remake, Star Wars: Starfighter, and Frozen 3 – and could all be candidates for Infinity Vision down the line.

For more, head on over to our guide on how to watch the Marvel movies in order and all the new Disney movies on the way.

Avengers: Endgame is heading back to theaters with a special new edition featuring some new footage. Billed with the addition of Encore in the title, the Russo brothers have teased that it will feature some essential extra details that will help set up Avengers: Doomsday.

It's been confirmed that four minutes of added footage will make it into the film, as well as there being a special additional tease for fans watching in IMAX and Infinity Vision. However, at the moment, there has been no confirmation about how the new scenes will work into the movie.

The Marvel community has been speculating about this, wondering whether we can expect more scenes in the main runtime or just an ending tag for Doctor Doom. Posting on Reddit, one suggested: "I'm 95% certain that the extended runtime is literally just 4 minutes of a sneak peek of Doomsday tacked on at the end of the credits. Kinda like how there was a 5-minute preview of Dune 3 at some Odyssey screenings. Endgame itself will be unchanged, is my guess."

Meanwhile, another pointed out: "They have to announce where the new stuff is. If I'm going to give this movie more time and money to see new stuff, I don't want to risk missing the new stuff." A third argued: "Struggling to think how the extra footage won't feel shoehorned in."

However, others think the fact that one line is included in the new trailer may be setting up the focus of new footage. "'You mess with time, time tends to mess back' sounds very foreshadowing," suggested one, as another agreed, pointing out, "'You mess with time, time tends to mess back' is definitely going to be an important line in how this leads to Doomsday. Especially as Tony is the one who says it to Steve."

Interestingly, this is the only change from the original movie that we've spotted in the trailer so far. In Avengers: Endgame, the line is simply, "You mess with time, it tends to mess back." Could this be where the new footage will be included? There's a whole bunch of theories that erupt when you delve into this a bit deeper, but we're betting that the fact that Tony Stark says this is going to be important.

Avengers: Endgame Encore releases on September 25, 2026. For more, check out our guides to upcoming Marvel movies and shows, as well as all the new superhero movies you need to know about.

Avengers: Endgame Encore will help set up Avengers: Doomsday with new footage, but it seems it will also look different to the original movie.

Social media has been flooded with comparisons between the original film and the new trailer for the Encore edition, which seem to show the color grading has been improved to make the new film far more vibrant.

However, we should note that these screenshots can easily be edited, and the footage will look different depending on your device and other factors. Still, the trailer does appear to be more colorful than the original movie.

"Thank god. So sick of grey movies," said one fan, while another said: "Oh wow, the color grading and contrast difference actually look so much cleaner. Def getting IMAX tickets."

"It's gonna connect the story of the two movies," Joe Russo has said of the new edition. "There's a natural progression from Endgame into Doomsday, which is also inclusive of all the other stories that have been playing out. I think it's required viewing for following the story in Doomsday."

Added co-director Anthony: "If you saw Endgame when it was originally released, you couldn't see this coming."

Already, fans have noticed one piece of dialogue has been altered in the trailer, while another has a theory that connects the two films and revolves around Doctor Strange.

Avengers: Endgame Encore arrives this September 25, while Avengers: Doomsday lands this December 18. While you wait, check out our guide to all the upcoming Marvel movies and TV shows for everything else the MCU has in store.

The first Avengers: Endgame release trailer has been online for less than a day, but the theories on how Marvel will connect the 2019 movie to Avengers: Doomsday are already coming in thick and fast. But one fan may have already cracked the code.

"Doctor Doom is the reason Doctor Strange saw only ONE universe where the Avengers won," said Mavel Mania on Twitter, adding that they believe Doom is actually a Tony Stark variant. "One Tony variant could have survived the snap or found another way to defeat Thanos without sacrificing himself. Strange saw what Tony would eventually become and deliberately pushed him toward the sacrifice, preventing the future where Tony became Doom."

If true, this would explain why Marvel chose to cast Downey, who played Tony Stark in the MCU for over a decade, as Doctor Doom. If Doctor Strange saw an alternate timeline where Stark would survive, but would be a villain, it is no surprise that he chose the timeline where the Avengers beat Thanos, even if that did mean letting Stark die.

The upcoming re-release, officially titled Avengers Endgame Encore, promises to bridge the gap between the 2019 film and Doomsday, including four extra minutes of footage. In an interview with Fandango, director Joe Russo said, "There's a natural progression from Endgame into Doomsday... I think it's required viewing for following the story in Doomsday."

The fan theory also explains why Chris Evans' Steve Rogers is back in the present timeline looking the same-ish age he did in Endgame. "He could be from that same universe, where the Endgame battle still happened, Tony survived, and Steve never truly retired." Rogers' return has left many Marvel fans puzzled, as the last time we saw Rogers, he went back in time to live out his life with Peggy Carter. Then when he was old and grey, he handed the Captain America mantle to Sam Wilson.

Avengers: Endgame Encore is out in cinemas on September 25. For more, check out our guides to Marvel Phase 6 and upcoming Marvel movies.

Mary Jane actor Shailene Woodley has finally opened up on why she was cut from The Amazing Spider-Man, despite filming multiple scenes with Andrew Garfield

"I was cast as Mary Jane for [The Amazing Spider-Man 2], which was my dream because Spider-Man's my favorite hero. Mary Jane was my favorite character growing up," Woodley said during a career retrospective with SAG-AFTRA.

"When I got it, I was like, 'This is so exciting.' We filmed like three scenes together, me and Andrew Garfield."

Woodley, then, was seemingly set to be a pretty significant character in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, which saw Garfield's Spidey face down Jamie Foxx's Electro and Dane DeHaan's Green Goblin. But the fallout from the death of Emma Stone's Gwen Stacy meant they didn't want to introduce an iconic love interest in the same movie – with plans afoot for the character to instead debut in The Amazing Spider-Man 3, a film that was never put into production.

"Then a year later they were like, 'So, you're not in the movie anymore. We've introduced a lot of new characters in this last one… let's wait for [Emma Stone's Gwen Stacy] to die and then we'll introduce Mary Jane. Which made sense, but then they didn't make [The Amazing Spider-Man 3]. They thought it would be weird to introduce a new love interest."

The Amazing Spider-Man 3 is one of Sony's big what-ifs. A threequel was planned, with another removed scene – a post-credits scene involving Norman Osborn's head in a box (via CBR) – also left on the cutting room floor in The Amazing Spider-Man 2.

Garfield, of course, would go on to reprise his role in multiverse movie Spider-Man: No Way Home. The franchise as a whole is currently in rude health, thanks to Tom Holland's take on the character breaking all sorts of box office records with Brand New Day.

For more, swing on over to our ranking of the best Spider-Man movies.

Disney has confirmed an "additional sneak peek" of Avengers: Doomsday will be exclusive to certain screenings of Avengers: Endgame Encore.

As per an Avengers: Endgame Encore press release, every screening of the re-release will include an "exclusive look" at Doomsday.

However, "an additional sneak peek at the film will also be available to audiences" at IMAX and Infinity Vision screenings.

What is Infinity Vision, you may ask? In effect, it's a Disney and Marvel certification for screens of a certain size (45 feet wide or more) with Dolby 7.1 surround sound and requisite brightness.

Be sure to look for the 'Infinity Vision' branding at your local cinema chain to see if they have been given the certification – as that will be one of the only ways to see the bonus footage.

It is unclear at this stage if the Avengers: Endgame Encore re-release's four minutes of bonus footage will encompass both the standard look at Doomsday and the IMAX and Infinity Vision-exclusive sneak peek. But for those who want everything, be warned that you'll need to go to an IMAX or Infinity Vision screening this September.

Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Endgame director Joe Russo confirmed that the Encore re-release will act as a narrative bridge between the two movies, stating it is "required viewing" for Doomsday.

"It's gonna connect the story of the two movies," Russo told Fandango. "There's a natural progression from Endgame into Doomsday, which is also inclusive of all the other stories that have been playing out. I think it's required viewing for following the story in Doomsday."

Avengers: Endgame Encore releases in cinemas on September 25.

For more, check out the upcoming Marvel movies, as well as our guide on how to watch the Marvel movies in order – required reading before Doomsday.

The first trailer for Avengers: Endgame Encore has arrived, and it changes one major line of dialogue in a very subtle way.

In the trailer, Tony Stark's line from the 2019 original, "You mess with time, it tends to mess back," has been changed to, "You mess with time, time tends to mess back." In the film, Tony says this to Steve Rogers after Thanos and his army arrive in the present-day timeline.

This is a very minor change, but the line is fairly significant, considering it sums up one of the film's rules of time travel. Could this be a hint about why Robert Downey Jr. is returning to play Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday? Or is it just an alternate take of the same line that sounds better in a trailer than the original?

"That's definitely for the trailer only because NO WAY they reshot that scene just to change one word," thinks one fan.

"The V.O. dialogue is probably only for the trailer to emphasize "Encore and Doomsday's" main theme (similar to what many other movie trailers do)," says someone else.

"This is definitely linked to Doomsday in some way and they want that line to be important," predicts another fan.

"This is presumably (hopefully) just an edit to make the trailer more dramatic. There’s no way they’d actually re-dub lines to retroactively make Endgame a Doomsday setup movie… right?" says another person.

"Does this coincide with the time stone not being shown in any Doomsday promo? Or is that all just a coincidence?" questions someone else.

We'll find out what it all means when Avengers: Endgame Encore arrives this September 25. Avengers: Doomsday, meanwhile, arrives on December 18.

In the meantime, check out our guide to all the upcoming Marvel movies and shows for everything else the MCU has in store.

Directing duo Joe and Anthony Russo say that Avengers: Endgame Encore is a must-see before heading to theater to watch Avengers: Doomsday.

"It's gonna connect the story of the two movies," Joe Russo told Fandango. "There's a natural progression from Endgame into Doomsday, which is also inclusive of all the other stories that have been playing out. I think it's required viewing for following the story in Doomsday."

Added Anthony: "If you saw Endgame when it was originally released, you couldn't see this coming."

What makes Encore different? Well, it's not just a theatrical re-release: it's color-graded, and the confirmed runtime of 185 minutes means we're getting four or minutes of bonus footage (not the rumored 7-10 minutes). It's also nice to have a refresher, since Avengers: Doomsday marks the first Avengers movie since 2019's Endgame.

I'll be honest in saying that I have no idea what those four bonus minutes could be, or how they could connect to the story of Doomsday... though my feeling is that they might be Tony Stark-related, given what a massive deal it is that Robert Downey Jr. is playing Doctor Doom in Doomsday and that the MCU is currently without an Iron Man. Some fan theories have suggested that Doom is a Tony Stark variant (though this is not comic book accurate), while others have posited that Downey is simply going to play another Tony Stark from another universe in addition to Doom. Only time will tell.

Avengers: Endgame Encore is out in cinemas on September 25. For more, check out our list of upcoming Marvel movies.

The first trailer for Avengers: Endgame's re-release is here, and it shows why Encore is essential viewing on the road to Avengers: Doomsday.

Not only does it promise an "exclusive look" at Doomsday (whatever that may entail), Endgame Encore's trailer also takes us back to 2019 and that electric atmosphere in theatres.

If you were hugging random strangers during the portals scene or Captain America catching Mjolnir, you weren't alone. And now you can do it all over again.

In case you needed a reminder, Avengers: Endgame deals with the fallout from Thanos' snap at the conclusion of Avengers: Infinity War.

With half of the universe (and its heroes) dusted, Earth's Mightiest Heroes aim to strike back at the Mad Titan and, later, travel back in time for the ultimate universe-saving heist.

If reliving moments such as the Portals sequence or Thor's swift defeat of Thanos wasn't enough to tempt you back into the cinemas to watch Avengers: Endgame once more, a glimpse of what else is included just might.

"It’s critically important to re-release the movie, and, in fact, we’ll be re-releasing the film with footage that is set in the Doomsday story that we have added to Avengers: Endgame," co-director Joe Russo said during an appearance at Sands Film Festival (via Deadline).

Russo added, "We can enhance the story of Doomsday by bridging it to Endgame."

Encore's confirmed runtime of 185 minutes suggests we're getting four minutes of bonus footage.

Avengers: Endgame Encore is out in cinemas on September 25.

For more, we have an essential guide to upcoming Marvel movies.

Lanterns may be on everyone's lips right now, but fans are discovering that a Green Lantern movie starring Jack Black almost happened.

As revisited by YouTube channel Cutshort, talks surrounding Jack Black and Green Lantern began in 2004 on gossip column Lying in the Gutters and an Ain't It Cool forum post.

Described as a "zany comedy" and penned by writer-actor Robert Smigel as an adaptation of 1980s arc Emerald Dawn, a script was leaked online in 2006.

The leaked script was panned then and looks no better in retrospect: a giant Pikachu battle (baffling), Jack Black's Lantern almost destroying the Earth (bizarre), and a 'green' Superman (bewildering) all featured.

"The idea sounds serviceable as a separate superhero comedy, but it's crazy as the first ever Green Lantern live action movie," one person commented beneath Cutshort's YouTube video.

Another added, "Hearing [about] this script really makes me appreciate the Ryan Reynolds Green Lantern movie all the more."

A decade after the fact, Black spoke to Yahoo about why the scrapped project was cancelled. Ultimately, it was the studio's decision not to forge forward with the idea, perhaps understandable at a time when they had the likes of Superman Returns and Batman Begins on the way.

"There was a really funny script, an awesome script that I wanted to do, by the genius Robert Smigel… but they didn't want to pull the trigger," Black said. "They were making zillions of dollars with all their other superhero movies – they didn't want to mess with that formula."

Of course, Green Lantern would go on to be adapted for the big screen – in a notorious, Ryan Reynolds-led flop that is still less-than-fondly remembered today.

Green Lanterns are finally eating good, though, thanks to HBO's Lanterns, starring Aaron Pierre as John Stewart and Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan.

For our verdict, read the Lanterns review. Then look at what else James Gunn has planned in the DCU with our guide to DCU Chapter One.

Another day, another James Bond rumor has been circulating. Jack Lowden, the star of Apple TV runaway hit Slow Horses is being closely linked to 007, according to GQ. And now the star's partner, Saorise Ronan has shared her desire to become a Bond villain.

"I want to go dark. I said that I wanted to be a Bond villain and I’m dead serious," she told Empire recently. "I think it would be really interesting, having a young female villain. Especially for girls and women, to see someone who can just take all that pent-up anger and direct it somewhere, there’s something interesting in that dramatically. So I would love to do more of that."

Ronan and Lowden previously shared the screen in the historical drama film Mary Queen of Scots where they played husband and wife. It would definitely be interesting to see the two stars appear opposite each other once again, especially in a more antagonistic scenario.

Denis Villeneuve will direct the next James Bond movie with Peaky Blinders creator Stephen Knight down to write the script. Amazon MGM Studios, who recently acquired the Bond rights, are currently holding auditions for the iconic role.

Lowden is just one of the names that has been touted recently with others like Callum Turner and Aaron Taylor-Johnson also in the running. We won't have too long to wait until we find out who's got the top job after producer Amy Pascal shared an update recently.

Speaking to Deadline, she teased: "I would say the end of the year is a good bet. We are being really, really methodical. Having worked with Barbara Broccoli at the studio, I mean, Daniel Craig is a hard act to follow. And it’s got to be something really different that is stirring and exciting and different."

For more on 007, here's our full list of the next James Bond contenders as well as our round-up of the best James Bond movies, ranked.

Bill Metzger actor Trammell Tillman has some theories on what his Marvel character is doing after the ending of Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

In the film, his fate is left ambiguous, though it would seem he escaped after the Punisher accidentally shot Peter Parker while aiming for Sadie Sink's Jean Grey.

"He's on the apology tour," Tillman joked to Polygon. "I don't know. Probably taking a vacation. He encountered some pretty heavy stuff. I remember having this conversation with [director] Destin [Daniel Cretton] and Justin [Kuritzkes], the writer that I was working with. We were talking about what it would be like to experience power like Jean Grey. And as a result of the experimentation that he was doing on Jean, it intensified. Metzger got a front-row seat to experience that.

"So I imagine he's probably hiding out somewhere trying to recoup," he continued. "Because that's intense. Like near death. The glass was right in his eyes. He probably thought he was going to die."

In the Spider-Man: Brand New Day ending, Jean does indeed almost kill Metzger as retribution for her sister, who was kidnapped, experimented on, and ultimately killed by Metzger's Damage Control.

While Jean will soon be seen in Marvel's X-Men movie, it's unclear when – or if – we'll ever see Metzger again. Still, with Peter Parker creating a universal inhibitor chip that suppresses superpowered DNA, it seems likely Damage Control will continue to be a big part of the MCU moving forward.

Next up for Marvel is VisionQuest on October 13, followed by Avengers: Doomsday on December 18.

While you wait, fill out your watchlist with our guide to all the upcoming Marvel movies and shows.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is now the biggest Marvel movie at the US box office, knocking Avengers: Endgame down to second place.

Per Collider, Brand New Day has earned $855 million at the domestic box office, and is set to pass Avengers: Endgame, which has an overall domestic gross of $858 million, by midweek.

Endgame still holds the title for highest-grossing Marvel movie of all time, as it has a global gross of $2.8 billion. Brand New Day currently sits at $2.2 billion.

The new film, which takes place four years after the events Spider-Man: No Way Home, sees a pretty lonely Peter Parker obsessively check in on Ned and MJ while doing his daily Spider-Man duties. When a new, seemingly undefeatable threat hits New York City, Peter is forced to confront his past... and maybe finally heal. Brand New Day has a 90% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, and a nearly perfect 98% audience score.

We may not see Spidey again until Avengers: Secret Wars, given that it's the Secret Wars comic book arc that introduces the alien symbiote known as Venom and gives Peter that snazzy black Spidey suit (that we haven't seen since Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 3). Though, he could always pop up in Avengers: Doomsday, especially given the fact that nearly every Marvel hero to ever exist is making an appearance.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is in theaters now. For more, check out our Spider-Man: Brand New Day review, or, check out our guide to the Spider-Man: Brand New Day ending explained.

Ms. Marvel actor Iman Vellani has revealed her wishlist for reshaping the MCU.

Given a hypothetical scenario of what she would do if she took over from Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige, Vellani said she would go back to basics (via Revenge Of).

"I'm such a sucker for simple stories. Universe-ending stakes are exciting, and they're fun, but you've got to build up to that, and you've got to earn it," Vellani said. "I would go back and like focus on genre and smaller characters in smaller movies."

Speaking specifically about her own MCU character, Vellani – who last appeared as Kamala Khan in The Marvels – would keep Ms. Marvel in her own bubble, with her own cast of characters.

Vellani explained, "I think if we're talking about Ms. Marvel, that's a character who really succeeds in her own world. They've been trying to bring her into the X-Men for so long in the comics now, and I think that's fun and I love seeing her interact with any other superhero, but I just love her own world, and I love her own cast of characters… and the way Kamala sees the world – I want that just amplified through the filmmaking."

To that end, Vellani wants "less team-ups."

While it's not quite a traditional team-up, Marvel is coming off the back of a wild success in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which sees Tom Holland's Spidey join forces with Jon Bernthal's Punisher.

Avengers: Doomsday is also set to be a crossover of epic proportions, bringing in Fox's X-Men, the New Avengers, OG Avengers, Fantastic Four, and several more new heroes to take down Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom.

But to Vellani's point, crossovers only work if you put in the legwork first. Each character, whether it's Captain America, Thor, or Ms. Marvel, needs to thrive in their own project before dipping their toes into somebody else's waters.

Avengers: Doomsday hits cinemas on December 18.

Before then, catch up on the MCU with our guide on how to watch the Marvel movies in order.

Spider-Man fans don't think two major characters will ever make the jump to the MCU.

Both Harry Osborn and Gwen Stacy had prominent roles in the Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield Spider-Men movies, but have yet to appear in the MCU. Harry is the son of Green Goblin, AKA Norman Osborn, and becomes a villain in his own right. Gwen Stacy, meanwhile, is Peter Parker's girlfriend, who dies tragically (not to be confused with Spider-Gwen, a different incarnation of the character via the multiverse and a main character in the animated Spider-Verse movies).

"Harry and Gwen will never be introduced into the MCU," posted one fan to Reddit, going on to say that neither character "is on the level of a Lois Lane or Alfred where they must be included in every adaptation."

"Harry, while yes – he is Peter's best friend in the comics – has been dead since the 90s, and Peter has other friends who can fill that role, like Randy Robertson, Johnny Storm, or Daredevil," they add. "And Gwen? You can replace her death with anyone else to teach Peter the lesson that he can't save everyone. That's exactly what the MCU did by giving her narrative role to May."

It turns out fans are in agreement. "Yeah I mean I feel like No Way Home addressed a lot of this during the sequence with the three Spider-Men trying to develop the cures. Ned is the Harry of the MCU. Aunt May serves as both Aunt May and Uncle Ben. For Tobey it was Ben, for Andrew it was Gwen, and for Tom it's May," says another fan. "That being said, Miles [Morales] is 100% coming into the MCU, probably sooner than we think, and you can bet your ass that Gwen's gonna show up in that storyline."

"No Way Home was pretty explicit that, at least at that time, Oscorp did not exist in the 616," says someone else.

"If there was a movie for Peter to get another love interest and new best friend it would've been this one, the fact he couldn't move on and build something meaningful outside of Ned and MJ tells you it's never gonna happen," agrees another person.

"I think it's more that their stories might be difficult to tell with what Peter learned in NWH," thinks someone else. "Like imagine a guy named Harry Osborn shows up in his life. If Pete isn't like 'gotta stay the fuck away from this dude' I'd look at him crazy. Gwen? 'Oof not dating her, she gon die,'" points out another person.

"I was convinced Harry was MJ's new boyfriend, and the corporate job she got at was Oscorp. I also thought Gwen was his apartment neighbour, and I thought for a sec that the event he crashed while chasing Jean was a party honouring Captain Stacy," says another fan – there have been theories that Eman Esfandi's Marvel character, introduced in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, is indeed Harry Osborn, though the film gives nothing concrete away.

So far, the future of Tom Holland's Peter Parker is unknown, though Brand New Day ended with the promise that "Spider-Man will return." Whether that return includes Gwen Stacy or Harry Osborn remains to be seen.

Next up for Marvel is VisionQuest, which arrives this October 13. In the meantime, check out our guide to all the upcoming Marvel movies and TV shows for everything else the MCU has in store.

Reacher season 4 star Agnez Mo has a dream X-Men role, and she's trying to manifest the part.

Mo plays Lila Hoth in the new season of the Prime Video show, a love interest/villain for Alan Ritchson's Jack Reacher.

Responding to a tweet about being fancast to play Psylocke in the upcoming X-Men movie, Mo wrote: "Thanks! I'm just gonna put it out to the universe… Psylocke." She then tagged both Marvel Studios and Marvel.

Psylocke is not part of the cast of characters revealed for the new X-Men movie – so far. She was last played on-screen in live-action by Olivia Munn in X-Men: Apocalypse.

What we do know about the X-Men movie is that it already features a star-studded cast playing fan-favorite characters. Sadie Sink returns as Jean Grey, while Kit Connor is Cyclops, Christopher Abbott is Professor X, Inde Navarette is Rogue, Maya Boyd is Storm, Samara Weaving is Emma Frost, and last but certainly not least, Adam Driver is Mr. Sinister.

However, on stage at D23, Marvel boss Kevin Feige stressed that this isn't the entire cast, so more reveals could be incoming. Whether that includes Psylocke or not remains to be seen.

As for Reacher, you can learn more about season 4 with our report from the set. "What's new and exciting about every season isn't necessarily like, 'Oh, this person's a bigger, badder person to fight,' or, 'This is a bigger, harder challenge.' It's this whole new group of people reacting to a Reacher perspective on the world," director Sam Hill told us. "Certainly for me, that's one of the most attractive things about this project in general, is the Reacher figure himself doesn't really arc over any given novel or over any given season, but it's all the people around him in that orbit who do."

The X-Men movie arrives on May 5, 2028. In the meantime, check out our guide to all the upcoming Marvel movies and shows for everything else the MCU has in store.

Four years later, Peggy Carter star Hayley Atwell has spoken out about how disappointed she was over her fleeting Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness cameo.

"I loved the idea that she'd be in a suit and have the shields. But if I'm really brutally honest, I was so disappointed with how they positioned her and what happened in that scene. It's so small, and she gets frisbee’d to death," said Atwell at the For the Love of Sci-Fi and Fantasy festival via francesinlondon on Instagram. "I felt like that was a bum steer and a complete disservice to the character."

The scene takes place partway through the Doctor Strange sequel when Captain Carter shows up and fights the Scarlet Witch. Captain Carter is an alternate version of Peggy Carter, who is her respective universe's Captain America, or rather, Captain Britain. In that timeline, Carter takes the Super Soldier Serum instead of Steve Rogers and dons a Union Jack print suit rather than Captain America's American flag get-up.

During a fight with Wanda, Carter throws her vibranium shield at the Scarlet Witch, but she catches it and throws it back, slicing Carter in half. There, Carter's brief cameo comes to an end. Atwell revealed that she was concerned about the scene right away, adding, "I tried on set to kind of go: 'Can I just add, can I just suggest,' and they were like, 'Sure, but no.'" The scene was a real kick in the teeth for the character, considering that the Earth-616 Peggy Carter is also dead. The World War II spy dies of old age in America: Civil War.

Peggy will have time to shine once again in Avengers: Doomsday. Although we have yet to see Carter in any promotional material, the star has been confirmed as part of the cast. This is not too much of a surprise, as Chris Evans' Captain America is a big part of the movie, and the last time we saw Rogers, he went back in time to be with Carter. It is not clear what version of Carter will appear, but Atwell has previously said she would love to return as Captain Carter in either Doomsday or Avengers: Secret Wars.

Avengers: Doomsday arrives on December 18. For more on Marvel Phase 6, check out our guide on how to watch the Marvel movies in order and keep up with upcoming Marvel movies and shows.

Iron Man actor Robert Downey Jr. and director Joe Russo confirm a pair of Avengers: Infinity War cameos didn't make the cut in the first act.

"We had a Happy Hogan cameo in this scene that we reshot, then we 86'd it," Downey Jr. revealed in an interview with CBR, indicating that Jon Favreau's driver-turned-confidant was originally intended to appear in Infinity War.

In the conversation, Joe Russo also mentioned he had a cameo in that opening act scene – as a paparazzi who chased Tony Stark and Pepper Potts in Central Park before Thanos' lieutenants converge on Earth.

Fortunately for those who wanted to see Joe Russo enter the MCU, he plays a member of the Blip support group in Avengers: Endgame.

Avengers: Infinity War, to that point, was the largest crossover of MCU characters ever assembled. From Thor to the Guardians of the Galaxy, through to Spider-Man, Black Panther, and Doctor Strange, each corner of Marvel's universe came together to battle the threat of Thanos as he sought to collect the Infinity Stones and wipe out half the universe.

Downey Jr.'s next role in the MCU, meanwhile, certainly isn't in proximity to Happy Hogan.

In Avengers: Doomsday, he dons the mask as supervillain Doctor Doom – with the actor saying about the movie and his performance: "We landed in a place that I think will more than suffice. It's not even about how I executed it. It's about the way it's been structured and the other characters."

The latest Avengers: Doomsday trailer showcased more of Doom. We're expecting at least a glimpse of the Big Bad in Avengers: Endgame Encore, a re-release that's set to have four minutes of extra footage.

For more, check out the upcoming Marvel movies in the works.

If you're still working your way through an MCU marathon, make sure you have our guide on how to watch the Marvel movies in order by your side.

If you were worried Anthony and Joe Russo wouldn't be able to handle the magnitude of Doctor Doom's universe-shaking arrival in the MCU, think again.

In the Avengers: Doomsday directors' foreword to 'Time Runs Out' – an iconic Jonathan Hickman-penned comic that charts the end of several Marvel universes and serves as a key touchstone for Doomsday – the pair cut to the heart of Doom's psyche.

The full foreword is available below, and as part of the latest Time Runs Out, but it's the Doom-centric sections I want to point to here.

It reads, "Doom is not just an adversary. He is ambition and fear woven together. In Secret Wars, he tries to hold reality in place through sheer will. He believes he can save everything if he controls enough of it. Hickman reveals the strain behind that effort and the human fragility beneath the armor. Even someone who can reshape existence cannot escape the emotions that define him."

If we're getting something even close to the Doom who would become God Emperor on Battleworld in the MCU, we're in for a good time. He's a deeply complex, fearsome character, who is able to bend reality to his whim – but is unable to get out of his own head. Perfect, then, for a Robert Downey Jr. performance filled with tragedy and self-loathing, and not entirely a million miles away from his Oppenheimer role of Lewis Strauss.

"We have always been drawn to characters who walk that line," the Russos continued. "People who reach for something noble and lose themselves along the way. Sometimes, destruction does not arrive as a single blow. It arrives through decisions made in uncertainty and through fractures between people who want the same thing but cannot find their way to each other. That is its own kind of ending. It is quiet, painful and incredibly human."

While there has been some consternation over Downey Jr.'s Doom voice, recent trailers have assuaged most fears thanks to the supervillain's presence and pathos-tinged delivery.

The next major glimpse at Doom will likely come in the re-release of Avengers: Endgame this September.

Officially titled Avengers: Endgame Encore, a recent cinema listing has confirmed it will feature four extra minutes of footage as part of its runtime.

Then, the road to Doomsday – and Doom – begins. Avengers: Doomsday hits cinemas on December 18.

For more, check out our guide to upcoming Marvel movies.

The White Lotus star Theo James has taken himself out of the James Bond conversation. The actor, who has long been one of the many names linked to the franchise, is about to star in the second season of Netflix's The Gentleman.

"I'm definitely too old now, for one," the 41-year-old actor told GQ when he was asked about Bond. "But, yeah, that would be an example of a place you could never come back from." The conversation followed comments from James too about his fear of becoming too famous and losing anonymity, as he almost did when he starred in the Divergent series.

"Imagine, suddenly, you and I cannot walk down the street," he added. "What that does to your children, who are trying to find themselves in the midst of hyper-scrutiny and fame. None of that, to me, is worth it. At the time, it’s very intoxicating, being offered some huge, sexy part that would change your life forever. But it really wouldn’t ultimately be worth it."

Bond would certainly be that kind of role as one that defines your career for the rest of your life. Currently, Amazon Studios are searching for a new actor to take on the iconic part ahead of the new movie with Denis Villeneuve in development.

Another star whose name has been suggested is Lanterns actor Aaron Pierre, after Henry Winkler tweeted his support after the premiere of the HBO Max show. GamesRadar+ recently brought up the comments to him, "I think that is an enormous compliment, and I appreciate it greatly. That's very kind. It's a very kind thing for someone to say."

For our guide to all the major contenders, check out our list of the potential next James Bond, as well as our ranking of the best James Bond movies.

Marvel Studios' newly released book 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day – The Art Of The Movie' is facing allegations of generative AI use from fans. It features concept art for the Marvel and Sony movie, including an image of a New York City street called 'Big City, Little Spider' by Scott McInnes, which some believe features the hallmarks of AI artwork.

As detailed in a Reddit post from a user named TheArtbookCollector, they point out strange warping in the image on some of the buildings as well as on the yellow taxis in the center of the mock-up.

"When looking at details of the buildings and taxis, you can see strange warping and shapes, which are indicators of AI use," they write. "This is the only image in the book that raises big red flags for me, despite others saying there is more, in which I don't agree. Another piece does have stock image watermarks though."

The allegations have been echoed elsewhere on social media, with others pointing out the traffic lights and the deli sign in the image also look uncanny. The artist McInnes has previously worked on films like Fantastic Four, Masters of the Universe, and Gladiator 2.

It's worth noting that no other images in the book, nor any part of the final movie, face the same AI allegations. GamesRadar+ has reached out to Marvel Comics, the publisher of the new book, and Sony for comment.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day fans have been sharing their disappointment over the potential use online. "As much as I loved the movie this is still inexcusable, this a problem within the industry as a whole that needs to be corrected," wrote one, while a second quipped: "You have to understand, pictures of New York City are extremely rare."

"FOR CONTEXT in the book it was used in one image by one artist, obviously not every piece made for the movie makes the book, but it being the only one is telling that it was probably just This Guy and not a widespread thing," added a third.

This isn't the only superhero movie that's been accused of using generative AI recently. In a Supergirl behind-the-scenes featurette, the film's director Craig Gillespie was seen showing Jason Momoa a mock-up of Lobo, which looked like an AI-generated image. Warner Bros. then removed the video from their official YouTube channel after it sparked widespread backlash.

For more on Spider-Man: Brand New Day, check out our guides to the Spider-Man: Brand New Day ending explained and all the Spider-Man: Brand New Day Easter eggs and cameos we spotted.

The Avengers: Endgame re-release, officially titled Avengers: Endgame Encore, will be longer than the original 2019 movie.

As confirmed by AMC Theatres, Avengers: Endgame Encore clocks in at 185 minutes, a shade over Avengers: Endgame's 181 minutes. That makes it the longest Marvel Studios movie ever made.

The exact details of the bonus content hasn't yet been confirmed, but could be anything from deleted scenes, to new post-credits, and – more importantly – setup for Avengers: Doomsday.

"We'll be re-releasing the film with footage that is set in the Doomsday story that we have added to Avengers: Endgame," Endgame and Doomsday co-director Joe Russo previously said at the Sand Films Festival (via Deadline).

Russo, who described the re-release as including a "critical companion story", added, "It’s an opportunity to create a bridge from Endgame to Doomsday in a very unique way…the fact that we can enhance the story of Doomsday by bridging it to Endgame and these characters that we worked with for years that we love so much, and continue their story: It’s a really unique opportunity."

Avengers: Endgame Encore is set to release on September 25 as the road to Doomsday begins.

Adding to the hype, Marvel has even announced an official podcast, starring Ms. Marvel actor Iman Vellani, will begin this August and dissect some of the MCU's most iconic moments ahead of December's Avengers: Doomsday release.

Avengers: Doomsday stars Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom, with a new D23 trailer showcasing the Fantastic Four villain's immense power – and simmering rivalry with Reed Richards.

The Doomsday synopsis confirms it will follow "beloved heroes from three distinct universes as they’re set on a deadly collision course and face an existential threat unlike anything they’ve ever encountered."

Avengers: Doomsday hits cinemas on December 18.

For more, check out our guides on upcoming Marvel movies and how to watch the Marvel movies in order.

A legend is born! Ghost Rider is finally entering the MCU, played by Ryan Gosling. Announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, Gosling's introduction into the Marvel universe will be directed by Deadpool and Wolverine helmer Shawn Levy. It's been a long time coming too, with Gosling speaking about wanting to play the character for several years before Kevin Feige gave it the green light.

Now that the news is in the wild, there have been quite a few updates to wade through. The movie seemingly has an official release date and a very cool logo. We've also found out that there's a specific set of comics that it's going to adapt. We've broken down all of this information below to help you navigate the latest MCU entry.

That's not all either, as we've also got a breakdown of all the upcoming Marvel movies and shows on the way, as well as a guide on how to watch the Marvel movies in order if you want to catch up pre-Ghost Rider. The Spirit of Vengeance arrives…

Ghost Rider release date

Ghost Rider is set to arrive in theaters on July 28, 2028.

It will actually be one of three Marvel movies arriving in 2028, beginning with the X-Men movie in May and ending with Black Panther 3 in December. These will all feature as part of a whole new phase for the MCU too, with Phase 6 ending with Avengers: Secret Wars in late 2027.

Ghost Rider plot details

Ghost Rider will star Ryan Gosling, be directed by Shawn Levy, and will be written by Jonathan Tropper. And that's pretty much everything we know so far about the upcoming movie.

No plot details have been announced yet, and we don't even know yet what version of Ghost Rider Gosling will be playing. All Feige has revealed is that the actor had a "specific vision" for the movie.

Speaking at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, Feige told ComicBook.com: "I am going to let Ryan reveal what he wants to reveal, when he wants to reveal it, and what he wanted to reveal today is: he's playing Ghost Rider. He is a huge fan of the comics; he did come to us particularly with a specific vision, based on some particular comics, but I'll let him unveil that as he wants to."

Levy also echoed that Gosling's pitch is very strong. Speaking to People in August 2026, ahead of the release of the duo's upcoming Star Wars movie, Starfighter, he revealed that he was sold on the idea in just six minutes.

Which Ghost Rider is Ryan Gosling playing?

Gosling's Ghost Rider will be the third version of the character we've seen on screens. Nicolas Cage played Johnny Blaze previously in two Sony movies, and Gabriel Luna starred as Robbie Reyes in Agents of SHIELD. However, this will likely reboot the character as the main MCU version from here on out.

As for what version he's playing, we don't yet know. However, we can assume that the movie will hit some of the usual touch points that are typical for Ghost Rider's story. The two main versions of the character are Johnny Blaze and Danny Ketch.

Blaze was first introduced in Marvel Comics in 1972 as a stunt motorcyclist who sells his soul to Satan (actually Mephisto) to save his foster father's life. This leaves his flesh consumed by hellfire at night and around evil, giving him his signature flaming skull look.

The second version of Ghost Rider was introduced in the '90s. Danny Ketch comes into contact with a motorcycle containing the Spirit of Vengeance, which gives him his powers. Blaze is also a part of this story, and it's later revealed that Ketch is his long-lost sibling.

There have been several more versions of the character too, including Robbie Reyes and Parker Robbins. But given these are less-known stories, we'd bet Gosling's film will focus on one of the first two.

Ghost Rider cast

As of right now, the only confirmed cast member of the Ghost Rider movie is Ryan Gosling as the title character. However, we still don't know if he'll be Johnny Blaze or Danny Ketch yet.

If Ghost Rider does adapt the Johnny Blaze storyline, we could see Mephisto appear. The character was introduced in the MCU back in Ironheart, played by Sacha Baron Cohen. He's only appeared in a very small cameo part so far, so this could be a more major role for him.

We'll have to wait and see who else will appear in the movie. However, it's a pretty safe bet that we'll see some familiar faces. This is a Marvel movie, after all.

The full confirmed cast so far simply reads:

• Ryan Gosling as Ghost Rider

Is there a Ghost Rider trailer?

No, there's no trailer for Ghost Rider yet. The movie hasn't started filming yet, as it has only just been released. As a result, we'll be waiting a while until we see any footage from the upcoming movie.

Given that its release date is in mid-2028, we'd expect to see a trailer a few months before. Our best bet at the moment is late 2027 or early 2028. We could also get an early look at Marvel's typical convention appearances in 2027, either at San Diego Comic-Con in July or D23 in August. We'll keep you updated.

In the meantime, check out the announcement at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 above.

For more on all things Marvel, check out our guide to the Marvel timeline as well as our ranking of the best Marvel movies.

Jason Statham's upcoming cargo ship-set action movie Mutiny has yet to hit the big screen, but pirates have already clambered on board after Amazon somehow accidentally leaked the whole film in HD on Prime Video.

On August 19, Prime Video users found that Mutiny was available to stream in its entirety despite not even being out in theaters yet. The full 1 hour and 35 minutes of the film was streaming in HD on Prime Video US for quite a few hours. However, the movie is now showing as unavailable. Mutiny is set to hit theaters on Augst 21, 2026.

It is not clear how this happened, but the leak has resulted in the movie being pirated and posted on torrent sites. Many online suspect the leak may have been on purpose or could be part of a publicity stunt. But that doesn't seem likely, as neither Amazon nor Punch Palace Productions, MadRiver Pictures, or Lionsgate have yet to comment on the matter despite The Verge reaching out to Amazon for comment.

Mutiny isn't the first movie to be leaked in full before its initial release, as earlier this year new animated Avatar movie Aang: The Last Airbender was posted online in full before it had a chance to make its way to Paramount Plus. But Mutiny's leak is disappointing nonetheless, especially when considering the work that was put into the film's constant marketing online.

Starring Jason Statham, Mutiny follows a disgruntled employee who goes after a gang of thugs aboard a cargo ship after being framed for the murder of his billionaire boss. However, in doing so, Statham's protagonist uncovers a deadly international conspiracy. The action flick has debuted to 49% on Rotten Tomatoes.

You can see Mutiny on the big screen from August 21, 2026. For more, check out our list of the best action movies, and keep up with new movies on the way.

Ryan Gosling's pitch for a Ghost Rider movie had Shawn Levy sold in just six minutes. In a new interview ahead of the pair's first collaboration in Star Wars movie Starfighter, the Deadpool and Wolverine director shared his thoughts on working together.

"This collaboration felt really good to both of us," Levy told People. "Trust developed. We found we brought each other to better work because of each other. So after we wrapped, we just started talking about what else we might do together."

He went on to add that Gosling approached him with an idea of bringing Ghost Rider to the MCU, which is something that the Project Hail Mary star has been working on for years. "Literally six minutes into him telling me about it, I’m like, 'Yeah, let's go. We're doing that,'" Levy recalled. "We walked it into Kevin [Feige] and here we are.".

Gosling will lead the upcoming Marvel movie, which has been dated for July 28, 2028. It was announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 with Gosling appearing on stage with Feige and Levy.

Speaking after, the Marvel boss explained that it was completely Gosling's idea. "I am going to let Ryan reveal what he wants to reveal, when he wants to reveal it, and what he wanted to reveal today is: he's playing Ghost Rider," Feige told Comicbook.com. "He is a huge fan of the comics; he did come to us particularly with a specific vision, based on some particular comics, but I'll let him unveil that as he wants to."

It's not clear yet which comics the movie will be pulling from, but it's certainly one of the most exciting upcoming Marvel movies. For more, check out our guide to how to watch the Marvel movies in order.

The Odyssey has officially crossed the one billion mark, making it the highest grossing R-rated movie of all time. The spot was previously held by Deadpool and Wolverine – and star Ryan Reynolds shared the perfect response to the news.

Posting on social media, he wrote: "Congratulations to the entire cast and crew of The Odyssey for becoming the highest grossing R-rated movie of all time. That is one helluva car."

He then shared a video of the Wolverine and Deadpool fight in the car in his movie mashed up with Matt Damon's Odysseus walking through the Laestrygonians forest. "I take it back," Deadpool says, "The Odyssey fucks hard." We wonder what Christopher Nolan thinks of that crossover…

Per IGN, The Odyssey has reportedly grossed $1.34 billion worldwide while Deadpool and Wolverine's run ended at $1.338 billion. There's still potential for Nolan's movie to keep growing as well as it remains in theaters.

This isn't the only record that the film has just broken either. It has also beaten Avatar to become the biggest film at the UK's largest theater, the BFI IMAX. According to Deadline, every screening of the movie has had 95% occupancy, which is a pretty impressive stat.

The Odyssey is still only available to watch in theaters, but you can check out our The Odyssey review for why it is definitely worth your time. As well as this, we've also got a guide to all The Odyssey monsters and a breakdown of The Odyssey poem that it's based on.

David Harbour has shared what's supposed to be an Avengers: Doomsday spoiler... but he's joking, right?

In a new interview with Variety, the Red Guardian actor was asked to recite a line from Avengers: Doomsday. Per Variety: "He offers a deadpan line in a Russian accent (and pointing): 'You … are Tony Stark.'"

That's... definitely a joke. Sure. However, many fans have theorized that the entire conceit of Avengers: Doomsday is either a) that a different actor is playing Victor Von Doom and that we don't actually know who Downey is playing, or b) Downey is playing two different characters. I think this simply comes from the desire to see Downey play Tony Stark once more, which I totally understand, but it's a bit more likely that the multiversal movie will introduce us to another Tony Stark/Iron Man from a different universe or planet. Either way, Doomsday is bringing about a team-up of epic proportions – and don't forget that the Thunderbolts, of which Red Guardian is a part, are now the New Avengers.

Downey is expected to play Doom in Doomsday and Secret Wars, though I don't expect him (and the barrage of very big villains we're about to meet on Battleworld in Secret Wars) to be defeated that quickly... but I guess we'll see.

Avengers: Doomsday hits theaters on December 18. For more on all things MCU, check out our guide to upcoming Marvel movies and shows as well as our breakdown on how to watch the Marvel movies in order.

A new report states that Inde Navarrette turned down starring in Michael Mann's Heat 2 in order to play Rogue in the MCU... and I totally get it.

According to Page Six, Navarrette was initially offered a role in the sequel to Michael Mann’s hit crime drama as Sharlene, a character originated by Ashley Judd. The filming, which begins this fall, conflicted with production on Marvel's upcoming X-Men film. The cast of X-Men (so far) was revealed at D23, with Navarrette set to play Rogue (though she had previously stated she was interested in playing Mystique).

The rest of the cast includes Maya Boyd as Storm, Christopher Abbott as Professor Charles Xavier, and Adam Driver as Mister Sinister. Kit Connor and Samara Weaving were previously announced as Scott Summers and Emma Frost, respectively. Sadie Sink made her debut as Jean Grey in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

Navarrette has been in high demand following the surprise success of indie horror Obsession, which grossed over $300 million at the global box office against a budget of around $700,000. Navarrette played Nikki, who becomes possessed by a sinister spirit after a man named Bear makes a magical wish for her to love him and only him. Page Six also says that Navarrette turned down another horror movie in favor of X-Men, which is being helmed by London filmmaker Matthias Hoene.

X-Men hits theaters on May 5, 2028. For more, check out our guide to everything announced at D23 2026. We've also rounded up all of the upcoming Marvel movies and shows on the way in 2026 and beyond.

Oppenheimer actor David Krumholtz has said he's stepping back from acting for a while. Known for playing Isidor Rabi in Christopher Nolan's Oscar-winner as well as appearing as Kara Zor-El's father in this year's Supergirl, Krumholtz will be a recognisable face to many film fans.

However, in a now-deleted post on Threads, the actor revealed his struggles in Hollywood. "I kinda sorta put my acting career on hold the other day," he wrote, per Deadline. "It's been something I've been petrified to do for years. Specifically, the fear was that I’d go broke and not be able to handle being out of the game. But I sent the definitive email.”

He went on to explain his reasoning, saying he was "frustrated, fed up, fried." Krumholtz added: "It became clear to me this year that if I were to continue fighting for parts (what I used to call 'auditioning'), I’d be doing so for roles that exploit my talent and reputation for a drastically diminishing return. Exploitative art isn’t art. And artists deserve a fair pay percentage for work that assists their employers in making profits."

In a subsequent post, he said that he's going to shift his career to "inspire kids in school through motivational speaking."

As well as his roles in Supergirl and Oppenheimer, Krumholtz has appeared in shows like The Studio and the recent Springsteen biopic. He began his film career back in the '90s with Addams Family Values and 10 Things I Hate About You.

For more, check out all the upcoming movies you need to know about.

An artist on Spider-Man: Brand New Day has revealed the level of detail they went to when making the Marvel movie. In a series of posts on Twitter, he revealed all of the cards inside Peter Parker's wallet, and they include some fun, deep-cut references.

Among them is a card for 'Nelson, Murdock, Page: Attorneys At Law', which production designer Will Dixon says he "imagined Matt would’ve given him one during No Way Home and Peter would’ve held onto it".

Some of the other highlights in the wallet include a loyalty card for The Coffee Bean, which was a Spidey hangout in the comics, and a F.E.A.S.T. card as Dixon says he'd "like to imagine Peter would’ve held onto that to remember Aunt May". There's also a bagel shop card and a glimpse at Peter's driving licence too in the wallet that Dixon shared on Twitter.

The production designer explained at the beginning of his posts that he went to this level of detail because "you never know if a wallet will get a close up, so you have to create dressing related to the character."

Marvel fans have been loving the Easter eggs hidden in there too, sharing their thoughts in the replies. "This would've been such a cute nod I wish all this would've gotten a close up," wrote one as another added: "I really do admire the amount of heart as well as creativity that were put into every corner of this movie."

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has been dominating the box office and breaking records for Marvel. You can check out our Spider-Man: Brand New Day review for our verdict on the film.

If you're after more Marvel, here's our guide to all the upcoming Marvel movies and TV shows on the way.

Fast and Furious star Michelle Rodriguez has shared her hopes for the final movie in the franchise. Fast Forever will be the 11th film in the series and is due out in 2028, and the Letty Ortiz star hopes it will mark a return to a smaller, community-driven story.

"My big hope if I have any wish for the last one, is that they bring it back to the community," she told The Hollywood Reporter. "That community has kept us alive for 25 years and it's a global community. And it has to do with cars man, not this 007 bring your cars to space shit. Let's get back to what it all started as, an article in the paper about the racing. Let's go back there."

The Fast and Furious franchise has been known for going bigger and bigger over the years. While the first few movies focused mostly on street racing, later films saw the crew doing everything from driving a car into outer space to jumping in a car across skyscrapers. Even Fast X, the latest movie in the series, featured Dom Toretto chasing a huge spherical bomb around the streets of Rome.

In a new update on the final film, star Vin Diesel shared that they're finally edging closer to filming. "We start shooting in December, if I can make good on the request from the studio," Diesel told Variety. "I’m in a good place, though. I had to go through four sets of writers, four years of development, to get to something that I felt would be worthy of a finale. And when I read the script a couple of weeks ago, [I cried]."

Fast Forever is set to be released on March 17, 2028. You can check out our guide to upcoming movies while we wait as well as our round-up of the best Fast and Furious movies, ranked.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day may be dominating the box office, but that hasn't stopped a few errors creeping into the final movie. One Marvel fan has noticed a pretty huge one in one of the film's best action scenes.

During the Punisher and Spider-Man's fight with the Hulk at Damage Control, there seems to be a continuity error. At the start of the fight, Hulk smashes the floor, rendering it completely into rubble. However, a few frames later, Frank Castle is dragged along an undamaged, smooth section of the floor while he fires up at the Hulk.

You can see remnants of the damage that the Hulk has caused on the ground but it seems a section of the floor has been magically repaired between the two moments. We actually get a really good look at it too as the camera switches to focus on Frank with the undamaged floor beneath him.

Fans have been reacting to the moment on social media. "Such a blooper for 2 billion dollar movie," tweeted one, while another added: "Editors are perfectionists, so they are kicking themselves over this." A third commented: "That floor got the best regeneration ability in the whole MCU verse."

The goof doesn't stop the fight scene being one of the stand-out moments of the movie. However, there were apparently a few more versions of the Hulk and Spidey's showdown considered as well.

Hulk motion capture actor James Unsworth said: "In some, Spider-Man basically used a Shocker gauntlet to Superman-punch him and knock him out. From what I understand, the test audiences didn't take to it. They thought Hulk got knocked out too easily."

For more on the movie, check out our Spider-Man: Brand New Day review as well as our breakdown of all the Spider-Man: Brand New Day Easter eggs and cameos you need to know about.

Robert Downey Jr. says he prefers playing Victor Von Doom over Tony Stark because it gives him a totally different perspective.

"It was really weird being the guy – everyone else is hanging out, they’re the good heroes, and I’m [in] this mask, and this hood," Downey told Good Morning America. "I'm like, 'They're all on one side of the camera, and I guess they're all mad at me or something.' But I'll say this: getting to know [Hayley Atwell] better, all of [mine and Chris Evans’] history, because you're a legit dude," he says, addressing Evans, "because you don't say yes because you can; it has to feel right. And I think that in Doomsday, what happens with this key relationship is so exciting and unexpected and beautiful. I will say Doom, for now, because I got to really observe what I've been missing the whole time: just everybody else."

Downey was cast as Tony Stark all the way back in 2006, starring in the standalone film in 2008. Iron Man dies in Avengers: Endgame, which was released in 2019, and marked the end of Downey's time with Marvel... until we got that absolutely wild announcement in 2024. After Jonathan Majors was fired from Marvel, the studio opted to change the entire Kang storyline, rather than recast Kang.

This resulted in a pivot to Doctor Doom, with the MCU more or less adapting the Jonathan Hickman Avengers comic book run that leads into Avengers: Secret Wars. At San Diego Comic-Con 2024, a figure dressed as Doctor Doom came out on stage during the Marvel panel and took off his mask, revealing himself to be none other than Downey. As of right now, we can expect him to play Doom in Doomsday and Secret Wars... though we don't quite know how life will get back to normal for all of our heroes after the events of Secret Wars. But we'll see!

Avengers: Doomsday hits theaters on December 18. For more on all things MCU, check out our guide to upcoming Marvel movies and shows as well as our breakdown on how to watch the Marvel movies in order.

Kevin Feige says there's plenty more to come as the MCU officially enters its mutant era.

"Having 85, almost 90 years of comic book history, there's so many stories yet to tell," Feige said during the Disney Worldbuilders panel at D23 (via MurphysMultiverse). "We announced a very young, new cast for a property called X-Men the other day. And that's great, because there's been 10 great X-Men movies [but] there can be 100 more"

Continued Feige: "There's sagas upon sagas, with these comics that haven't been told yet. And that's great because the stories that inspired me to want to make these kinds of movies haven't been told yet. I'm quite excited about doing them."

The rest of the X-Men cast (so far) was revealed at D-23, with Maya Boyd as Storm, Christopher Abbott as Professor Charles Xavier, Inde Navarrette as Rogue, and Adam Driver as Mister Sinister. Kit Connor and Samara Weaving were previously announced as Scott Summers and Emma Frost, respectively. Charles Melton was rumored to have been cast as Beast before dropping out, though neither Marvel nor Melton's team have confirmed this.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day introduces Jean Grey as just a teenager who is well aware of the scope of her powers, but doesn't quite know how to use them for good just yet. Because of the ages of the cast, especially Professor Xavier, we can infer that the Charles Xavier School for Gifted Youngsters is a relatively new institution in the MCU, and that the X-Men have yet to be formed. Thunderbolts helmer Jake Schreier is set to direct the pic.

X-Men hits theaters on May 5, 2028. For more, check out our guide to everything announced at D23 2026. We've also rounded up all of the upcoming Marvel movies and shows on the way in 2026 and beyond.

Avengers: Doomsday star Sebastian Stan has revealed he's never seen a full script for the Marvel movie. Speaking in a new interview, the Bucky Barnes star says that the directors, Anthony and Joe Russo, never gave him a completed version to help curb spoilers.

"Honestly, I have absolutely no idea because we didn't even have a script," he told French Sunday newspaper Le Journal du Dimanche when asked what to expect from Doomsday. "We were just shooting scattered scenes. It's a different way of working, continuous, constantly evolving. The producers didn't want us to read it in its entirety, to avoid journalists asking us questions."

The interview took place before the Cannes Film Festival back in May so it's possible that Stan has a bit more of an idea now about what happens in the movie. However, Marvel is known for keeping its cards close to its chest in order to stop leaks.

Stan will be playing Bucky once more in the upcoming Marvel movie, who is now part of the New Avengers after the events of Thunderbolts. Starring opposite Florence Pugh and David Harbour, it's not clear how they'll play into the events of the Avengers film but so far they've appeared in several ensemble moments in the Doomsday trailers.

Starring Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom, the upcoming film sees the new Avengers, the original X-Men, the cast of Black Panther, Captain America, and the Fantastic Four unite to face the new foe.

The latest trailer teased plenty of history between Sue Storm, Reed Richards, and Victor Von Doom. The teaser reveals that Doom has lost everything he loved, which may be what has set him on a course of destruction.

More breadcrumbs about the plot will be revealed when Marvel re-releases Avengers: Endgame on September 25. Now titled Avengers: Endgame Encore, this will act as a narrative bridge to the events of Doomsday.

For more on all things MCU, check out our guide to upcoming Marvel movies and shows as well as our breakdown on how to watch the Marvel movies in order.

UPDATE: Sebastian Stan was misquoted by Le Journal du Dimanche and did not confirm he was playing Harvey Dent. The line has been removed from the original article.

After months of speculation, Sebastian Stan has seemingly confirmed who he's playing in The Batman 2, and it's not serial killer Victor Zsaz.

Speaking to French Sunday newspaper Le Journal du Dimanche, alongside fellow Fjorde star Renate Reinsve, Stan – totally unprompted – announces that he is playing Harvey Dent (and, presumably, Two-Face as well) in Matt Reeves' secretive superhero sequel. He drops the bombshell news moments after claiming he "can't say anything" about the movie. Well, you just said something!

According to LJDD, the interview took place at the Cannes Film Festival in May, and while we've no reason to call LJDD's reporting into question, it seems somewhat strange that Stan would blurt this out given his own claims that he's a seasoned veteran when it comes to Marvel movie spoilers (unlike loose-lipped co-stars Tom Holland and Mark Ruffalo), so take the news with a grain of salt pending confirmation.

The speculation of late has been that Stan is playing the villainous Victor Zsasz, a claim seemingly supported by the fact he's been sporting a shaved head recently, much like the tattooed serial killer. Before that, however, he was long thought to be playing Gotham DA and white knight Harvey Dent, who, of course, turns into the supervillain Two-Face after a run-in with the Joker. Aaron Eckhart played the last live-action Harvey Dent in The Dark Knight.

If the news is true, this solves a major The Batman: Part II mystery, though we still don't know who any of the movie's other new cast members are set to play, including Scarlett Johansson, Charles Dance, Brian Tyree Henry and Sebastian Koch. Though Johansson could be playing Poison Ivy, if a year-old cryptic post from The Batman 2's co-writer is any indication. Filming is currently underway in Glasgow, where a battle-damaged Batmobile was just spotted.

The Batman 2 is set to hit theaters on February 18, 2028. For more, check out our guide on how to watch the DC movies in order, and keep up with other upcoming DC movies and shows.

It looks like Robert Pattinson's vigilante will run into a bit of trouble in The Batman 2, as a battle-damaged Batmobile has been spotted on set.

The leaked image, which has since been posted on Twitter, shows a transporter carrying the Batmobile. The car looks pretty much the same as the Bat's custom muscle car in 2022's The Batman, bar a few minor tweaks. However, the vehicle has a huge dent on the side, seemingly from being crashed into. But not to worry, as also on the truck is another undamaged car shell. Check out the post below.

Now, we already know that Pattinson's Bat isn't afraid to get into a car wreck or two. In the first movie, the iconic car chase sequence between Batman and the Penguin ended with Oz Cobb's car being flipped. However, we wonder if the same will happen in The Batman: Part II or if the sequel's elusive villain will run the Batmobile off the road.

The Batman: Part II leaks have been coming in thick and fast since the movie started filming in Glasgow, Scotland, earlier this month. One video posted on TikTok shows the Batmobile driving through the streets, giving us a better look at the jet-black car and its exposed rear engine.

Directed by Matt Reeves, The Batman: Part II hasn't had the easiest road to release: it's been delayed multiple times from October 2025 until it finally landed on an early 2028 release. However, not much is known about The Batman: Part II other than its cast.

Alongside Pattinson, Andy Serkis will return as Alfred Pennyworth, as well as Jeffrey Wright as Jim Gordon and Colin Farrell as The Penguin. As for the villains, Sebastian Stan has joined the cast in a mystery role, but fans believe he is either playing Harvey Dent or serial killer Victor Zsasz. Scarlett Johansson is also set to star, possibly as Poison Ivy. Behind-the-scenes snaps also suggest that criminal organisation the Court of Owls may play a major part in the new film.

The Batman 2 is set to hit theaters on February 18, 2028. For more, check out our guide on how to watch the DC movies in order, and keep up with other upcoming DC movies and shows.

Avengers: Doomsday is mere months away, so we're hitting the prime toy-spoilers timeframe. Case in point: a new Doctor Doom collectible features the not-so-good doctor holding a mysterious device, and fans have theories about what the handheld doohickey could be.

The collectible from Iron Studios features the now-familiar sight of Doctor Doom sitting on his throne (h/t Brandon Davis). Nothing new there. But direct your eyes towards Doom's right hand, and you'll notice that Doom is clutching a strange device that looks a little like a fancy TV remote. Assuming that Doom isn't simply sitting on his favorite TV-watching throne, the question is: what is that device?

Naturally, the internet has theories. The most prevalent is that the device is the Ultimate Nullifier. Long story short, in Marvel comics, the Ultimate Nullifier is "the universe's most devastating weapon" that can destroy pretty much anything (even the person wielding it), so it's a formidable weapon for Doom to be in possession of and would allow him to wipe out worlds of his choosing. However, as many have pointed out, Doom's device looks nothing like the Ultimate Nullifier from the comics, so it's either been redesigned, or it's something else entirely.

Another theory is that the device could be the key to the Library of Worlds. In Jonathan Hickman's Secret Wars (likely a key inspiration for the upcoming Avengers: Secret Wars movie), the Library of Worlds is an endless repository of knowledge that also doubles as a multiversal hub world, a bit like DC's Quantum Unfolding Chamber. In the comics, Doom gains access to the Library of Worlds and uses it as a base of operations. The device also looks a lot like a fancy key, and the filename of the image on Iron Studios' own site is named 'white-1-key,' so there may be something to this one.

Either way, it seems like the device (or key) is going to be important in Doomsday, which got a new "special look" at D23. That teaser has Marvel fans convinced that Robert Downey Jr. isn't the only Doctor Doom in the movie, and it's all down to a brief glimpse of Doom's eyes. Disney has also released a list of essential movies and shows to (re)watch ahead of Doomsday, but there are some curious omissions.

Avengers: Doomsday releases in theaters on December 18. For more, check out our list of upcoming Marvel movies and shows, and get up to speed with the Marvel timeline with our handy breakdown.

Could Loki star Sophia Di Martino show up in Avengers: Doomsday as a Latverian Witch? Well, that's what the Sylvie actor seems to be teasing on social media.

On August 17, Martino posted a cryptic close-up image of her painting on Instagram with the caption "Working on something a bit different." One fan commented, "Latverian Witch?" with an orange heart emoji, asking if the orange paint is hinting at the Loki star possibly returning to the MCU as the orange Latverian witch. That might seem like a bit of a reach, but Martino added fuel to the fire and liked the comment.

Last month at San Diego Comic-Con, Marvel exhibited variations of the Latverian Witch costume in green, red, purple, and orange, all fitted with a golden mask and hardware. Ever since, fans have been trying to work out what role the characters might play in Avengers: Doomsday, and who might be behind the masks. We know that the witches are linked to Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom, but the different colours have convinced fans that there is more to the new characters.

Many Marvel fans believe that the witches may be well-known MCU heroes in disguise. As well as Sylvie, fans think a handful of Marvel witches, including Elizabeth Olsen's Scarlet Witch and Charlize Theron's Clea, may be making a comeback. Although Sylvie isn't technically a traditional witch like the others mentioned above, the Goddess of Mischief does possess magical abilities much like an enchantress.

As for the colors, it would make sense for Scarlett Witch to wear the red cape, and for Clea to don the purple. Although Sylvie usually wears a green cape, the Loki variant does sport gold headwear, so we could see her donning the orange Doom Witch's golden get-up. Plus, Sylvie's possible involvement isn't that far-fetched, as we already know Tom Hiddleston's Loki will appear in the upcoming Avengers movie.

However, if the theory does prove to be true, what is Sylvie's role in Doomsday? One Marvel fan on Reddit believes that Doom may have "brainwashed" the witches and is using them without their consent. Another replied, "Having her brainwashed and captured would explain why Doom knows about Loki in the first place though, so yeah there's a justification for her being one of the Witches." Marvel has yet to comment on the Witches. But with Doomsday's already stacked cast, what's a few more MCU heroes thrown into the mix?

Avengers: Doomsday arrives in theaters on December 18, 2026. For more, check out our guides to upcoming Marvel movies and shows, as well as how to watch the Marvel movies in order.

A stunt double for the Hulk in Spider-Man: Brand New Day has revealed an alternate ending to Spidey's fight with the mind-controlled Jade Giant.

In a now-deleted interview on Scene Wire (and recovered for posterity on Reddit), James Unsworth explains that test audiences weren't keen on the original vision for the set-piece.

"There were a few other versions that we worked on," Unsworth said. "In some, Spider-Man basically used a Shocker gauntlet to Superman-punch him and knock him out. From what I understand, the test audiences didn't take to it. They thought Hulk got knocked out too easily. We then went back into the studio and refilmed the ending where he gets thrown into the building and basically stops the attack."

Instead of Spider-Man inflicting a definitive defeat on his fellow Avenger, Hulk sacrifices himself to put a stop to Jean Grey's psychic takeover. It's a small change, but one that takes him off the board in a more satisfying fashion for Avengers: Doomsday.

Before Brand New Day became a multi-billion dollar hit at the cinema, it clearly underwent major changes.

Tom Holland himself admitted he "hated" certain test screening changes in an interview with Quotable.

“We’ve seen loads of different cuts of this movie, and one of the cuts, they took all of the notes from all of the random people who saw the film. Then they changed the movie, and we watched it, and we hated it. It totally didn’t work,” Holland said.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is now in cinemas. Join us as we break down the finale in our Spider-Man: Brand New Day ending explainer.

Then, swing out towards the future with our guide to Marvel Phase 6 and upcoming Marvel movies.

Vin Diesel has shared a long-awaited positive update on Fast Forever, the 11th and final movie in the Fast and Furious franchise. The Dominic Toretto actor and film's executive producer revealed that filming is set to begin in December, almost four years after the release of Fast X.

"We start shooting in December, if I can make good on the request from the studio," Diesel told Variety. "I’m in a good place, though. I had to go through four sets of writers, four years of development, to get to something that I felt would be worthy of a finale. And when I read the script a couple of weeks ago, [I cried]."

Diesel expanded a bit on his comments at the 25th anniversary screening of Fast and Furious too. According to the publication, he told audiences: "By the end of the script that we crafted and worked so hard to make right for you after four years, I was crying. I couldn’t hold it back, and I had to tell everyone. And my sister said, 'No more crying, bro.' So I just want to say that sometimes, even the toughest guys in the world need to cry."

Fast Forever will bring the franchise to a close, tying up Dominic Toretto's story. Fast X director Louis Leterrier is down to direct with the latest script penned by Michael Lesslie, who previously wrote Assassin's Creed and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.

The movie was originally set to be released last year but was delayed by the WGA writers' strike in 2023. It also reportedly hit some budget issues, which left us wondering if it would arrive in theaters. However, thankfully it now seems the path ahead is set for the franchise to have one final ride.

Fast Forever is set to be released on March 17, 2028. For more, check out our guide to upcoming movies as well as our round-up of the best Fast and Furious movies, ranked.

Ryan Gosling's surprise Ghost Rider movie has a release date... and 2028 is shaping up to be an exciting year for Marvel.

Ghost Rider, directed by Shawn Levy, is set for July 28, 2028, making it the third Marvel movie set for 2028. Black Panther 3 is set for December 15, 2028, with X-Men releasing on May 5, 2028 (H/T Variety).

Gosling and new Black Panther David Jonsson took the stage during Marvel's Hall H panel at San Diego Comic-Con following their big standalone movie announcements. The rest of the X-Men cast (so far, anyway) was revealed at D-23, with Maya Boyd as Storm, Christopher Abbott as Professor Charles Xavier, Inde Navarrette as Rogue, and Adam Driver as Mister Sinister. Kit Connor and Samara Weaving were previously announced as Scott Summers and Emma Frost, respectively.

"I am going to let Ryan reveal what he wants to reveal, when he wants to reveal it, and what he wanted to reveal today is: he's playing Ghost Rider," Feige told Comicbook.com shortly after Ghost Rider was announced. "He is a huge fan of the comics; he did come to us particularly with a specific vision, based on some particular comics, but I'll let him unveil that as he wants to."

For more, check out our guide to everything announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, or, check out our guide to everything announced at D23 2026. We've also rounded up all of the upcoming Marvel movies and shows on the way in 2026 and beyond.

Avengers: Doomsday just dropped a "special look" at D23 over the weekend, and a major new theory has caught on like wildfire among fans, suggesting that Robert Downey Jr. might not be the movie's true Doctor Doom after all.

For two years now, we've known that Robert Downey Jr. is returning to the MCU, not as Tony Stark, but as Victor von Doom. However, in the latest "special look," a close-up of a masked Doom opening his eyes has people questioning whether RDJ is the movie's only Doom. RDJ, you see, has brown eyes, and the Doom under the mask seen in the trailer appears to have blue eyes, with no visible contact lenses. Curious...

And that's not all. Back at SDCC in July, we got a first proper look at Doom's costume and mask. The same costume that Doom appears in during the special look's closing moments, where Doom raises an army of Sentinels from the scrapheap after swatting Thor away like a mosquito.

But at D23 this past weekend, Marvel displayed a second, less ornate Doom costume and mask that more closely resemble the outfit Doom appears to be wearing in the Fantastic Four: First Steps post-credits scene, and during a brief moment in the Doomsday special look where Doom is ejected from a window and makes a superhero landing. Check out both costumes side-by-side below.

What does all this mean? There are a couple of potential explanations. The most likely is that, at some point in the movie, Doom undergoes something of a transformation. It seems likely that Doom will initially act the hero and potentially work with the Avengers, only to turn on them. The surprise in Reed Richards' voice when he asks Victor, "Did you do this?" in the special look would imply as much. Whether this ruse would be a sensible storytelling choice is another question; after all, we all know Doom is a wrong 'un.

The second, more out-there theory is that RDJ's Doom is a no-frills good guy who is at some point killed by an evil Doom variant. Due almost entirely to the blue-eyes theory, the internet has decided that said Evil Doom must be Cillian Murphy because… well, he has blue eyes. We'll admit, it's a stretch, not least because Marvel variants often have the same face in the MCU (though not always). But there are few actors on the planet with the stature to play a second Doom opposite RDJ, and Murphy is certainly one of them.

Whatever the truth may be, there's not long to wait to find out, as there's just over four months to go till Dunesday. Plenty of time to watch the list of "essential" pre-Doomsday movies and shows that Disney has just released, though we'd add a couple of omissions to that list.

Avengers: Doomsday releases in theaters on December 18. For more, check out our list of upcoming Marvel movies and shows, and get up to speed with the Marvel timeline with our handy breakdown.

Disney Plus has released a list of essential Marvel movies to watch ahead of Avengers: Doomsday... and there are definitely some glaring omissions.

At a glance, the full list, which can be viewed below (and also over on Disney Plus itself), makes perfect sense. However, it's interesting to me, and a few other fans, that both Captain Marvel and The Marvels are omitted from the list. Firstly, The Marvels does sort of lead directly into Avengers: Doomsday... Secondly, if we're going by the San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Marvel display of Doctor Doom's costume, Captain Marvel is definitely set to make some kind of surprise appearance in the upcoming film. Why? The costume has two distinct symbols on either shoulder: on the right, Thor's hammer etched into a gold circle, and on the right, the Captain Marvel logo.

There were also some color-changing Latverian witch costumes, which led us to think they were foreshadowing the return of Wanda Maximoff... though Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is indeed on the list.

That list, then:

• X-Men
• X2
• Captain America: The First Avenger
• The Avengers
• Avengers: Infinity War
• Avengers: Endgame
• Loki
• Shang-Chi
• Spider-Man: No Way Home
• Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
• Captain America: Brave New World
• Deadpool & Wolverine
• Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
• Thunderbolts
• The Fantastic Four: First Steps

There's a fan-made road map, which you can check out below, that recommends even watching X-Men: Days of Future Past... but that movie isn't in the same universe as the one featured in X-Men and X-2, which is the Fox-owned, pre-MCU Marvel universe. I can see why Disney Plus left that one off the list. The list also suggests watching Logan, which does serve as a precursor to the recommended Deadpool and Wolverine.

Avengers: Doomsday arrives in theaters on December 18, 2026. All of the movies list above are streaming now on Disney Plus (even the ones that were omitted from the main list).

For more check out our guides to upcoming Marvel movies and shows as well as how to watch the Marvel movies in order.