Noah Romsdal Hallundbæk Sørensen
Avengers: Doomsday could change the MCU forever, with rumors suggesting that some losses may be permanent.
With less than a year to go, Avengers: Doomsday is already projecting a far darker tone than most Marvel crossovers.
Early teasers lean heavily into ominous language and images, hinting at endings rather than fresh starts.
The buildup has left many fans bracing for major consequences.
After years of criticism that the multiverse diluted stakes, Marvel Studios now appears to be signaling that survival is no longer guaranteed.
A world facing endings
Across its promotional material, Avengers: Doomsday repeatedly returns to the idea of mortality.
One teaser is even titled “Death Comes For Us All,” setting a bleak mood that runs through nearly every glimpse of the film so far.
The only moment that slightly breaks from this tone features Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers.
His return confirms that the former Captain America has built a life and a family, while also underlining what he now stands to lose.
Thor’s teaser continues the grim pattern. The God of Thunder is shown praying before battle, openly acknowledging that he may not come back.
The scene frames the conflict as one final stand rather than another winnable fight.
X-Men under siege
The X-Men teaser is among the darkest. Magneto and Professor Xavier reflect on how “death comes for us all,” questioning who they will be when their lives end.
The line is delivered as devastation surrounds them.
Visuals show the Xavier Mansion destroyed, Sentinels looming nearby, and Cyclops collapsed in despair.
The imagery strongly implies that several mutants have already been killed before the story even begins.
No safe worlds left
Another teaser brings together Wakandans, Talokanils, and the Fantastic Four.
Their dialogue focuses on preparing for the afterlife, suggesting a multiversal incursion that threatens entire civilizations.
Taken together, the repeated emphasis on death and finality makes it difficult to imagine Doomsday ending without irreversible losses.
A reboot through sacrifice
According to multiple media reports, Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars are expected to soft-reboot the MCU, closing out the Multiverse Saga.
That approach would likely require major characters to be killed or permanently retired.
Thor is frequently cited by fans as a likely casualty. Bucky Barnes is another possibility, especially after reports that Sebastian Stan has joined the cast of The Batman: Part II.
If Marvel follows through, Doomsday may mark the end for some of the MCU’s most familiar faces.
Sources: Screenrant
