Avengers: Doomsday Reveals Shocking Truth Behind Captain America’s Timeline!

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Summary

  • Avengers: Doomsday is expected to feature a large ensemble of characters, including Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom.
  • Captain America’s actions in Endgame may have led to an alternate 1950s timeline in Doomsday.
  • Doctor Strange’s absence in Doomsday hints at a focus on new characters and different realities for the next Avengers movie.

Preparations are underway in the Marvel Cinematic Universe for its upcoming grand crossover spectacle, which is set to commence with “Avengers: Doomsday”. The fifth phase of the MCU is concluding with two fresh Avengers films, representing the initial large-scale appearance since 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame”. Originally titled “The Kang Dynasty”, the project had to be swiftly revised as “Avengers: Doomsday”, providing an unexpected chance for Robert Downey Jr. to rejoin the franchise, although in a notably distinct role this time around.

In the upcoming two-part saga similar to Deadpool and Wolverine’s adventures, inspired by the Marvel Cinematic Universe, there are rumors that it will surpass Avengers: Endgame’s memorable portal scene in terms of character count. Besides Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom and The Fantastic Four, the cast of Doomsday is expanding to potentially include groups like the Thunderbolts and Hayley Atwell’s Peggy Carter. However, as more big names join the gathering, it has been confirmed that one particular character will not be part of the ensemble.

Avengers: Doomsday Has a Popular Captain America Theory

In “Avengers: Endgame,” the storyline revisited the early days of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and centered around the original six Avengers. However, this return also marked some bittersweet farewells. Despite Chris Hemsworth’s Thor and Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk continuing their roles in the MCU, the current team, if it can be called that, has undergone significant changes. Leading the pack is Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Stephen Strange. However, during an interview with Variety, Cumberbatch hinted that he won’t be featured in “Doomsday.” Cumberbatch’s statements imply that “Doomsday” is taking a distinctly different path, as he explained to the outlet that it involves a separate plot.

[…] the character not aligning with this part of the story.

In contrast to what some might have expected, Doctor Strange may not be a constant presence in “Doomsday,” and this omission could actually benefit the franchise by supporting a widely held theory. It has been confirmed that Robert Downey Jr. will debut as Doom in Matt Shakman’s “The Fantastic Four: First Steps.” This choice aligns with Doom’s historical connections to the team.

Set in a 1960s retro-futuristic world distinct from Earth-616, “First Steps” offers an alternative reality where Downey Jr. portrayed Tony Stark/Iron Man. Consequently, it is plausible that “Doomsday” will center on characters from this alternate timeline rather than the primary variants we’ve seen up until now.

On Reddit, u/LollipopChainsawZz proposed a theory that the movie “Doomsday” might take place in an alternate timeline caused by Steve Rogers (played by Chris Evans) going back to 1949 at the end of “Endgame”. The Russo Brothers appear to have concluded Evans’ storyline within the Marvel Cinematic Universe by having Cap return the Infinity Stones to their original locations, thus avoiding the creation of branching timelines as cautioned by the Ancient One (Tilda Swinton) and the Hulk (Bruce Banner). Steve Rogers chose to stay in the past and dance with Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell), passing on the Captain America title to Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) in 2023. This theory suggests that a different set of events transpired after Cap handed over the mantle, leading to the “Doomsday” timeline.

As a passionate film enthusiast, I can’t help but ponder over the intricate time travel mechanics in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). It seems plausible that Steve Rogers, by remaining in the past, might have instigated an alternate timeline of his own making. The enigma deepens with the emergence of Old Man Cap in the Earth-616 timeline, hinting at something amiss.

A captivating theory postulates that Rogers’ interventions in the 1950s could have given birth to The Fantastic Four’s technologically advanced setting and potentially ignited a series of events culminating in Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom instead of Iron Man. Characters like Peggy Carter (Atwell) are already positioned, while Chris Evans has been expressing his intentions to return to the MCU for quite some time now.

Although he briefly donned the suit as Johnny Storm/the Human Torch in Deadpool & Wolverine, fans yearn for a more substantial role from Evans in the MCU.

Recently, rumors circulated about Marvel Studios developing a Disney+ series centered around Steve Rogers, who was tasked with returning the Infinity Stones, with each episode representing a different historical period where Cap handed over one stone. However, the exit of Jonathan Majors from his role as Kang the Conqueror might have caused some production and plot complications, leading to speculation that the Captain America series may have been transformed into what is now known as Doomsday. Given the richness of the story, it could potentially expand from a limited series into a full-length movie. Moreover, given his reputation, Rogers has the potential to spearhead an entire Avengers film.

Don’t Worry, Doctor Strange is Back for Secret Wars

It’s plausible that Cumberbatch is guiding fans astray, given his character’s part in “Doomsday” wouldn’t come as a shock. However, leading fans in such a manner seems unusual. There might be some dismay that Stephen Strange won’t appear in this film, but if the next Avengers movie revolves around alternate realities, it opens up an opportunity for fresh characters to take charge. Numerous variations could potentially be incorporated, which lines up with the recent rumor suggesting Chadwick Boseman’s T’Challa/Black Panther will be replaced in “Doomsday”.

Another way to phrase it could be: Due to his current position in the MCU, Doctor Strange might temporarily step back from the spotlight since his significant connection, Peter Parker, is now forgotten by the world. His extensive interactions with characters like Tony Stark and Wanda Maximoff also diminished with their respective demises.

In their latest adventure, fans last saw Doctor Strange rushing into the Multiverse alongside Charlize Theron’s character Clea, aiming to halt an incursion. It’s anticipated that the newly formed group known as ‘New Avengers,’ including Captain Marvel (Brie Larson), Shang-Chi (Simu Liu), Black Panther (Letitia Wright), and Captain America portrayed by Mackie, will be taking center stage during ‘Secret Wars.’ However, much like how the events of ‘Endgame’ were momentous for certain characters, ‘Secret Wars’ is poised to bring equally high-risk situations.

In between the upcoming Avengers films, Spider-Man 4 could find its place, transitioning from a local tale to potentially featuring characters like Ghost Rider and Mephisto. It’s possible that Doctor Strange may reappear before Secret Wars, either through a post-credit scene or a more significant role. Given his recent awareness of incursions and the Multiverse, Strange is expected to play a crucial part in Secret Wars. Benedict Cumberbatch himself has suggested this, stating he will have a substantial presence in the Russo Brothers’ 2027 film. The upcoming Avengers movie is rumored to not only conclude Phase 5 but also significantly reshape the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the events of Secret Wars.

Concerns have been raised that the upcoming events labeled as “Doomsday” and “Secret Wars” might become overcrowded with characters. It’s expected that Strange and Clea will reappear, but if rumors are to be believed, stars like Hugh Jackman (Wolverine) and Tobey Maguire (Spider-Man) could also join the action. In the Marvel Comics version of Secret Wars, multiple realities were merged, leading heroes to form unexpected alliances with villains from different dimensions. If Battleworld from the comics is brought to life in the MCU, it would open up a vast array of opportunities for exploration, given the extensive history of Marvel movies. The ensemble cast of Avengers: Endgame was already quite large, but if Secret Wars is anything to go by, Cumberbatch’s role could be part of the largest superhero movie ever made in the history of cinema.

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2025-01-26 23:28