Avengers: Secret Wars Rumored To Feature This Iconic X-Men Character

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Key Takeaways

  • X-Men character Professor X, portrayed by Patrick Stewart, will reportedly join Avengers: Secret Wars.
  • Stewart’s return hints at X-Men characters integrating further into the MCU.
  • Professor X’s appearance in Secret Wars may feature his conflict with Doctor Doom.

As a seasoned gamer and long-time Marvel fanatic, I’ve had my fair share of emotional rollercoasters when it comes to the X-Men and Avengers franchises. From Wolverine’s heartwarming return to Hugh Jackman, to the mind-bending adventures of Professor X portrayed by Sir Patrick Stewart, these characters have been an integral part of my comic book universe.

Two upcoming films feature the Avengers, and a beloved X-Men figure, long-anticipated by fans for his return to the silver screen, is set to appear in one of them. This renowned character made his most recent appearance in “Doctor Strange 2.

Characters from the X-Men series have been featured in Marvel Cinatic Universe films since Disney obtained Fox in March 2019, gaining control of the X-Men franchise’s film rights. A reboot is currently being developed as well. The return of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in Deadpool & Wolverine was met with enthusiasm by fans. There are whispers that another influential X-Men character may soon grace the big screen, potentially joining Avengers 6. Given the anticipation for his comeback, watching him in Secret Wars would undoubtedly delight his followers.

According to film expert MTTSH on X (formerly Twitter), it’s been confirmed that Sir Patrick Stewart, renowned for his role as Professor Charles Xavier (Professor X) in the X-Men series, will be joining Avengers: Secret Wars. Stewart initially played Professor X in the 2000 movie X-Men, setting up the foundation for the franchise as the advocate for mutant rights. His character is known for his mind control, psychic, and telepathic powers. Stewart has reappeared in various X-Men films over the years, including X2: X-Men United (2003), X-Men: The Last Stand (2006), X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009), The Wolverine (2013), X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014), Logan (2017), and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022). However, his return to the screen may elicit mixed feelings due to his character’s repeated deaths, most notably at the hands of Wanda Maximoff, aka Scarlet Witch, in the Doctor Strange sequel.

In 2017, both Stewart and Jackman declared their departure from their roles as X-Men characters. However, they later reconsidered this decision and made a comeback on the big screen; Stewart in “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” and Jackman in “Deadpool” and “Wolverine.” Stewart even hinted at a possible appearance in “Deadpool 3.” Although he wasn’t seen in Marvel’s latest movie, Stewart suggested that Professor X is still alive. He expressed confidence about this when asked about the character after his appearance in “Multiverse of Madness,” as reported by Variety.

In the X-Men series, Stewart’s character has met his demise numerous times, yet due to Marvel’s Multiverse concept, it’s not uncommon for him to reappear. This means that Professor X might be deceased in one universe but still alive in others. Given his past resurrections, it’s no shock that he could return to the big screen again. In fact, many had anticipated his reappearance and felt let down when he wasn’t featured in the last Deadpool movie.

In the upcoming movies “Avengers: Doomsday” and “Avengers: Secret Wars”, Professor X’s involvement seems fitting as he and Doctor Doom (Robert Downey Jr.) have a significant history in Marvel Comics. It’s anticipated that Doctor Doom will feature in both films. In the “Secret Wars” storyline, Doctor Doom gains almost limitless power and his actions impact the entire Marvel universe, even affecting groups like the X-Men. Given their contrasting styles when dealing with mutants – Doctor Doom being dominating and controlling compared to Professor X’s more collaborative approach – a potential conflict between them could arise.

Avengers: Secret Wars will hit theaters on May 7, 2027.

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2024-10-05 15:23