New Avengers: Doomsday promo images just revealed the sharpest look yet at two fan-favorite heroes suited up for the multiverse war. The freshly surfaced visuals showcase updated costume designs for Shang-Chi and Nightcrawler ahead of the film’s December release.
New Avengers: Doomsday photos show Shang-Chi, Nightcrawler and more
New promotional images for Avengers: Doomsday have surfaced online, offering fresh looks at several characters from the upcoming MCU crossover film.
The images, shared by fan account HEXFacility on X, showcase promotional visuals for Shang-Chi, Ant-Man, Captain America (Sam Wilson), Professor X, Magneto, and Nightcrawler. The character renders highlight updated costumes and designs for the December 2026 release. Notably, the X-Men characters appear in designs that echo their classic Fox-era looks while incorporating new details for the MCU.
Simu Liu returns as Shang-Chi after his 2021
Simu Liu returns as Shang-Chi after his 2021 debut in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Liu previously shared that his character has evolved since then. He described Shang-Chi as older and more confident in his identity and responsibilities. Paul Rudd reprises his role as Scott Lang, while Anthony Mackie suits up as the new Captain America following Brave New World.
The X-Men contingent features Patrick Stewart as Professor Xavier, Ian McKellen as Magneto, and Alan Cumming as Nightcrawler. These actors originated their roles in Fox’s X-Men franchise over two decades ago. Cumming previously revealed that his makeup process now takes roughly 90 minutes. That marks a significant reduction from the nearly five hours required during X2 in 2003. He also described the Doomsday experience as healing after his difficult time on the earlier film.
Avengers: Doomsday brings together heroes from three separate universes to confront Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom. The film unites the Avengers, Fantastic Four, and X-Men under directors Anthony and Joe Russo. It arrives in theaters on December 18, 2026, with a sequel, Avengers: Secret Wars, following in December 2027.
