The Ultimate Marvel Villain Alliance Aims to Annihilate the Avengers in Mind-Blowing MCU Fan Art

Summary

Avengers: Secret Wars, set to release in 2027, may feature Doctor Doom as the primary antagonist, following similar storylines from Marvel Comics.

There are concerns that Doctor Doom's introduction in the MCU might be hasty, considering that his character warrants more extensive development and time to establish his motivations.

The Fantastic Four movie presents a great opportunity to introduce Doctor Doom in the MCU; however, Avengers: Secret Wars has the potential to elevate him into an even more formidable villain.

New fan art for the MCU showcases Doctor Doom, Ultron, and Kang the Conqueror as the villains in Marvel Studios' upcoming crossover, Avengers: Secret Wars. The announcement was made by Marvel Studios' head, Kevin Feige, at SDCC 2022. Scheduled for release in 2027, this epic crossover will unite the MCU's heroes in a storyline that concludes the Multiverse Saga. While it is unclear whether Secret Wars will directly follow Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, which is set to release a year earlier, there is speculation that Secret Wars will tell an even more monumental tale that could have lasting impacts on the MCU. Expected to draw inspiration from Marvel Comics' Secret Wars storylines of 1984 and 2015, the MCU adaptation will include a wide range of heroes and villains from Marvel's extensive history. The inclusion of Ultron, Kang the Conqueror, and Doctor Doom in the fan art has generated significant anticipation, as it hints at their highly-anticipated debut in the MCU.

Venomhology imagines Cillian Murphy as Doctor Doom, which has become a popular fan-cast for the anticipated MCU villain.

Why Doctor Doom Is Perfect For Avengers: Secret Wars

There have been ongoing rumors that Doctor Doom will make his debut in the MCU before the Multiverse Saga concludes, presenting an opportunity for an exciting storyline in Avengers: Secret Wars. In Marvel Comics' 2015 Secret Wars event, Doctor Doom becomes God Emperor Doom of Battleworld after a cataclysmic event destroys multiple realities within the multiverse. A similar narrative could unfold in Phase 6 of the MCU if Doctor Doom is introduced prior to the release of the Fantastic Four film in 2025 or another undisclosed Phase 6 project. This aligns with recent speculation that Secret Wars will serve as a reboot for the entire MCU.

Doctor Doom is a highly intricate villain with the potential to take over as the main antagonist in the next MCU Saga, surpassing Thanos and Kang the Conqueror. However, there are concerns that Marvel Studios might rush his introduction, when his character truly requires more time to develop. If Doctor Doom is introduced in the MCU before Secret Wars, his motivation for creating Battleworld could initially stem from heroic intentions, only to become corrupted when he reappears in Phase 7. The Fantastic Four, as the primary adversaries, would be the ideal platform to introduce Doctor Doom in the MCU, while Avengers: Secret Wars could elevate his power and influence even further.