Marvel Studios has unveiled a new teaser for its upcoming blockbuster Avengers: Doomsday, offering fans a first glimpse of the long-awaited union between Black Panther and the Fantastic Four.
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Shuri returns as Black Panther
Letitia Wright reprises her role as Shuri, who took on the mantle of Black Panther following Chadwick Boseman’s passing and her character’s arc in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022).
Teaser offers first look at major crossover. It was shared on Marvel’s official Instagram handle, instantly setting social media abuzz.
In the teaser, Shuri says, “I’ve lost everyone that matters to me. A king has his duties, to prepare our people for the afterlife. I have mine.”
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Namor and Wakanda characters appear
The teaser also features brief appearances by Namor, seen in a black, comic-accurate costume, along with his cousin Namora, played by Mabel Cadena.
From the Fantastic Four, only Ebon Moss-Bachrach’s Thing is shown. In a lighthearted moment, Namor refers to “King M’Baku of Wakanda,” prompting the Thing to introduce himself casually as, “Ben. Yancy Street between Broome and Grand.”
First MCU interaction for Fantastic Four
This marks the first on-screen interaction between the Fantastic Four and an established MCU character since the team’s debut in an alternate 1960s timeline in last year’s Fantastic Four: First Steps.
The end-credits scene of Thunderbolts had earlier hinted at their crossover into the main MCU timeline, paving the way for their involvement in Doomsday.
Star-studded cast confirmed
According to Variety, several Thunderbolts cast members Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Wyatt Russell, Hannah John-Kamen and Lewis Pullman, will return for the ensemble film.
They will be joined by familiar MCU faces including Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, Anthony Mackie, Danny Ramirez, Sebastian Stan, Paul Rudd, Tom Hiddleston and Simu Liu.
X-Men crossover teased
The teaser also confirms an X-Men crossover, featuring Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, James Marsden, Kelsey Grammer, Alan Cumming, Channing Tatum and Rebecca Romijn.
Release date
Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on December 18.
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