Other

New Avengers: Doomsday image revealed by the Russo brothers, and Marvel fans are scrambling to work out what it means

AnyFans 2025-09-11

By Tom Power

the technology experts

België (Nederlands)

Deutschland

North America

US (English)

Australasia

New Zealand

View Profile

Search TechRadar

Popular Phone Brands

Samsung Galaxy

Google Pixel

Operating Systems

You may like

The Fantastic Four: First Steps is reportedly getting a sequel – and it isn’t the only thing I’ve just learned about my most anticipated Marvel movie of 2025

Eternals’ director notes the ‘dangerous’ lack of limitations in Marvel movies, and it perfectly describes what worries me about Avengers Doomsday

Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s place on the Marvel timeline appears to have been revealed – here’s when the MCU movie might take place

So far, the prevailing theory is that it’s an out-of-focus shot of the chalkboard owned by The Fantastic Four’s Reed Richards. The elasticated de-facto leader of Marvel’s First Family was seen scribbling all manner of equations on said chalkboard throughout The Fantastic Four: First Steps. And, given that movie’s direct ties to Doomsday – read my The Fantastic Four: First Steps ending explained piece for more details – it’s not a *ahem* stretch to assume this equation-filled chalkboard is what the Russo brothers are teasing.

There are other possibilities. Some fans believe it’s a zoomed-in shot of a Time Variance Authority (TVA) monitor. The TVA made their MCU debut in Loki on Disney+ and, if the gossip columns are to be believed, it’ll be a key location in Avengers: Doomsday.
Comment from r/marvelstudios
Other fan suggestions believe it’s something to do with an impending reveal for the rest of Avengers 5’s character line-up. For a movie that’ll celebrate the breadth of Marvel films that have been released over the last 30-plus years, an unveiling akin to March’s hours-long, chair-based livestream that saw Doomsday’s initial 27-strong cast unveiled to the world isn’t out of the question.
There’s even the odd claim that the teaser image’s caption – #DoomsdayIsComing – is not only a reference to the “Thanos is coming” line uttered by Mark Ruffalo’s Bruce Banner in Avengers: Infinity War, but that it’s also a clue that the Infinity Saga’s Big Bad will appear in the next Avengers film. Hey, stranger things have happened in the ongoing Marvel Multiverse Saga!

Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox
Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more.
Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.
But, what do you think? Is this something we should be poring over with a fine-toothed comb? Or are MCU fanatics getting excited over nothing? Let me know in the comments.
For more on Marvel’s next big-screen team-up, which will arrive in theaters on December 18, 2026, check out my dedicated guide on Avengers: Doomsday.
You might also like

‘Don’t give me hope’: Marvel star’s cryptic Instagram post sparks frenzied reaction from MCU fans over possible appearance in Avengers: Doomsday
Marvel superstar Robert Downey Jr sparks new Avengers: Doomsday fan theory over possible dual role in the MCU movie, and I hope it’s not true
Find out how to watch the Marvel movies in order

Today’s best Disney Plus deals

Disney+ Annual Premium

Social Links Navigation
Senior Entertainment Reporter

As TechRadar’s senior entertainment reporter, Tom covers all of the latest movies, TV shows, and streaming service news that you need to know about. You’ll regularly find him writing about the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Star Wars, Netflix, Prime Video, Disney Plus, and many other topics of interest.

An NCTJ-accredited journalist, Tom also writes reviews, analytical articles, opinion pieces, and interview-led features on the biggest franchises, actors, directors and other industry leaders. You may see his quotes pop up in the odd official Marvel Studios video, too, such as this Moon Knight TV spot.

Away from work, Tom can be found checking out the latest video games, immersing himself in his favorite sporting pastime of football, reading the many unread books on his shelf, staying fit at the gym, and petting every dog he comes across.

Got a scoop, interesting story, or an intriguing angle on the latest news in entertainment? Feel free to drop him a line.

You must confirm your public display name before commenting

Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps is reportedly getting a sequel – and it isn’t the only thing I’ve just learned about my most anticipated Marvel movie of 2025

Eternals’ director notes the ‘dangerous’ lack of limitations in Marvel movies, and it perfectly describes what worries me about Avengers Doomsday

Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s place on the Marvel timeline appears to have been revealed – here’s when the MCU movie might take place

‘The things that scare you are what we learn most from’ – how Mark Ruffalo’s advice to Chris Hemsworth could shape Avengers: Doomsday and Spider-Man: Brand New Day

‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’: everything we know about the next Marvel movie (release date, trailer, cast, plot, and more)

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’: everything we know about the Marvel Phase 6 movie (release date, cast, plot, and more)

Latest in Entertainment

I’ve just uncovered a hidden teaser for the The Strangers: Chapter 2 inside a fake tourism website – and it’s left me terrified

This new OpenAI-backed movie has a budget of just $30 million, but will it prove AI can make movies Hollywood can’t?

Heading to see The Conjuring: Last Rites this weekend? Here’s how to watch The Conjuring movies in order

Street Fighter movie gets confirmed release date and cast, but is it already messing up major game details?

Disney Imagineers built a new animatronic parrot for the Beak and Barrel lounge – and it steals the show

Man of Tomorrow: everything we know so far about James Gunn’s Superman sequel movie (release date, likely cast, plot rumors)

Latest in News

New Avengers: Doomsday image revealed by the Russo brothers, and Marvel fans are scrambling to work out what it means

Grand Theft Auto 6 leak seemingly reveals parodies of real-life websites and apps with names like RydeMe and What-Up

Hollow Knight: Silksong players are finding Savage Beastfly so difficult an entire subreddit hating on the boss has been created in its honor

Skate Early Access roadmap – here’s when to expect major updates

Want to try AI video creation? Envato is removing usage limits on Veo 3 and Kling this September

We’ve been patiently waiting for an Apple Ring for years – but will it make an appearance at today’s huge Apple Event?

Hot News_tariffs news_big country news_anyfans news

New Avengers: Doomsday image revealed by the Russo brothers, and Marvel fans are scrambling to work out what it means

Haryana to Become a Hub of Drone Technology: CM

Company directors and 14 other jobs not automatically entitled to Minimum Wage

‘The Next Outbreak Is Already Brewing’ — It Looks Like We’ve Got Our First Dead Island 3 Tease

‘No Reason To Suspect Hindu Bengalis’: Assam CM Himanta Sarma As Only 12 Apply For CAA

New Avengers: Doomsday image revealed by the Russo brothers, and Marvel fans are scrambling to work out what it means

You Might Also Like

Haryana to Become a Hub of Drone Technology: CM

Company directors and 14 other jobs not automatically entitled to Minimum Wage

‘The Next Outbreak Is Already Brewing’ — It Looks Like We’ve Got Our First Dead Island 3 Tease

‘No Reason To Suspect Hindu Bengalis’: Assam CM Himanta Sarma As Only 12 Apply For CAA