Marvel Studios has released a striking new promotional poster for the highly anticipated blockbuster Avengers: Doomsday, giving audiences a closer look not only at the iconic antagonist Doctor Doom but also at the three mysterious Latverian witches who will accompany him when the film hits theaters this December.
This latest promotional look at the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe crossover movie was shared widely on social media as part of this weekend’s San Diego Comic-Con Málaga in Spain. The international event drew a star-studded crowd featuring prominent MCU actors such as Anthony Mackie, Winston Duke, and David Harbour. The debut of the new poster offered fans a high-resolution glimpse at Robert Downey Jr.’s much-discussed interpretation of the classic comic book villain, generating immediate excitement across fandom communities online.
Doctor Doom takes center stage in the new Avengers: Doomsday poster, looking as menacing as ever. The character strikes a commanding pose similar to previously teased imagery, but benefits from improved lighting and sharper detail. However, the real focal point and conversation starter from the new artwork are the three enigmatic Latverian witches standing faithfully behind him, draped in distinct colored robes and concealing their faces behind cold, metallic masks.
These three witches and their potential hidden identities have been the subject of intense speculation and debate among MCU enthusiasts over the last few months. The same mystery characters previously made waves when they appeared in purple, red, and green robes at San Diego Comic-Con in California this past July. While the casual moviegoer might initially assume these robed figures are little more than standard henchmen designed to be swept aside in a massive, effects-heavy CGI battle sequence, a dedicated segment of the fan base is far from convinced.
(Warning: Potential spoilers for Avengers: Doomsday follow.)
Many dedicated theorists believe that the faces behind these cold metal masks belong to characters audiences have already met in previous installments of the sprawling franchise. Prominent fan theories suggest that the witch adorned in red robes could actually be Elizabeth Olsen’s powerful and chaotic Wanda Maximoff. Meanwhile, other sleuths suspect that the green-robed witch’s secret identity might tie back to the Loki television series, specifically pointing toward Sophia Di Martino’s variant character, Sylvie.
While a consensus remains elusive regarding those two roles, fans are truly divided when attempting to identify the character wearing the purple robe. Some corners of the community argue that it could be Kathryn Hahn’s delightfully wicked Agatha Harkness making a dramatic return, while an equally vocal group believes the figure is none other than Charlize Theron’s Clea, who made her memorable cameo appearance in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
As these intriguing possibilities remain strictly in the realm of theory for now, there is always the distinct possibility that all three Latverian witches could ultimately serve as little more than powerful "Doom drones" for the assembled Avengers to fight their way through. Even so, recent developments and narrative shifts within the broader MCU have led many observers to suspect that Avengers: Doomsday is holding back several high-profile secret cameos that Marvel Studios is carefully guarding until the film officially premieres on the big screen.
Meanwhile, star Anthony Mackie utilized his time at Comic-Con Málaga as an opportunity to tease some of the most surprising and overwhelming moments moviegoers can expect from the new feature. Captured and shared online by X/Twitter user @CatherineComTH, Mackie offered fans a glimpse into the emotional and chaotic scope of the narrative.
"I think the big thing is the amount of doom you’re going to see," Mackie remarked when asked what element audiences will be most surprised by. "Every corner we turn and every time somebody speaks, it’s like, ‘There’s a lot of doom outside.’ It’s non-stop pandemonium."
Mackie further elaborated on the filmmaking style brought by directors Joe and Anthony Russo, highlighting their ability to balance massive cinematic scale with intimate character moments. "The best part about that is what the Russo brothers are great at: giving every character and every person their moment. Every time I go to watch Endgame, every single character was given their moment for the audience to connect with them and grieve with them. I think it’s the same in this movie. You just have so many people."
All of these mounting mysteries, character theories, and cosmic conflicts will finally be resolved when Avengers: Doomsday officially arrives in cinemas on December 18, 2026. Until then, fans can examine previous commentary from directors Joe and Anthony Russo regarding the film’s approximate runtime and their teases of a very surprising ending. Audiences can also look back at recent remarks from Nightcrawler actor Alan Cumming, who playfully admitted his own lack of understanding regarding the film’s secretive plot while revealing unique behind-the-scenes details about sharing a scene with Florence Pugh’s Black Widow.
