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5 MCU Underdogs Who Will SHOCK You in Doomsday

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In the upcoming movie “Avengers: Doomsday”, scheduled for release on December 18, 2026, the Marvel Cinematic Universe encounters its most formidable adversary yet – Doctor Doom. Despite a star-studded cast ready to put up a valiant effort, some lesser-known characters might ultimately tip the scales.

It’s quite common for Doom to stumble upon trouble in unexpected places, as the Marvel Cinematic Universe has a tendency to tell stories about unlikely heroes. The real challenge with Doomsday lies in determining which of these underdogs will rise above the rest first.

Potential Difference Makers in Avengers: Doomsday

Ghost

In her youth, Ava Starr endured a turbulent upbringth due to a tragic accident that bestowed upon her the ability to become incorporeal. For many years, she grappled with mastering this unique trait, only to later struggle with fitting into society once she had achieved control over it.

Moving forward under the alias Ghost, she embarks on a career as a mercenary, hired by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine. However, in the movie “Thunderbolts”, the CIA director requires her to resolve outstanding issues, forcing Ghost to survive alongside the rest of the team bearing the title.

In this rephrased version, Ghost demonstrates immense usefulness in fleeing de Fontaine’s hideout and remains undaunted when the Void threatens New York City. Although she lacks the might of Doom, she is certain to have a few cunning maneuvers hidden in her arsenal that will make life challenging for the antagonist.

M’Baku

In the movie “Black Panther”, there is disagreement among the various groups in Wakanda. Among these factions, the Jabari Tribe and its leader M’Baku stand out as particularly antagonistic towards T’Challa. They question his ability to rule effectively from the throne.

Black Panther successfully disproves his skeptics by overpowering Killmonger, causing M’Baku to be so awed that he joins Wakanda’s governing body. The Jabari tribe then play a crucial role in pushing back Thanos’ army during Avengers: Infinity War, remaining unfazed even when confronted with seemingly impossible obstacles.

As I sat down to watch “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”, it became clear that M’Baku had firmly established himself as one of Wakanda’s most dedicated allies. Given the pivotal role Wakanda is expected to play in the upcoming events of “Doomsday”, it’s evident that our Earth’s Mightiest Heroes would do well to cultivate a strong relationship with M’Baku, who now appears to be leading the charge.

Mystique

Among the unexpected cast members in the Doomsday lineup is Rebecca Romijn, known for portraying Mystique in the initial X-Men series. This mutant character is making a comeback after many years, joining her mentor, Magneto, as well as several other students from Xavier’s School for Exceptional Talents.

It can be expected that the X-Men won’t take center stage away from the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s top characters as they’ve already had their moment in the limelight. Nevertheless, this doesn’t imply that Mystique and her team are permanently out of the picture, they might still have roles to play in the future.

On numerous occasions, Mystique’s versatile transformation skills prove beneficial for the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants. It seems there are fortresses belonging to Doom that are ripe for infiltration, and only one individual is suited for such a task. Keep an eye out for what Robert Downey Jr.’s villain will transform into in the upcoming Avengers movie.

Ant-Man

In terms of filmography, it can’t be said that Scott Lang is a neglected figure within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Ant-Man boasts a series of three films and has made cameos in several major MCU events.

Despite what his resume might suggest, Ant-Man is consistently underestimated and often not taken seriously, even by his own daughter, Cassie Lang, most of the time.

Among his fellow “Doomsday” co-stars, Ant-Man stands out due to his past encounters with a malevolent force determined to conquer the multiverse – specifically, Kang. Given the opportunity, Ant-Man might also prevail against Doom, as he has demonstrated such prowess.

Namor

In the movie “Wakanda Forever”, Namor, though harboring much hostility within him, is a villain who’s hard not to support because his primary goal is defending his people. His realm faces constant threat from the surface world, prompting him to take drastic measures to mitigate the peril.

In the movie “Doomsday,” Namor initially errs, yet he eventually rectifies his actions towards Shuri and sets things straight. It’s clear that their bond will strengthen further as Doom not only targets Talokan but also the entire multiverse in this upcoming adventure.

The Talokanil are formidable warriors, always attentive to their leader’s instructions. If Namor decides to engage in a battle against Doom, they will not question his judgment.

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2025-06-29 19:04

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