Avengers: Doomsday’s Professor X Design Shows Just How Far We’ve Come From The First X-Men Movie

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The newly unveiled costume for Professor X in Avengers: Doomsday highlights how Marvel’s approach to the X-Men has changed over time in its films. Although the X-Men are only now officially part of the main Marvel Cinematic Universe, they’ve actually appeared in movies since the original X-Men film released in 2000.

As a huge X-Men fan, I remember how much the first movie did to popularize the team. But looking back, some parts haven’t held up so well. That scene where Cyclops makes fun of Wolverine’s classic costume from the comics is a particularly cringeworthy example! So, seeing the new looks for the X-Men and their costumes revealed for Avengers: Doomsday is really exciting and makes me hopeful they’re getting it right this time.

Avengers: Doomsday’s Professor X Costume Is The Opposite Of The Original X-Men Movie Designs (While Also Coming Full Circle)

The movie Deadpool & Wolverine signals a shift for the X-Men, moving away from the trend of dark, serious costumes seen in films like The Matrix. This is especially clear with Hugh Jackman wearing the classic yellow and blue Wolverine suit in the 2024 film, showing they’re embracing a more colorful and traditional look.

Recent previews of the upcoming Avengers movie seem to confirm existing expectations. The trailer for Avengers: Doomsday showcases Professor X, Magneto, and Cyclops, with Professor X standing out due to his more casual costume – a simple jacket with the X-Men logo clearly displayed on the front.

This really shows how much things have changed for the X-Men and their movie costumes. Now, the focus is more on creating looks that fit each character’s personality and are comfortable and practical, rather than just trying to make them look like typical action heroes with overly dramatic outfits.

Interestingly, while these new costumes are a departure from the classic X-Men suits, they actually echo the simplicity of the original black uniforms. This shows that the designers have learned from past Marvel films and aren’t afraid to combine elements from the Fox movies with a fresh, modern look for this new era of the X-Men.

Avengers: Doomsday’s Professor X Design Bodes Well For The Impending Return Of More X-Men

The way Fox handled the X-Men movies hinted that any future film featuring the team would look and feel quite different. Although not every movie was a masterpiece, the series explored a wide range of stories and styles, giving any potential reboot or continuation plenty of successful examples to build upon.

Considering that Avengers: Doomsday seems to be a farewell to Patrick Stewart’s portrayal of Charles Xavier, and alongside the upcoming Avengers: Secret Wars, the simplicity of Professor X’s costume is actually a good sign. It suggests a focus on the character and his story rather than flashy visuals.

The recent Avengers: Doomsday teaser hints that future MCU stories will feature both intense, high-stakes conflicts and quieter, more character-driven moments for the Avengers. This approach is especially promising for the X-Men, as it allows almost any past member of the team to seamlessly integrate into the current direction of the franchise.

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2026-01-08 17:33