After 2 Years, The MCU Is Repeating A Fan-Favorite X-Men Change In Avengers: Doomsday

As a long-time MCU watcher, I’m noticing a really smart move that echoes what happened with the X-Men back in the day, and it’s going to make Avengers: Doomsday feel even more massive. We’re still a ways off from a dedicated X-Men movie in the MCU, but Doomsday is already bringing in actors who previously played those iconic characters over at Fox. It’s a brilliant bit of casting, and it feels like Deadpool & Wolverine really opened the door for this kind of crossover to happen seamlessly.

The 2024 Marvel movie has broken records, becoming the highest-grossing R-rated film ever, proving Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine remains incredibly popular with audiences. A key element that made the movie stand out – and a first for the character after 24 years – is now being built upon in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday.

Deadpool & Wolverine Marked A First For The X-Men Franchise

In the 2000 X-Men movie, James Marsden, playing Cyclops, playfully teases Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine about the team’s black leather costumes. When asked about the suits, Cyclops quips, “What would you prefer, yellow spandex?” He was clearly referencing the X-Men’s famous yellow and spandex costumes from the comic books, which studio executives thought wouldn’t look right in a more realistic movie.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been focusing on faithfully recreating comic book costumes, and the recent film Deadpool & Wolverine finally gave Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine the chance to wear Logan’s famous yellow and blue X-Men suit after over 20 years. The movie also featured different versions of Wolverine from across the multiverse sporting other classic looks.

Avengers: Doomsday Is Repeating Deadpool & Wolverine’s Historical Feat

Hugh Jackman first brought Wolverine to life in the X-Men movies, and now, with the upcoming film Avengers: Doomsday, the X-Men are poised to make a similar impact. The latest trailer for Avengers: Doomsday, currently showing in theaters alongside Avatar: Fire and Ash, features the return of familiar faces like Professor X (Patrick Stewart), Magneto (Ian McKellen), and Cyclops (James Marsden).

The trailer for Avengers: Doomsday gives fans a first look at the X-Men’s costumes, including James Marsden as Cyclops in his iconic blue and yellow suit from the Marvel comics. This is a big deal for the series, as the outfit is a long-requested and recognizable look, and Cyclops hasn’t been featured prominently enough in past X-Men films. Fans are thrilled to see Marvel staying true to the comic book source material for his return.

It’s especially cool to see Cyclops with a suit that’s true to the Marvel comics. This is more exciting than seeing suits for characters like Magneto and Professor X. Back in the 2000 X-Men movie, James Marsden’s Cyclops famously joked about the yellow spandex suits, so it’s fun to see him wearing one now in Avengers: Doomsday.

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2026-01-04 16:48