Marvel fans got more than they bargained for at a recent pop culture convention when a comic book legend dropped what could be some of the biggest spoilers yet for the upcoming Avengers: Secret Wars. With the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) deep into Phase Five and Secret Wars slated for Phase Six, excitement is already boiling over—but now, thanks to a few candid remarks, it’s turning into full-blown speculation mania.
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A surprise leak from a Marvel mastermind
Chris Claremont—the man who arguably redefined the X-Men and helped turn them into a cultural juggernaut—set off a firestorm at the Huntsville Pop Culture Expo when he casually dropped some bombshells about what’s coming in the 2027 installment of the Avengers saga.
Among the most jaw-dropping revelations? Robert Downey Jr. may return to the MCU not just once—but twice. Claremont hinted that the actor would not only appear in Avengers: Doomsday as Doctor Doom (yes, that Doom), but also reprise his iconic role as Iron Man, a character fans emotionally said goodbye to in Endgame.
If you’re thinking, Wait, isn’t Iron Man dead?, you’re not alone. But in the age of the multiverse, anything goes. Ever since Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Marvel has made it clear that dead doesn’t necessarily mean gone.
The return of Cap and Scarlet Witch?
Claremont didn’t stop at Iron Man. He also strongly suggested that Chris Evans would suit up again as Captain America. While no official confirmation has come down the pipeline from Marvel Studios, the idea of Steve Rogers reappearing—even if it’s a variant—is enough to send fan theorists into overdrive.
Then came another revelation: Elizabeth Olsen is back as Scarlet Witch. Her last full appearance was in Doctor Strange 2, though she’s been teased in more recent titles. Claremont’s comments point to a more substantial return for Wanda Maximoff, which tracks with how central her powers—and chaos magic—could be to a multiverse-level crossover like Secret Wars.
Welcome back, mutants
Perhaps the most exciting news for long-time X-Men fans: Claremont confirmed that Psylocke will make her MCU debut in Secret Wars, and she won’t be coming alone. Wolverine—yes, the claws are out again—is also expected to feature in the film, although it’s still unclear whether Hugh Jackman will return for the role or pass the torch.
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Psylocke has had a fascinating on-screen journey. She’s already been portrayed by three different actresses over the years: Mei Melançon (X-Men: The Last Stand), Olivia Munn (X-Men: Apocalypse), and most recently Ayesha Hussein in Deadpool & Wolverine. Bringing her into the Avengers storyline signals that Marvel is getting serious about integrating the X-Men into the wider MCU, something fans have been waiting for ever since the Disney-Fox merger.
Claremont’s influence runs deep
If anyone knows how to usher mutants into the Avengers world, it’s Claremont. His tenure on the X-Men comics laid the emotional and narrative groundwork for characters like Wolverine, Psylocke, and even Scarlet Witch to shine on the big screen. It wouldn’t be a stretch to imagine that Kevin Feige and the Russo brothers have tapped him for input behind the scenes.
While Marvel remains characteristically tight-lipped, fans now have a whole new list of theories to obsess over. One thing’s for sure: Secret Wars is shaping up to be the ultimate superhero reunion, and if Claremont’s words are anything to go by, we’re in for something massive.
Which returning character would you be most excited to see in Secret Wars?