If you thought the opening minutes of Avengers: Infinity War were heavy, you might want to prepare yourself for something far worse.
We are officially less than a year away from the release of Avengers: Doomsday, and the floodgates have burst open. For months, MCU fans have whispered about Robert Downey Jr.’s return as Doctor Doom, but new intel from reliable insiders has painted a vivid, terrifying picture of the film’s first ten minutes.
As a die-hard fan who still remembers the silence in the theater when Thanos snapped his fingers, I’ve combed through every leak, comic panel, and scooper report to piece together what is shaping up to be the most “epic opening in comic book movie history”.
Here is your complete breakdown of the rumored Avengers Doomsday opening scene, optimized to answer your biggest questions before the movie hits theaters this December.
What Happens in the Avengers Doomsday Opening Scene?
Current leaks suggest the Avengers Doomsday opening scene depicts a catastrophic “Incursion” event that destroys the Sam Raimi Spider-Man universe. Rather than a slow build-up, reports indicate the film opens immediately with red skies, gravitational shifts, and the terrifying visual of another Earth descending to crush a beloved timeline.
This isn’t just a random planet dying; it’s a specific, targeted destruction of a legacy universe we have known for over two decades. This narrative choice serves two functions: it establishes the stakes of the Multiverse Saga immediately, and it signals to the audience that nostalgia will not save their heroes this time.
The Visuals of an Incursion
According to descriptions of leaked concept art, the scene borrows heavily from Jonathan Hickman’s New Avengers run. Imagine the sky turning the color of a bruise. Sirens are blaring. The fabric of reality is tearing. This visual shorthand tells the audience instantly that the “Multiverse” isn’t just a fun plot device for cameos anymore—it’s a ticking time bomb.
The Heartbreak: Tobey Maguire vs. Hugh Jackman
The most shocking aspect of the Avengers Doomsday opening scene is not who dies, but who is forced to fight.
We know Tobey Maguire (Spider-Man) and Hugh Jackman (Wolverine) are confirmed to return. However, unlike the joyful team-ups we saw in No Way Home or Deadpool & Wolverine, their interaction here is rumored to be tragic.
Why Are They Fighting?
In an Incursion scenario, two Earths occupy the same space. If one is not destroyed, both perish.
- The Conflict: Reports suggest Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine (representing the Fox-Verse) and Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man (representing the Raimiverse) are forced into a “survival of the fittest” confrontation.
- The Stakes: Neither hero is a villain. They are both desperate protectors trying to save their own families and timelines.
- The Outcome: The consensus among leakers is that the Fox-Verse X-Men likely “win” or survive this initial encounter, leaving Tobey’s Spider-Man to watch his world—and potentially MJ and his daughter—turn to dust before he is whisked away by the TVA.
Table: The Shift in Tone for Legacy Heroes
To understand how drastic this shift is, let’s compare their previous appearances with what we expect in Avengers: Doomsday.
| Feature | Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) | Avengers: Doomsday (2026) |
| Role | Mentor / Big Brother | Tragic Victim / Desperate Defender |
| Objective | Cure the villains to save them | Destroy a rival world to save his own |
| Interaction | Playful banter with other Spideys | Brutal combat with Wolverine |
| Tone | Nostalgic, Hopeful, Fun | Dark, Catastrophic, Urgent |
Enter Doctor Doom: The Thanos Kill

How do you introduce a new villain who is scarier than Thanos? You have the new villain kill Thanos without breaking a sweat.
For years, comic book fans have obsessed over a specific panel from 2015’s Secret Wars #8, where Doctor Doom rips Thanos’s spine out of his body. Multiple insiders now claim this sequence will be adapted for the big screen during the Avengers Doomsday opening act.
The “Worf Effect” in the MCU
In storytelling, this is known as the “Worf Effect”—having a new character beat up a tough, established character to prove their strength.
- The Scenario: A Thanos variant—perhaps one who has successfully gathered the Infinity Stones in his own reality—steps forward to challenge Doom.
- The Result: Doom reportedly uses a combination of magic and “Beyonder” technology to dismantle the Mad Titan instantly. This scene proves that the Infinity Stones, the ultimate power of the last saga, are nothing compared to the power Doom now wields.
The Steve Rogers Twist: Is Captain America to Blame?
Here is the curveball that has MCU theorists working overtime. The first teaser trailer confirmed Chris Evans is returning as Steve Rogers, but not as the Captain America we remember.
Leaks suggest the movie explores the consequences of Steve’s ending in Avengers: Endgame. By traveling back to live with Peggy Carter, Steve may have created a massive “butterfly effect” that destabilized the multiverse, leading directly to the Incursions we are seeing now.
Hero or Villain?
This adds a complex layer to the Avengers Doomsday plot. Doctor Doom might not view himself as a villain, but as a “pruner” trying to fix the mess Steve Rogers made. This dynamic pits the face of the MCU (RDJ’s Doom) against its heart (Evans’ Rogers) in a twisted, darker reversal of Civil War.
Why This Matters for the Future of the MCU
Marvel Studios knows they need a win. By destroying a legacy universe in the first ten minutes, the Russo Brothers are sending a clear message: No one is safe.
This opening scene does the heavy lifting for the rest of the film. It clears the board of confusing timelines, establishes a clear threat (Doom), and emotionally compromises the audience by hurting the characters we love most. It transforms the abstract concept of the “Multiverse” into a tangible, terrifying threat.
Source:- Avengers Doomsday
