The TVA scene in Encore reveals that one of the worlds in danger is Earth-10005, aka the Fox X-Men reality.
The climax of Hickman’s saga, titled “Time Runs Out,” sees Doctor Doom seizing the power of the Beyonders, the beings behind the Incursions, to create Battleworld from the remains of destroyed universes. As God Emperor Doom, he attempts to hold reality together. While fans hope to see Robert Downey Jr.’s portrayal of Doom ascend to this form, the new footage and trailers suggest a live-action adaptation of the Illuminati’s struggle against the multiverse’s collapse.
The concept of the Illuminati has already been teased in “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” with an alternate version from Earth-838. However, their appearance in the main MCU remains elusive. While Doctor Doom is expected to be the central antagonist in “Doomsday,” the film’s title could imply a broader theme, signifying the potential end times looming over the multiverse. This is underscored by a scene from “Encore” where the TVA scrambles to monitor thousands of Incursions, with Ouroboros remarking, “the multiverse is collapsing.”
Is Bruce Banner the first recruit in Doom’s version of the Illuminati?
The new footage suggests that Doom might not be the villain he appears to be. The TVA scene highlights Earth-10005, the Fox X-Men universe, as a world in peril. This aligns with a trailer scene where Professor X, played by Patrick Stewart, witnesses another planet descending from the sky. This detail supports the theory that Doom may need to sacrifice the X-Men’s world to save another reality, setting high stakes for the film. Additionally, a scene where Doom activates Sentinels might not be the final showdown but a precursor to a more significant revelation.
Doom’s abduction of Bruce Banner in “Encore” could indicate his desire to recruit Banner for his intellect rather than his Hulk persona. In the comics, Banner eventually joins the Illuminati, despite their rocky history. This raises questions about whether Pedro Pascal’s Reed Richards will ally with his nemesis, and if Elizabeth Olsen’s Scarlet Witch might return as part of Doom’s team. The storyline may focus on the heroes’ internal conflicts over handling the Incursions, explaining battles between characters like Shang-Chi and Gambit or Invisible Woman and Namor.
With “Avengers: Doomsday” set to release in December, the revelations from “Encore” provide intriguing clues about the film’s direction. Marvel fans eagerly anticipate how these elements will converge to shape the next chapter in the MCU saga. What are your theories about “Avengers: Doomsday”? Share them in the comments below!
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