- Two new rumors about Avengers: Secret Wars have emerged online
- The Marvel film will crown the studio’s Multiverse saga
- MCU fans aren’t sure what to make of the latest round of speculation
Avengers: Secret Wars Its release is still many, many months away, but new gossip about the Marvel movie has sparked excitement and concern among the comic book giant’s fan base.
In recent days, a couple of rumors have circulated on the internet that have caused a stir among devotees of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). And, while this latest round of speculation is just that (i.e., it needs to be taken with a pinch of salt), fans have reacted in different ways to what’s been recently discussed about the Marvel Phase 6 movie.
I can’t emphasize this enough: Potentially Huge Spoilers Immediately Follow Avengers: Secret Wars. Do not continue reading beyond this point if you are staying away from anything that has to do with its development.
Rumor #1: Avengers: Secret Wars could be divided into two parts
Let’s address the least spoilery rumor first: secret wars It is reportedly being made into two films.
Initially discussed by industry insider John Campea in late January, this particular rumor, which was first revealed by MCU leaker Daniel Richtman, has started to gain traction again in the past 24 hours.
According to The Cosmic Circus, whose track record on scoops can be described as mixed at best, there’s a “very high probability” that Marvel will split the sixth Avengers movie in half. If it is true, we could obtain secret wars Part 1 on December 17, 2027 and secret wars part 2 sometime in 2028.
Unsurprisingly, the MCU fanbase is divided on this claim. Some say that, given the large number of characters that appear in the predecessor film. Avengers: Judgment Daythe possible inclusion of even more characters in secret warsand the need to tie together so many story threads of the Marvel Multiverse saga, it would make sense for Marvel to change secret wars in a duology.
Sure, that would help the comic book giant and parent company Disney because they’ll be able to sell tickets to two highly anticipated movies instead of one. breaking secret wars However, a two-parter would benefit him narratively and from a character development standpoint because there would be more time dedicated to his story and wrapping up certain character arcs.
However, other fans are not convinced that the ending of the Multiverse Saga will split in two. The main argument here is that Avengers 6 According to The Hollywood Reporter, filming will begin in mid-2026. If Marvel has recently decided to make it a two-part story, it may not only affect secret wars‘December 17, 2027 release, but also, as The Cosmic Circus says, the film has now entered a “conditional start” phase. That means “Marvel can’t legally film anything for secret wars until a new verification of the contract is achieved.”
In layman’s terms, Marvel would need to overhaul their entire filming schedule, the legalities associated with doing so, and secure their likely enormous cast for an even longer shoot. Since some actors are likely tied up with other projects where cameras will start rolling this year and next, that could cause all kinds of production headaches.
Considering how secretive Marvel Studios is at the best of times, it’s almost impossible for us to know anything official about it. secret wars‘been for a while. We could hear more at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 if Marvel holds its usual presentation in Hall H. Until it announces that it will be attending that convention, I would advise caution in believing this particular rumor.
Rumor #2: Thor will survive the events of Avengers: Doomsday
However, one piece of gossip that is much more likely to be true is about Chris Hemsworth’s Thor.
For some reason, fans have long suspected that the God of Thunder will die in Avengers 5. Maybe it has something to do with Doomsday reversing what happened to Thor and Loki in Avengers: Infinity Waralso known as one of the best Marvel movies of all time.
But I digress. In a recent interview with Buzzfeed UK to promote Crime 101a new action thriller starring Hemsworth and MCU series spoiler Mark Ruffalo, the pair seemed to let it slip that the Asgardian will be part of secret wars.
When trying to figure out how many Avengers movies he had played Thor in, Ruffalo told Hemsworth that he had appeared in six. When Hemsworth questioned that, Ruffalo added, “Well, there will be” before Hemsworth said, “Yeah, we haven’t filmed that one. [yet]”.
Again, this is not a confirmation that Thor will be part of secret wars‘ cast. Hemsworth and Ruffalo may be doing something quickly, especially in light of the latter’s past form when it comes to spoiling big surprises in MCU projects. However, the mention of it has led some fans to believe that Thor will appear in one of the most exciting new movies of 2027.
The only way to know if it will is when Doomsday lands in theaters on December 18. For now, find out everything we know so far about Avengers: Judgment Day. And, if you’re planning an MCU marathon before it arrives, check out my guide on how to watch the Marvel movies and TV shows in order.
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