Marvel unveiled multiple Latverian Witch costumes in green, yellow/orange, and purple color variants starting July 22, 2026, at their San Diego Comic-Con booth, suggesting the presence of more than one witch character [1, 2]. The Latverian Witches have not appeared in the Avengers: Doomsday trailer, and their identities and role remain unclear, fueling fan speculation about possible links to Doctor Doom or the Infinity Stones [1, 2].
At the Hall H panel on July 25, Marvel presented new Avengers: Doomsday footage showing Doctor Doom commanding an army of Sentinels — giant mutant-hunting robots from X-Men comics — alongside his menacing presence [3, 4]. The footage featured key characters including Cyclops (James Marsden), Sue Storm (Vanessa Kirby), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), Sam Wilson/Captain America (Anthony Mackie), Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), and Gambit (Channing Tatum) [2].
Sue Storm reflected on Doom’s tragic past, saying, "Victor was always the smartest guy. He used to be kind, he used to be caring. Everything he loved was taken from him. He was broken." Reed Richards's confrontation with Doom included the line, "Victor, did you do this?" while Doom declared, "All of you... have stolen lives. But now, you must give them back" [3].
Marvel also announced major casting and franchise news at the panel. Ryan Gosling will star as Ghost Rider in a 2028 project, marking a significant new addition to the Marvel film slate. Gosling expressed surprise, asking, "Is this really happening?" and emphasized, "If we’re going to do this, there’s only one director" [4]. David Jonsson will star in Black Panther 3, scheduled for December 15, 2028; Jonsson said, "I want the screen to do the talking. But believe me, the honour is entirely mine." Director Shawn Levy closed with, "We’ll see you in 2028" [4].
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is set to open in U.S. theaters on July 31, 2026 [3, 4]. Marvel films have collectively grossed nearly US$33 billion worldwide, the highest total for any film franchise. Avengers: Endgame remains the second-highest-grossing movie of all time [4].
Avengers: Doomsday will arrive in theaters on December 18, 2026. The next major Marvel franchise film after Doomsday, Avengers: Secret Wars, is planned for December 2027 [3, 4].
