Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars Hype

SDCC 2026 revealed Doomsday trailer, Ryan Gosling as Ghost Rider, James Marsden return, and Black Panther 3. New writers from Spider-Man: Brand New Day join the team. Secret Wars remains the only 2027 MCU film. Nostalgia and narrative cohesion are key. A new analysis piece argues the Avengers era is ending as the MCU pivots to X-Men, reinforcing Doomsday/Secret Wars as a swan song. A D23 preview sets expectations for Doomsday footage and X-Men reveals this weekend.