How Spider-Man will be crucial in 'Avengers: Doomsday'
What's the story
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is abuzz with excitement after Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom was confirmed. The recent leak of concept art for Avengers: Doomsday has only added to the speculation of his character's involvement in the upcoming film.
Now, amid all this uncertainty, a theory says that Peter Parker, aka Spider-Man, could have a major role to play in Doom's MCU arc.
Role speculation
'Spider-Man 4' release is scheduled at an interesting time
The conclusion of Spider-Man: No Way Home has left fans speculating about Peter Parker's future in the MCU.
With the fourth installment of the superhero series slated for a 2026 release, theories suggest Parker could have a significant role in both Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars.
This speculation is fueled by the fact that these films are scheduled to release before and after Spider-Man 4, respectively.
Character influence
Doctor Doom's potential impact on MCU heroes
In the Marvel Comics, Doctor Doom's quest for power and control is well-documented, often culminating in the creation and domination of Battleworld in the Secret Wars event.
This realm, made up of fragments from different realities, could be seen in Avengers: Doomsday, as hinted by leaked concept art.
Some fans even speculate that Parker's new storyline could take place on Battleworld instead of the mainline 616 MCU.
Plot twist
Doctor Strange's spell and Spider-Man's potential role
The final spell cast by Doctor Strange in No Way Home could prove instrumental to Spider-Man's future appearances.
Despite being forgotten by everyone, Parker retains his memories from his time in the MCU.
This knowledge could potentially shield him and other Marvel heroes from Doom's control.
In Doom's new reality, where he exercises absolute control, Parker could emerge as a survivor of an erased timeline with knowledge of the truth.
Narrative connection
Anchor beings concept could link Spider-Man to Doctor Doom
The MCU film Deadpool & Wolverine introduced the concept of "anchor beings," specific heroes crucial to maintaining balance in each universe across the multiverse.
The idea is that when an anchor being is eliminated, their universe begins to collapse.
Tony Stark was once considered a primary anchor being, but now his protege Parker seems like a perfect candidate, potentially connecting him directly to Doctor Doom's narrative.