Exclusive First Look: 'Avengers: Doomsday' Figures Unveil Iconic Marvel Villains
San Diego Comic-Con offered an exclusive look at new Iron Studios figures for <i>Avengers: Doomsday</i>, highlighting Doctor Doom, Professor X, and Magneto. These figures reveal intriguing details about the characters' appearances and potential roles, including Doom's yellow armband and mystical runes, Professor X in ruins, and Magneto in action. The film, set to release in December 2026, features a massive ensemble cast from the X-Men, Fantastic Four, and Avengers.
San Diego Comic-Con's reveals for Avengers: Doomsday extended beyond the Hall H panel, with Iron Studios unveiling new figures that offer intriguing insights into the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe film. Collider provided an exclusive advanced look at these figures, featuring Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom, Patrick Stewart's Professor X, and Ian McKellen's Magneto.
Doctor Doom has been a significant point of interest since Kevin Feige announced the film in 2024. The official poster debuted by Marvel Studios and other merchandise for Doomsday show the Fantastic Four villain wearing a distinctive yellow armband. Iron Studios' Legacy Replica and MiniCo figures also incorporate this accessory, sparking theories about Victor Von Doom's role in the MCU and his connection to Downey Jr.'s portrayal. Additionally, the Doctor Doom Throne Deluxe figurine provides more material for theorists, depicting Victor seated on a chair covered with mystical runes, hinting at the Latverian witches and their influence.
For the X-Men mentors, Professor Charles Xavier and Erik Lehnsherr's roles in Avengers: Doomsday have been less clear. Iron Studios' Professor Xavier figure portrays Patrick Stewart's character seated and using his powers amidst ruins and a broken stained-glass window. This imagery aligns with the official "The X-Men Will Return" trailer for Doomsday, where Charles warns of impending death from a setting with similar windows, playing chess with Erik.
In contrast to the serene chess scene, the Magneto figure by Iron Studios depicts Ian McKellen's character in a red supersuit and his signature helmet, levitating over a broken pillar with an outstretched arm. This dynamic pose, complete with fingerless gloves, suggests Magneto actively using his powers in Avengers: Doomsday, possibly alluding to McKellan's accidental interview reveal about "destroying New Jersey." The figure also prominently features the X-Men symbol on his belt buckle, confirming his allegiance.
The sheer number of characters confirmed for Avengers: Doomsday is extensive, requiring fans to make considerable space for their collections. The X-Men roster alone includes James Marsden as Cyclops, Kelsey Grammer as Beast, Alan Cumming as Nightcrawler, Rebecca Romijn as Mystique, and Channing Tatum as Gambit, in addition to Stewart and McKellen. The Fantastic Four cast features Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. These characters join the legacy Avengers, the New Avengers (formerly the Thunderbolts), and other established heroes like Simu Liu's Shang-Chi.
The new collection of Iron Studios figures includes a MiniCo Doom, a 1/4 scale Doom, and three 1/10 scale figures representing Doctor Doom, Professor X, and Magneto. Avengers: Doomsday is set to release in theaters on December 18, 2026, with a runtime of 165 minutes. The film is directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, with a writing team including Stephen McFeely, Michael Waldron, Jack Kirby, and Stan Lee. Confirmed cast members also include Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/Human Torch, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing.