During this weekend’s San Diego Comic-Con Málaga in Spain, Marvel Studios dropped a high-resolution poster for its upcoming film Avengers: Doomsday. The image puts the iconic villain Doctor Doom portrayed by Robert Downey Jr. front and center, surrounded by three cloaked figures described as “Latverian witches.” The event also hosted a handful of MCU talent, including Anthony MackieWinston Duke and David Harbour underscoring the movie’s crossover ambitions.
The poster’s lighting amplifies Doom’s menacing silhouette, but the real point of discussion is the trio behind him. Their robes—purple, red and green—are painted with subtle symbols that hint at hidden identities. Since their first glimpse at the July Comic-Con in California, fans have debated whether these witches are merely CGI fodder or pivotal characters with established MCU histories.
Poster reveal at San Diego Comic-Con Málaga
Marvel chose the Spanish Comic-Con venue to unveil the new artwork, a strategic move that connects European audiences with the film’s global rollout. The visual was posted to social channels alongside short video clips that emphasized the darker tone hinted at by the tagline, “There’s a lot of doom outside.” When asked about the surprise factor, Anthony Mackie responded, “Every corner we turn and every time somebody speaks, it’s like, ‘There’s a lot of doom outside.’” He added that the film will let each character shine, echoing the Russo brothers’ reputation for giving “every character and every person their moment.”
The mystery of the three Latverian witches
Speculation has run rampant across fan forums. One prevalent theory links the witch in red robes to Elizabeth Olsen’s Wanda Maximoff while the green-robed figure is thought to be Sophia Di Martino’s Sylvie. The purple-clad witch has sparked the most division: some argue it could be Kathryn Hahn’s Agatha Harkness, whereas others point to a cameo role that Charlize Theron played in a previous multiverse title. An alternate view suggests all three may simply be elite Doom operatives—“Doom drones”—designed to challenge the assembled heroes in a massive CGI set-piece.
Fans’ theories about the witches
While none of the identities have been confirmed, the discussion has been fueled by the witches’ distinct color palette and the limited visual cues on the poster. The red robe’s flowing cape resembles previous depictions of a reality-warped Scarlet Witch, reinforcing the Wanda Maximoff hypothesis. Conversely, the green attire bears a similarity to Sylvie’s signature look from earlier multiverse stories, lending credence to the Sylvie speculation. The purple figure, shrouded in deeper shadows, mirrors Agatha Harkness’s mystic aesthetic, yet the possibility of it being a cameo by Theron’s Clea adds another layer of intrigue.
Trailer debut at D23 and the December release
Later in the year, Marvel presented the first full trailer for Avengers: Doomsday at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026. The showcase, held at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, featured Robert Downey Jr. and other MCU stars onstage as the clip rolled on the big screen. The trailer, now available on Disney+ emphasizes the convergence of three distinct universes and teases an existential threat that forces the Avengers, Fantastic Four, X-Men and Wakandan forces to clash. Although the precise plot remains under wraps, the promotional material confirms that the film will open exclusively in theaters on December 18, 2026 with tickets already on sale.
In addition to the visual rollout, the Russo brothers—renowned for steering the MCU’s most ambitious sagas—have promised a narrative that balances large-scale action with individual character moments. This approach aligns with Mackie’s earlier observation about the film’s relentless pace of “doom” and the creators’ commitment to granting each hero a meaningful spotlight. As the release date approaches, fans can revisit previous MCU entries on Disney+ or follow the official podcast series that recaps the Infinity Saga, preparing for the inevitable multiversal collision.
