Get ready for a cinematic showdown like no other—the Fantastic Four and Black Panther are joining forces in the latest Avengers: Doomsday teaser, and it’s packed with surprises, including the enigmatic Namor. But here’s where it gets controversial: could Namor, once an antagonist, now be a key ally in the battle against Doctor Doom? Let’s dive in.
The fourth teaser for Avengers: Doomsday has finally dropped, and it’s a rollercoaster of emotions. Released online after playing before Avatar: Fire and Ash screenings, this trailer kicks off with a serious tone reminiscent of previous Captain America, Thor, and X-Men trailers. But don’t worry—it’s not all doom and gloom. The mood lightens when The Thing (played by Ebon Moss-Bachrach) introduces himself to M’Baku (Winston Duke) in a hilariously unexpected moment that’ll leave you smiling.
Letitia Wright’s Shuri, now the Black Panther following Chadwick Boseman’s tragic passing, delivers a heart-wrenching narration: ‘I’ve lost everyone that matters to me. A king has his duties, to prepare our people for the afterlife. I have mine.’ Her words hit hard, especially after losing both her brother T’Challa and her mother, Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett), in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever during the attack by Namor and his underwater kingdom, Talokan. Speaking of Namor, he and his cousin Namora (Mabel Cadena) make a brief but impactful appearance in the teaser, sporting their comic-accurate black suits.
And this is the part most people miss: after being the villains in Wakanda Forever, the Talokans might now team up with the Wakandans to face Doctor Doom (Robert Downey Jr.). But here’s the twist—comic fans know that Sue Storm (Vanessa Kirby), a member of the Fantastic Four, has a romantic history with Namor. Could this complicate things for her husband, Reed Richards (Pedro Pascal)? It’s a subplot that could add layers of drama to an already epic story.
While Pascal, Kirby, and Joseph Quinn (Johnny Storm/Human Torch) are absent from the teaser, they’ll undoubtedly shine when Doomsday hits theaters on December 18. Moss-Bachrach’s Thing steals the show here, introducing himself to M’Baku with a line that confirms M’Baku’s rise to the Wakandan throne: ‘King M’Baku of Wakanda.’ Thing’s response? A casual ‘Ben. Yancy Street between Broome and Grand,’ grounding the moment with his signature charm.
This teaser marks the Fantastic Four’s first official crossover with the MCU, following their debut in last summer’s First Steps. The end-credits of Thunderbolts hinted at their arrival, and now they’re set to meet a star-studded cast in Doomsday. Speaking of which, the Thunderbolts team—including Florence Pugh, David Harbour, and Wyatt Russell—is back, joining forces with Avengers icons like Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, and Tom Hiddleston. And let’s not forget the X-Men crossover, featuring Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, and Channing Tatum. It’s a fan’s dream come true.
But here’s the burning question: with so many heroes and villains colliding, who will emerge as the ultimate ally—or enemy? Could Namor’s redemption arc be genuine, or is there more to his alliance than meets the eye? And how will the Fantastic Four’s dynamics play out in this multiverse-shattering saga? Sound off in the comments—we want to hear your theories!
