‘Avengers: Doomsday’ ScreenX Trailer Reveals Kate Bishop, Red Sky, and Kneeling Witches

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Marvel’s biggest secrets often lurk at the edges of the frame, and the extra screen space provided by ScreenX makes that possible. The ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ ScreenX trailer offers a wider cut of the studio’s latest footage, prompting fans to freeze-frame every detail.

ScreenX projects footage across three walls, creating a broader view than standard screenings. This format expands the picture to 270 degrees by incorporating more of each setting on the left and right. ScreenX released the wider trailer on September 28, coinciding with the start of ticket sales.

Eagle-eyed viewers have already benefited from this extra real estate. A fan account, Mcu Master on X, highlighted three intriguing details from the footage: Kate Bishop’s apartment, the ominous red sky of the incursion, and two witches kneeling.

A brief moment in the first trailer, which featured Scott Lang kissing his daughter Cassie on the forehead, led Kathryn Newton to confirm her return. The wider ScreenX view reveals that they are inside Kate Bishop’s apartment, turning a tender father-daughter moment into a clue about other characters in the film.

However, it’s important to note that Kate is not visible in the footage, and Marvel has yet to announce Hailee Steinfeld’s involvement in the film. Steinfeld’s character was the lead in the ‘Hawkeye’ series in 2021.

This setting also echoes a previous Marvel moment. In the post-credits scene of ‘The Marvels’, Kamala Khan visits Kate’s apartment to recruit her for a new team and inquires about Cassie. An insider named Majestic previously claimed that Ms. Marvel, Kate Bishop, and Cassie Lang would have minor roles, with some sharing a single apartment scene.

The second detail reveals a shift in the sky. The wider frame captures the sky turning red from the incursion during the battle between Thor and Doom at the X-Mansion. An incursion occurs when two different multiverses collide, a concept first introduced in ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’.

This detail aligns with the narrative the marketing has been presenting. In an earlier trailer, Charles Xavier gazes at a burning sky and a dying world. The ScreenX cut allows that apocalyptic glow to envelop the audience.

The third detail may be the most tantalizing for fans theorizing about the plot. As the camera zooms in on Doctor Doom, the Latverian Witches can be seen bowing to him, and there appear to be more of them than previously realized. Observers noted that the masks resemble golden variations rather than the ones displayed at San Diego Comic-Con.

The big question remains: who is under those masks? Fans are speculating that at least one could be Elizabeth Olsen’s Scarlet Witch, while a recent plot leak suggests one may be a shape-shifter impersonating Peggy Carter to deceive Steve Rogers. Other theories point to Clea and Sylvie.

The directors are keeping details under wraps. In an interview with Empire, Anthony Russo mentioned that there are “characters and actors who have not been announced” among the film’s cast. This aligns with a new post-credits scene in ‘Avengers: Endgame Encore’, where Doom appears to recruit Bruce Banner.

The marketing campaign is gaining momentum alongside the footage. A second Doctor Doom popcorn bucket and new T-shirt designs have also been released. Robert Downey Jr. is set to portray Victor von Doom, with Anthony and Joe Russo directing.

The film is set to hit theaters in the United States on December 18. Until then, each wider frame presents an opportunity for new speculation, and the tease of Kate Bishop may just be the beginning.

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