For nearly two decades, MCU posters showed only cast members fans already knew. Then came Doctor Doom’s throne room. Marvel’s new Avengers: Doomsday poster puts three masked witches at the villain’s side, and nobody is saying who they are.
Marvel Snapshot
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Film | Avengers: Doomsday |
| Release date | December 18 |
| Poster | “Team Doom” villain poster |
| Featuring | Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom and three masked Latverian witches |
| Revealed at | San Diego Comic-Con Málaga (October 1 to 4) |
| Shared online | October 3 |
| Milestone | First MCU poster to spotlight uncast characters |
| Witch identities | Unconfirmed |
What the Poster Shows?
Doom stands at the center of his towering throne room, in front of stained-glass windows glowing green and gold. Two torches burn beside the staircase, and a seal, likely a Latverian symbol, is carved into the floor. The three witches stand on the stairs, all masked, each dressed in a different color: purple on the left, red in the middle and green on the right.
Two Records in One Poster
| Record | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Uncast characters on a poster | A first in the MCU’s 18-year history |
| Four villains alone | The first MCU one-sheet to feature only villains in this way |
Doom already had a milestone solo poster, and this one adds a second. Together they show how heavily Marvel is leaning into its villain in the lead-up to release. For more MCU news, see Technosports’ entertainment coverage.
Decoding the Colors
The Direct points to color clues, though none of this is confirmed:
| Witch | Theories | The reasoning |
|---|---|---|
| Purple | Clea (Charlize Theron) or Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn) | Clea’s post-credits scene in Multiverse of Madness remains unresolved |
| Red | Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen) | The costume appeared gold at Comic-Con, and red here could be deliberate |
| Green | Sylvie or Death (Aubrey Plaza’s Rio Vidal) | Her chains and pendant, similar to the Eye of Agamotto, hint at a leader |
The “Boris” Clue
Leaked images of a character codenamed Boris show a similar costume with an eye hole in the mask. That has fans connecting it to Doctor Strange and his third eye. In the comics, Boris is Doom’s loyal servant, which fuels the idea that Strange may be on Doom’s side.
Why Doom Needs Allies?
Joe Russo has described this version of Doom as powerful and meticulous, someone who doesn’t act on impulse. A post-credits scene from Avengers: Endgame Encore also showed Doom tracking down Bruce Banner, with hints that his recruitment goes further. A team of powerful witches fits the pattern of a villain building an army before the battle.
Conclusion
Marvel putting masked, uncast characters on a poster is a bold move that suggests they matter a lot, or that revealing them would spoil a big surprise. Reports even suggest more than three magic-users may appear. For background on the villain, the Wikipedia page on Doctor Doom covers his comic history. And for more trailer and poster breakdowns, keep browsing Technosports.
FAQs
Q1. Who are the witches on the Team Doom poster?
Their identities aren’t confirmed. Fan theories include Clea, Agatha Harkness, Scarlet Witch, Sylvie and Death, but these are speculation.
Q2. When does Avengers: Doomsday release?
The Direct lists December 18 as the release date. Pinkvilla earlier reported December 17 for India.