As we head into 2026, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has left us with numerous unanswered questions that will likely shape the narrative of the multiverse saga. With major releases like Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, X-Men ’97, Spider-Man: Web of Shadows, Thunderbolts, and Fantastic Four: First Steps on the horizon, there’s no better time to revisit the burning questions fans need answered. Here, we’ve compiled 25 of the most pressing mysteries from New Rockstars’ analysis that Marvel Studios must address in 2026 and beyond.
The Big Questions Facing Marvel Studios
1. Will Robert Downey Jr. Return as Tony Stark’s Clone?
One of the most pressing questions concerns whether the MCU will feature a clone of Tony Stark. Since 2024, Marvel has kept this heavily under wraps, suggesting it could be crucial for the Doomsday saga’s opening. The question of whether Steve Rogers will be haunted by the image of his dead friend has massive implications for the multiverse saga.
2. When Will the Dr. Doom Reveal Happen?
With Robert Downey Jr. confirmed to return as Dr. Doom, the announcement stream for the Doomsday Set Share was reported months before the March 26 date. This raises questions about when major cast announcements will be made and how much secrecy Marvel will maintain.
3. Will Other Major Characters Cross Over to Doomsday?
Fans want confirmation that major heroes will crossover in the Doomsday storyline. The multiverse wizard angle suggests significant character appearances are planned but remain secret, creating anticipation and speculation about the scope of this event.
4. What is Franklin’s Role in Doomsday?
Theories suggest Franklin might use his power cosmic to reshape the multiverse around Steve Rogers’ baby, Franklin. This connection between character arcs and multiverse events remains unclear and is central to understanding the saga’s direction.
5. What Does Doom’s Post-Credit Scene Mean?
The Fantastic Four post-credit scene shows Doom looking directly at the camera, which the theory poses is Franklin reshaping reality around them. Understanding this scene is crucial for grasping the bigger picture of Secret Wars.
6. How Does the Timeline Connect to Secret Wars?
The theory that Franklin has power cosmic to reshape the world around the Fantastic Four raises questions about how the timeline works leading into Doomsday and Secret Wars. The connection between 2026 and 2028 remains unclear but crucial.
7. What is Sue Storm’s Deal?
Sue Storm has gone through significant changes and experienced near-death experiences. Questions about what she learned in her glimpses of the death cycle of universes and her potential role in the Future Foundation remain unanswered.
8. Why is Dr. Doom Coming After the Fantastic Four?
The Latverian delegation and the mystery of why Doom is making moves against the Fantastic Four requires explanation. Matt Shackman and the Fantastic Four directors have given no clear answers about Doom’s motivations.
9. Will the Mephisto Deal Make Sense?
Based on comic lore, several characters may have made deals with Mephisto. The list includes three popes, 14 presidents, and other figures from humble beginnings. Understanding which MCU characters are bound by these deals is essential.
10. Is Tony Stark Really Gone?
While most assume Tony Stark is dead, theories suggest his death was faked. The ambiguity around whether certain characters have truly met their end affects the entire narrative.
11. Why Was Celestial Adamantium Introduced?
The Brave New World establishing adamantium as the birthplace of a Celestial weapon raises questions about why this mythology was introduced and how it affects characters like Wolverine and their power levels.
12. Is Doom Acknowledging the TVA?
Theories suggest Doom acknowledges the existence of another timeline and acts as his predecessor by conquering the TVA. This raises important questions about how Doom will interact with multiversal concepts.
13. Will Kang Return?
With Kang still being a potentially cool villain, questions arise about whether he’ll return in future projects. Exploring family dynamics between Kang variants and how the TVA affects his storyline remains unclear.
14. Who Will Play Doom After RDJ?
Fans debate whether Robert Downey Jr. is just opening the door for another actor to take over the role of Victor Von Doom. Speculation about a slow play of the character in the early MCU phases continues.
15. What Does the Mutant Saga Hold?
With X-Men integration coming, questions about whether Marvel will explore themes of prejudice, sentinels, and the complex history of human-mutant relations remain open-ended.
16. What Happened to Helen Cho?
Helen Cho’s arc with grafting technology and her connection to Vision’s creation has been left unresolved. Theories suggest she could return to explain aspects of the technology used in major projects.
17. Is Marc Spector Really Dead?
While Marc Spector is confirmed to return for Daredevil Season 2, fan theories suggest his death might have been faked or he exists in alternate states.
18. Will Oscorp Be Introduced?
The MCU needs an Oscorp to properly introduce the Green Goblin and related technologies. Questions about when Norman Osborn will appear in the primary MCU timeline remain unanswered.
19. What Happened to the Other Spider-Man Universes?
With the multiverse events, fans wonder how the Toby Maguire and Andrew Garfield universes were affected. Whether their pasts were changed by multiverse events requires clarification.
20. What Was Kamala’s Glitching?
Kamala’s glitching and the interaction with the Queen of the Dead and Zombie Wanda require explanation. Whether this was all an illusion or a multiversal event affecting her powers needs clarification.
21. Did Zombie Wanda Win?
Some reports suggest Marvel wants a second season of What If?, hinting that Zombie Wanda might have won in that universe. The implications of this timeline are vast.
22. Will Elizabeth Olsen Return as Wanda?
With speculation about Wanda showing up in Doomsday, fans question what form this return would take and whether Marvel will call it the “Wanda Resurrection Arc.”
23. What Did Steve Rogers Do in the Past?
The first teaser showing Steve Rogers interacting with Peggy Carter raises questions about whether he’s trying to reinsert himself into history or change the timeline.
24. What About the Inhumans?
The Inhumans storyline has been largely abandoned in the MCU, leaving fans wondering if this concept will ever be properly adapted or if it’s stuck in development hell due to creative disagreements.
25. Does Galactus Smell Like Tiamut’s Tears?
This bonus question humorously references the mysterious direction given by directors regarding Galactus’s sensory perception and the absurdist humor in the MCU’s approach to cosmic entities.
Looking Ahead to 2026
As Marvel Studios continues to build the multiverse saga with upcoming releases and reveals, these 25 questions represent the burning mysteries that fans hope will be addressed. From the fate of beloved characters to the mechanics of reality-bending powers, the answers to these questions will shape the MCU’s direction for years to come.
The year 2026 promises to be pivotal for Marvel, with major character reveals, timeline clarifications, and the pieces of the Secret Wars puzzle finally coming into focus. Whether Marvel chooses to answer all of these questions or keep some mysteries alive will ultimately define how the community views the saga’s conclusion.
What questions are you most excited to have answered in 2026? Share your theories in the comments below!
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