Shocking: Robert Downey Jr’s WandaVision Clue Hints at Scarlet Witch in Avengers: Doomsday

Robert Downey Jr’s Avengers: Doomsday Secret Just Revealed!

Despite 27 actors being confirmed for Avengers: Doomsday during Marvel’s surprise cast announcement, Robert Downey Jr – who’s set to play Doctor Doom in the upcoming superhero flick – was the only one to show up in person. After a five-and-a-half-hour livestream that revealed Chris Hemsworth, Ian McKellen, Channing Tatum, and more would be in the movie via set chairs, the Iron Man star strolled into frame and sat on his own. He then looked over his right shoulder, put a finger to his lips, and shushed everyone tuning in.

Many took to Twitter to joke about how the gesture was the exact same as Agatha Harkness’s in WandaVision episode 7, when we learn she’s not just a nosey neighbor but a sneaky sorceress who’s been disrupting Wanda’s life in the hopes of stealing her power. Kathryn Hahn’s character was even sitting in a director’s chair and looked right in the camera, just as Downey did, during the moment. Doom x Agatha.

Now, then, I’m convinced Scarlet Witch could be in Avengers: Doomsday, even though Elizabeth Olsen didn’t get a chair during the event. It doesn’t seem logical that Agatha herself would make an appearance, given that Agatha All Along set her on a path to find Billy Maximoff’s brother Tommy. She’s therefore more likely to be gearing up for a small role in a Young Avengers project later down the line.

It’s worth noting, though, that Olsen stated she won’t be in either Avengers: Doomsday or Avengers: Secret Wars in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter earlier this month. With that, the move might simply be a reference to a previously “good” person gone bad, what with Downey having gone from playing hero Tony Stark to the villainous Victor Von Doom.

That said, it’s hardly unusual for Marvel actors to straight-up fib about their involvement in upcoming titles. Just look at how many times Andrew Garfield vehemently claimed he was not in Spider-Man: No Way Home, only to have a pretty significant role in Spider-Man: No Way Home…

The Power of Misdirection

Marvel’s history of actors lying about their involvement in upcoming titles is a well-documented one. Just look at the case of Andrew Garfield, who vehemently denied being in Spider-Man: No Way Home before it was revealed he had a significant role in the film.

This kind of misdirection is nothing new for Marvel, and it’s something fans have come to expect. After all, what’s the fun in watching a Marvel movie if you know exactly what’s going to happen?

Beyond Avengers: Doomsday

The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Future

Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled to release on May 1, 2026, and fans are eagerly anticipating what’s to come. With the film’s cast and plot still shrouded in secrecy, it’s impossible to say exactly what we can expect from the movie.

However, based on the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s track record, it’s safe to say that Avengers: Doomsday will be an epic conclusion to the Infinity Saga. With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, it’s sure to be an action-packed thrill ride.

A Glimpse into the Marvel Timeline

Before Avengers: Doomsday hits theaters, fans will have the chance to catch up on the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s latest developments. With the release of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, there’s no shortage of exciting new content on the horizon.

For those looking to get a head start on the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Gizmoposts24 has put together a comprehensive guide to watching the Marvel movies in order. With a comprehensive timeline and detailed summaries of each film, it’s the perfect resource for fans looking to get caught up before Avengers: Doomsday hits theaters.

FEAR FA 98: The Weird and Wonderful Soccer Game

I’m in control of someone that looks a lot like Hannibal Lecter. I’m on a soccer field with a pentagram in the middle. A statue fountain is urinating blood. There’s a very large monster with a crucifix on his head. I can hear a demonic voice telling me to “go fuck” myself. I just kicked a decapitated head into the net. I’m not in a melatonin-induced fever dream, although I’m bound to have one after this. I’m playing a Steam Next Fest demo I downloaded at work, and I’m thinking out loud, “what the hell is going on?”

The game’s called FEAR FA 98, a play on FIFA 98, and it’s described by developer Celery Emblem as “Silent Hill mixed with FIFA 98.” Given the whole demonic theme, I’d say it’s more like Evil Dead meets FIFA 98, but there is lots of rain and fog, so I’ll let that little discrepancy slide.

FEAR FA 98 is the weirdest game I’ve ever played without a shadow of a doubt, and I’ve played Nothing, the game where you do nothing. And yet, it’s kinda not also. At its core, it’s really just a serviceable PS1-styled soccer game, and mechanically speaking, there doesn’t seem to be anything wrong with it, at least judging from my short time with the demo.

You choose a character; the demo only lets you choose a hooded weirdo or Hannibal, but I can see what looks like a nurse and a variation of Pinhead from Hellraiser. Each monster has their own exclusive weapon and attacks, with Hannibal branding what appears to be a pickaxe for some reason, and the hooded guy uses a torch.

And then you fight for control of the soccer ball, navigate obstacles while you dribble toward your opponents’ net, and try to kick the ball into the net. Except instead of a soccer ball it’s a severed head and instead of other people getting in your way it’s demons and stuff. Basically, aside from everything about it, it’s just a normal soccer game, and a pretty fun one at that!

I especially like little conveniences like the trail of blood coming from the head that distinguishes it from the rest of the field to make it easier to see. It’s worth noting that the version of the demo I played had some really weird AI-generated music during the matches, but Celery Emblem posted a recent Steam update saying the AI music had been removed due to negative feedback.

There’s a lengthy disclaimer at the beginning of the demo that assures there’s a lot more content that’ll be available in the full game that isn’t in the demo, including new “mechanics, attacks, power-ups, and other features.” Still, I had a macabre, surreal, but ultimately good time with what little is there.

You’re probably not going to spend all night playing FEAR FA 98, and you might only play it once just for the novelty, but for the low, low price of nothing it’s worth a download just to prove to yourself that this article isn’t just a really elaborate troll job.