A new Avengers: Doomsday rumor suggests Bucky Barnes could be in danger. Insider James Mack claims that Steve Rogers and Bucky will face Doctor Doom in a 2-vs-1 fight during the film’s final battle.
Mack shared the claim on Patreon, adding that the scene will reportedly resemble Steve, Bucky, and Tony Stark’s confrontation in ‘Captain America: Civil War’. The report has not been confirmed by Marvel Studios, but the rumor raises the possibility that Doom could kill Bucky.
The rumored encounter will bring together three characters with a complicated history in the MCU. Chris Evans is returning as Steve Rogers, Sebastian Stan is reprising Bucky, and Robert Downey Jr. is taking on the role of Victor von Doom. While Downey Jr. previously played one of Marvel’s biggest heroes, he will now be on the opposite side of Steve and Bucky.
Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom may recreate Captain America: Civil War’s brutal showdown
According to James Mack’s Patreon report, Steve and Bucky will confront Doctor Doom together during the final battle. The alleged fight will mirror Civil War’s brutal faceoff, where two heroes fought Tony Stark after he learned that Bucky was responsible for his parents’ deaths while he was under Hydra’s control. The confrontation became one of the MCU’s most emotional fights, ending with Steve defeating Tony and leaving his shield behind.
Things could be very different this time. Downey Jr. will be returning as Victor von Doom rather than Tony Stark. Steve and Bucky would reportedly stand against the villain, creating a 2-vs-1 battle that mirrors the earlier showdown. If the rumor is accurate, Doom could overpower the pair and kill Bucky in the confrontation.
If this happens, this death can have major consequences for Steve. Bucky has been his closest friend since childhood, and Steve repeatedly risked everything to save him throughout the MCU. Their relationship played a major role in Steve’s decision to go against Tony in Civil War. Losing him during a fight against Doom will give Steve a deeply personal reason to oppose the villain.
It would also establish Doom as a major threat before the Avengers face him in the bigger battle. Defeating both Steve and Bucky would immediately highlight his power. However, none of these details have been confirmed. For now, Mack’s Patreon report remains an unverified rumor, and fans will have to wait for Marvel to confirm the details of Avengers: Doomsday’s final battle.
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