Empire Magazine Reveals New Covers Starring the ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Cast
Marvel and Empire magazine have a long history of turning big Avengers movies into collectible events. When ‘Avengers: Endgame’ arrived, Empire’s issue had 2 covers, one featuring the original Avengers line-up and the other starring Thanos. The magazine is now doing the same for ‘Avengers: Doomsday,’ and it’s going bigger.
The rollout began with a tease. Empire teased a new look at the film, arriving at 4 PM, with a graphic of a scuffed metal plate and the words “DOOM IS COMING…” in glowing green type. Fans spent the day guessing what the reveal would be.
The answer is a set of new covers featuring the cast. The artwork carries the slogan “Marvel’s Hugest Movie Is Here!” and a cover line promising exclusive access to the ultimate multiversal melee. A badge on one cover marks it as the third in a series, which indicates the magazine is releasing multiple versions.
New covers for Empire Magazine starring the cast of ‘AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY’ https://t.co/uNqkw1TEuZ
— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) November 12, 2026
The covers show different groupings of heroes. One places Thor front and center with a team behind him, while another features Loki alongside a hero in a Fantastic Four uniform. The look is moody and green-tinted, which matches the film’s Doctor Doom branding.
The issue also includes a tribute to a screen legend. A cover line promises an Empire tribute to Patrick Stewart, and Marvel has confirmed that Stewart’s final onscreen performance is in ‘Avengers: Doomsday.’ It adds an emotional note to what is otherwise a celebration of spectacle.
The Avengers meet their Doom. Empire’s world-exclusive Avengers: Doomsday issue blows open Marvel’s biggest movie – speaking to Kevin Feige, the Russos, Robert Downey Jr, and a multiverse of heroes. Four collectible covers. On sale Nov 19. Read more: https://t.co/Fvx5TnOsOb https://t.co/TSpRtM6fOu
— Empire (@empiremagazine) November 12, 2026
The covers can only show a slice of a huge cast. An earlier Empire update said the project will include approximately 180 cast members, though Marvel has stayed tight-lipped. According to the official Marvel website, 31 actors have been confirmed so far.
The confirmed lineup runs deep. The film brings together the Avengers, the Wakandans, the New Avengers, the Fantastic Four and the original X-Men. That makes it one of the most ambitious crossovers Marvel has attempted.
The cast of ‘AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY’ https://t.co/3xvMIJfAnF
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The directors have become regular Empire interview subjects. Joe and Anthony Russo have described the film as a “complete reinvention,” and Joe Russo said the franchise’s serialized storytelling and closed-ended stories both have a place. They’ve also called it a fresh start and a profound shift for the MCU.
Empire has previously reported on the Russos’ take on the film’s complexity. In an earlier interview, Anthony Russo said Steve Rogers will have a central role in the story. That fits with the return of Chris Evans, who is among the confirmed names alongside Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom.
The magazine reveal arrives at a key moment. Marvel’s film is arriving after a strong year, and ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ earned $2.3 billion worldwide, nearly matching ‘Endgame’ in box-office might. Anthony Russo called that film’s reception “a wonderful challenge.”
Anticipation is already showing up in sales. Disney said the film had $50 million in US presales three months out, and fans have been rushing to buy tickets. The release date is December 18, and a sequel, ‘Avengers: Secret Wars,’ follows in December 2027.
He used to be different. Avengers: Doomsday arrives in theaters everywhere December 18. Get your tickets now: https://t.co/J5PUbxvAkc https://t.co/OUutSMZneq
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) August 15, 2026
Magazine covers may seem small next to a trailer, but they serve a purpose. They show how Marvel wants the team presented and which characters it’s leaning on. For fans, they offer new official imagery to dissect just weeks before release.
They also reinforce the sense of event. ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ is positioned as a culmination of the Multiverse Saga’s first chapter, and a multi-cover Empire issue signals that scale. With a villain played by Downey and a cast this large, the images tell their own story.
With the magazine package out, expect more details and images from the issue to surface in the coming days. Marvel has been steadily releasing material, including teasers, a full trailer and special looks. Each new piece adds to the speculation about how the story will unfold.
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