Alan Cumming may have teased major Avengers: Doomsday twist involving Pedro Pascal

Alan Cumming hints at Nightcrawler vs. Mister Fantastic fight in Avengers: Doomsday, teasing MCU multiverse clash.

Alan Cumming may have just dropped a major hint about the plot of Avengers: Doomsday, possibly confirming a fan-favorite theory about a multiversal clash between Marvel’s biggest teams.

In a recent interview with BuzzFeed UK, the actor—reprising his iconic role as Nightcrawler from 2003’s X2: X-Men United—teased a potential fight scene involving Pedro Pascal’s Mister Fantastic.

While reflecting on his return to superhero cinema after more than two decades, Cumming joked, “I was learning stunts yesterday for some fight scene and I'm thinking, 'I'm 60 years old… And now I'm back doing it. That, to me, is hilarious.’” He continued, “I'm like, 'Who am I fighting with?' And they said, 'You're hitting Pedro Pascal against the head,' or something."

Though his comment was delivered in a lighthearted tone, fans are speculating that it confirms a pivotal Avengers: Doomsday twist—pitting the Fox X-Men universe against the Avengers, Fantastic Four, and possibly more Marvel characters from different timelines.

Cumming's return as Nightcrawler adds to growing rumors that Avengers: Doomsday will explore a multiverse conflict before uniting its heroes to face a common enemy—likely Robert Downey Jr.’s rumored return as Doctor Doom.

While Marvel Studios has not confirmed plot specifics, Cumming’s casual comment adds weight to theories about inter-franchise battles. Still, fans should take the statement with a grain of salt until official details emerge.

Avengers: Doomsday is set to hit theaters on May 1, 2026.