Fake or real? Avengers Doomsday ‘set leak' leaves MCU fans scratching their heads; viral video teases return of Captain America character. Watch
With director Jake Schreier's Thunderbolts* opening to positive reviews, Marvel Studios and its fans have finally heaved a sigh of relief, as this has provided the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) – which had been on the wane since the beginning of Phase Four with most of its projects backfiring – a much-needed shot in the arm. With the latest Florence Pugh and Sebastian Stan-starrer marking the conclusion of Phase Five by rechristening the Thunderbolts team as the New Avengers, the stage is set for the commencement of the next phase, which would begin with the release of The Fantastic Four: First Steps that hits the screens in July.
This has also paved the way for the highly anticipated Avengers: Doomsday, which not only marks the return of the Russo brothers to the helm but also that of MCU legend Robert Downey Jr, this time as the antagonistic Victor von Doom alias Doctor Doom. With the movie featuring some of the biggest names in show business, including Chris Hemsworth, Vanessa Kirby, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan and Letitia Wright, among others, expectations are sky high for the under-production venture.
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Amidst all this, a new video has surfaced online, purportedly showing the movie's sets. It was reportedly filmed by a fan who allegedly snuck onto the premises. The clip — the authenticity of which has yet to be confirmed — first appeared on TikTok, posted from the handle @TheyNeverSawItComing. It shows the 'intruder' walking around the sets, capturing several short videos from various points. The video begins with him meandering through deserted lanes adjacent to the location before he spots an apparent entrance. Asking, 'Where are the Avengers, man?' he proceeds to enter the area and casually strolls around while recording. Wearing a face mask and a hooded jacket, he is seen passing by the cast trailers and even claims to have 'seen some actors.' The clip also includes images of certain sets still under construction.
Although the footage doesn't reveal anything particularly groundbreaking, eagle-eyed MCU fans were quick to identify what appears to be the set of the Madripoor bar, which was first introduced in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. A fictional island in Southeast Asia with deep ties to the criminal underworld, Madripoor has connections with various MCU offerings, including Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Moon Knight, and Echo. 'Up the security; too easy,' the fan states as he signs off.
Here's the video full video, user name is TheyNeverSawItComing on TikTok pic.twitter.com/z1W0mNiENX
— Culture Base (@Culture3ase) May 18, 2025
While the original video was later taken down, it has since found its way to various social media platforms. However, it remains unclear whether the individual actually trespassed onto the set or if the video was part of a carefully planned publicity stunt by the filmmakers. 'Disney is so desperate they're paying people to break into the set for hype,' a user wrote on X (formerly Twitter). Another one pointed out, 'He walked around with a backpack on, phone out like he's recording, and that's how someone looks if they're supposed to be there?'
'I don't believe this. Bros walking around recording and I'm almost positive all crew would be wearing uniforms so they know who's who. I think this was an 'intentional' leak. Not like we got any interesting info out of this anyway,' a Twitterati pointed out, while another one added, 'Yeah, that's definitely not staged.'
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