Recent comments from Ian McKellen about *Avengers: Doctor Doom* have reignited theories about the film’s plot. The actor had hinted that his character, Magneto, would cause the destruction of New Jersey during filming, but later backtracked, admitting he perhaps shouldn’t have said that.
## Ian McKellen and the Supposed Chaos in New Jersey
In January, McKellen claimed he “destroyed New Jersey the other day” and, shortly after, acknowledged he might have been mistaken. The statement sparked speculation among fans and media about what the movie would showcase.
## Response from the Russo Brothers and Kevin Feige
In an interview with *Entertainment Weekly*, director Joe Russo suggested the actor may have confused himself: “I think he might have gotten confused… I don’t think he destroys New Jersey.” Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige confirmed that the state appears in the film, but without the announced catastrophe: “But there is a presence of New Jersey in the movie.”
### Cast of *Avengers: Doctor Doom*
– Chris Hemsworth as Thor
– Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm / Invisible Woman
– Anthony Mackie as Captain America
– Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes
– Letitia Wright as Shuri / Black Panther
– Paul Rudd as Ant‑Man
– Kathryn Newton as Cassie Lang
– Tenoch Huerta Mejía as Namor
– Ebon Moss‑Bachrach as Ben Grimm / The Thing
– Simu Liu as Shang‑Chi
– Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova
– Kelsey Grammer as Beast
– Lewis Pullman as Sentinel
– Danny Ramirez as Falcon
– Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm / Human Torch
– David Harbour as Red Guardian
– Winston Duke as M’Baku
– Hannah John‑Kamen as Ghost
– Tom Hiddleston as Loki
– Patrick Stewart as Professor X
– Ian McKellen as Magneto
– Alan Cumming as Nightcrawler
– Rebecca Romijn as Mystique
– James Marsden as Cyclops
– Channing Tatum as Gambit
– Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards / Mr. Fantastic
– Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom
The Russo brothers, who helmed *Avengers: Infinity War* and *Endgame*, return to direct *Doctor Doom* and its sequel *Secret Wars*. Filming for *Doctor Doom* wrapped in September, with a release slated for December 17, 2026. The follow‑up, *Avengers: Secret Wars*, is scheduled for December 17, 2027.
