The Marvel Cinematic Universe is building toward one of its biggest crossover events ever. Now, a new rumor suggests that Avengers: Secret Wars could feature the unexpected return of a major character from Eternals.
Although details remain tightly guarded, online speculation continues to grow. Interestingly, this marks the second recent rumor suggesting that the Eternals still have a future in the MCU.
Avengers: Secret Wars Rumor Points to Ikaris Comeback
According to claims shared by The Geeky Cast, Richard Madden could reprise his role as Ikaris in Avengers: Secret Wars. Furthermore, the report says that the stunt team previously attached Ikaris’ performer to the now-cancelled Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.
However, it is important to stress that this remains unconfirmed. So far, Marvel Studios has made no official announcement regarding the Eternals’ involvement.
Still, the possibility makes narrative sense. Ikaris possesses immense cosmic abilities, including flight, super strength, and energy projection. Therefore, his return could play a crucial role in the multiversal chaos expected in Secret Wars. Moreover, his ambiguous fate at the end of Eternals leaves room for a dramatic comeback.
Could This Film Resolve Unfinished Eternals Storylines?
One major reason this rumor feels plausible is the unresolved ending of Eternals. Several characters ended up in uncertain situations, and the Celestial storyline still remains open.
Because Avengers: Secret Wars is expected to explore multiversal collisions and large-scale consequences, it could provide the perfect platform to reintroduce forgotten cosmic heroes. In fact, bringing back Ikaris would not only surprise audiences but also tie together loose narrative threads.
Furthermore, Marvel has a history of reviving characters in unexpected ways. Therefore, fans believe no storyline is ever truly closed in the MCU.
Avengers: Secret Wars and the Massive MCU Ensemble
Before Secret Wars arrives, Marvel will release Avengers: Doomsday on December 18, 2026. Marvel has already confirmed that the film will feature one of the largest ensembles in franchise history.
The growing lineup reportedly includes:
- Thor
- Reed Richards
- Sue Storm
- Captain America
- Bucky Barnes
- Shuri
- Ant-Man
Additionally, characters such as U.S. Agent, Namor, The Thing, Shang-Chi, Yelena Belova, Beast, Sentry, Falcon, Human Torch, Red Guardian, M’Baku, Ghost, and Loki are expected to appear.
On top of that, several iconic X-Men characters — including Professor X, Magneto, Nightcrawler, Mystique, Cyclops, and Gambit — are also rumored to return, further expanding the film’s already massive lineup. Consequently, expectations for Secret Wars are even higher, as it may surpass Avengers: Doomsday in both scale and impact. At this point, plot details about Avengers: Secret Wars remain largely under wraps. Nevertheless, Marvel has officially scheduled the film to hit theaters on December 17, 2027.
Given Marvel Studios’ long-term storytelling approach, the movie will likely serve as the culmination of the Multiverse Saga. Therefore, fans can expect surprise appearances, shocking returns, and dramatic alliances.
For now, fans should treat the Ikaris rumor with caution. However, if confirmed, his return could significantly reshape the cosmic side of the MCU and elevate the stakes even further. As anticipation continues to build, one thing is clear: Avengers: Secret Wars is shaping up to become one of the most ambitious superhero films ever produced.
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