Two iconic evildoers from the pre-MCU days will make another stand next year.

Long before the Marvel Cinematic Universe (but afterHoward the Duck), there was theX-Mentrilogy.

Of course, heroes are nothing without villains, and theX-Menmovies were full of them.

Marvel Studios Phase 6 main characters

Ian McKellen, Rebecca Romijn, Ray Park and more all served as thorns in the X-Men’s side.

Nevertheless, they will both suit up yet again.

But none of the villains from the Fox X-Men installments showed up, played by their original performers.

X-Men movie villains in Last Stand

What Brings Magneto and Mystique to Avengers: Doomsday?

Magneto

Ian McKellen’s Magneto is an extraordinarily powerful Mutant who is able to telekinetically control metal.

In short, Charles wanted to coexist, Erik wanted to conquer.

Ian McKellen, Magneto, X-Men

InAvengers: Doomsday, it’s not yet known what brings Erik back into the fray.

Mystique

Raven Darkholme stood by McKellen’s Magneto in the original X-Men trilogy as his right-hand woman.

Mystique is a shapeshifter, able to assume any form and voice that suits her.

Mystique, X-Men

In 2022,Romijn was asked if she would ever participate in another Marvel movie as Mystique.

The actress confirmed that she was"open to it.

“An admission That now bears fruit.

Magneto Actor Ian McKellen Spotted With New Look Near Avengers: Doomsday Set (Photos)

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