Sir Ian McKellen Slips Up, Reveals Massive ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Spoiler

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Okay, so I was listening to a recent interview with Sir Ian McKellen, and honestly, I think he might have accidentally let something big slip about ‘Avengers: Doomsday.’ It sounds like he revealed a pretty major spoiler about the movie – something Marvel was clearly trying to keep under wraps. It’s a bit of a fumble, but hey, that’s live interviews for you! It definitely got my attention, and I’m now even more curious about what’s in store.

During a recent conversation on Jake Hamilton’s YouTube show, Jake’s Takes, Sir Ian McKellen unexpectedly claimed he had “destroyed New Jersey” the other day. He quickly followed up by admitting, “I probably shouldn’t have said that,” suggesting he regretted the remark.

Ian McKellen let slip that his character, Magneto, causes widespread destruction in New Jersey during the upcoming movie, ‘AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY.’ He quickly added, ‘Oh, I probably shouldn’t have said that.’

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The comment immediately got people talking online. Though it seemed like a mistake, it hinted at a major event featuring Magneto, the character Ian McKellen portrays. The interviewer, Hamilton, didn’t press for more information, and instead continued with the interview. Many viewers thought this was a considerate move, as actors in Marvel films usually have to be very careful about revealing plot details.

McKellen discussed revisiting his role as Magneto, something he hadn’t done since the 2014 film X-Men: Days of Future Past. He expressed his pleasure at working with Patrick Stewart again, who is reprising his role as Professor X. The two actors have a long history together, having appeared in numerous X-Men movies and becoming closely associated with their respective characters.

Once the video went viral, fans started wondering about a mention of New Jersey. Many connected it to the Marvel series Ms. Marvel, which showed the character Kamala Khan living in New Jersey and having a mutant gene. This sparked theories that Magneto might be looking for other mutants. Although Iman Vellani, who plays Ms. Marvel, hasn’t been officially confirmed to be in the Avengers: Doomsday movie, Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige has hinted that not all of the cast has been announced yet.

The upcoming Avengers: Doomsday movie will feature a huge cast of characters from throughout the Marvel Universe, including returning stars like Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart.

Beyond his work with Marvel, Ian McKellen continues to be a busy performer. He recently presented a short-run stage show called Stories, Stage & Shakespeare in London to benefit the Orange Tree Theatre. He also took part in An Ark, an innovative theater experience in New York that combined live actors with digital visuals.

Sir Ian McKellen is getting ready to reprise his iconic role as Gandalf. He’s confirmed he’ll be back for a new Lord of the Rings film, titled The Hunt for Gollum, which is slated to start filming in May 2026. Andy Serkis will direct the movie, and reports suggest they’ll be using technology to make the returning actors look younger, similar to how they appeared in previous films.

The next Avengers movie, currently titled Doomsday, will be directed by the Russo Brothers and is scheduled to come out on December 18, 2026. The film will star Chris Hemsworth, Vanessa Kirby, Pedro Pascal, and Joseph Quinn. After a recent comment from Ian McKellen, Marvel fans are eagerly anticipating any further news or hints about the plot.

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2026-02-01 11:44