Marvel directors Joe and Anthony Russo reveal whether the allegedAvengers: DoomsdayandAvengers: Secret Warsconcept art leaks actually belong toMarvel Studios. On July 21, 2025, a batch of MCU concept art images were published on ArtStation. These high-quality images depict several MCU characters in what seems to bethe MCU’s Battleworld realityduring the events ofAvengers: DoomsdayorAvengers: Secret Wars. All images have since been removed, but questions about their legitimacy remained.
In an interview withTHR, the Russo Bros. were asked whether the recently"leaked"concept art images spoil any information fromAvengers: DoomsdayorAvengers: Secret Wars.Joe Russo reveals that the images aren’t official Marvel Studios concept art. Anthony Russo confirms that nothing from the alleged concept art could be considered a spoiler:
Joe Russo:No, because that artwork was not fromAvengers: DoomsdayorSecret Wars.
What The Russo Brothers' Comments Mean For Avengers: Doomsday & Secret Wars
Avengers: Doomsday And Secret Wars' Plot Have Plenty Of Time To Evolve
The concept art images allegedly leaked online seemed to confirm many key details, not only fromAvengers: DoomsdayandAvengers: Secret Wars' plot, but also from other upcoming MCU projects. For example, the images depict Star-Lord and White Vision hanging out together, Wong and Star-Lord leading the Young Avengers, Smart Hulk and She-Hulk inhabiting what seems to be a medieval village populated with other Hulks. While these scenes would be fun to see on the big screen,the Russo Bros. may still be working on the general plot ofAvengers: DoomsdayandAvengers: Secret Wars.
The Russo Brothers’ Avengers Movie “Pressure” Comments Highlight My Exact Fear About Avengers: Doomsday & Secret Wars Following Up From Avengers: Endgame
Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars are set to be some of the most anticipated movie releases of all time, but they also have a lot riding on them.
Marvel Studios probably employs many layers of security in order to protect essential information from leaking. Even if the recently shared concept art actually belonged to Marvel, it would likely be limited to ideas with a high chance of not making the final cut.Avengers: Endgameconcept art showed Thor sporting hisAvengers: Infinity Warlook and Spider-Man wearing his classic costume, for example, andCaptain Marvel’s battle with Thanos on Vormirwas shot but not included inAvengers: Endgame’s final cut.
Our Take On The Russo Brothers' Comments
Avengers: Doomsday And Avengers: Secret Wars Will Surprise Audiences In Theaters
The events depicted inAvengers: DoomsdayandAvengers: Secret Warsleaks might be eye-catching, but they may not be as exciting as all the surprises the Russo bros. have in store at the end of Phase 6. Still, it’s only logical forAvengers: Secret Warsto draw inspiration from Marvel Comics' 2015Secret Warsstoryline. Therefore, the movie will probably bear a few similarities to the allegedly leaked concept art images, including Doctor Doom’s “God Emperor” clothing and a Battleworld universe.
