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19 Then Vs. Now Photos Of Actors From Their Very First Role As Their Superhero Characters Compared To Their "Avengers: Doomsday" Appearance

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    19 Then Vs. Now Photos Of Actors From Their Very First Role As Their Superhero Characters Compared To Their “Avengers: Doomsday” Appearance

    So, Paul Rudd just doesn’t age, huh?

    Raven Ishak
    by Raven IshakBuzzFeedBuzzFeed Staff

    I’m an award-winning writer and editor living in New York City, where I currently work at BuzzFeed as the Senior Lifestyle Editor.

    Marvel Studios released a new Avengers: Doomsday trailer this morning, and it has already garnered over 18 million views in six hours.

    A person in action, in a dramatic scene, wears detailed, patterned clothing with a serious expression, suggesting a tense or intense moment
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    The trailer features not only new characters, but also ones we've known and loved for over 25 years, since the release of the first X-Men movie in 2000.

    Man in superhero costume with metal claws extended, looking intense
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    So until we can watch Avengers: Doomsday on Dec. 18, 2026, when it premieres, here's a comparison of how the Marvel characters looked in their first movie versus their appearance in Doomsday.

    1. Rebecca Romijn as Raven, aka Mystique, in X-Men (2000).

    A character in detailed body paint and prosthetics stands, resembling a sci-fi or fantasy figure with a textured, otherworldly skin appearance
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    Rebecca Romijn as Raven, aka Mystique, in Avengers: Doomsday (2026).

    Character in a sci-fi film with blue patterned skin and red hair, wearing a futuristic outfit
    Marvel Studios / Via youtube.com

    2. James Marsden as Scott Summers, aka Cyclops, in X-Men (2000).

    A group in futuristic black leather attire with one person adjusting a visor, resembling a scene from a sci-fi film
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    James Marsden as Scott Summers, aka Cyclops, in Avengers: Doomsday (2026).

    A superhero figure emits a bright red light from their visor in a dimly lit room, standing in a combat-ready pose
    Marvel Studios / Via youtube.com

    3. Sir Ian McKellen as Erik Magnus Lehnsherr, aka Magneto, in X-Men (2000).

    An older person in a classic suit and fedora hat, with a neutral expression, stands before an abstract background
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    Sir Ian McKellen as Erik Magnus Lehnsherr, aka Magneto, in Avengers: Doomsday (2026).

    Elderly person sitting thoughtfully beside a stained glass window with a gentle light illuminating the scene
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    4. Sir Patrick Stewart as Charles Xavier, aka Professor X, in X-Men (2000).

    A man in a suit, sitting indoors, speaking
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    Sir Patrick Stewart as Charles Xavier, aka Professor X, in Avengers: Doomsday (2026).

    Elderly person in thoughtful expression, face partially shadowed, wearing a dark jacket against a dark background
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    5. Letitia Wright as Shuri in Black Panther (2018).

    A person in a futuristic lab setting talks to someone. They wear a sleeveless, high-neck dress with a mesh upper part
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    Letitia Wright as Shuri, aka Black Panther, in Avengers: Doomsday (2026).

    Person with braided hair in ornate room, wearing a patterned top with a high collar, looking forward with a focused expression
    Marvel Studios / Via youtube.com

    6. Winston Duke as M'Baku in Black Panther (2018).

    Scene from a movie with three characters, one speaking to another near a waterfall. They are dressed in tribal-style outfits
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    Winston Duke as M'Baku in Avengers: Doomsday (2026).

    Person wearing textured armor and a detailed cloak, posing dramatically while holding a metal sphere
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    7. Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova in Black Widow (2021).

    Person with pulled-back hair, wearing a sleeveless top, appears to be engaged in a conversation, seated at a table in a dimly lit setting
    Marvel Studios / Via youtube.com

    Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova in Avengers: Doomsday (2026).

    A person with tousled hair looks intensely forward, wearing a military-style jacket, suggesting a dramatic scene
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    8. Tenoch Huerta as Namor in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022).

    Person in a fantasy warrior costume with a spear and elaborate beaded jewelry, standing in a dramatic pose
    Eli Ade / © Marvel / © Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection

    Tenoch Huerta as Namor in Avengers: Doomsday (2026).

    Person dressed in intricate, ornate attire, seated on a throne, holding a staff in a dramatic, regal setting
    Marvel Studios / Via youtube.com

    9. Tom Hiddleston as Loki in Thor (2011).

    Person dressed as a character with slicked-back hair, wearing a dark, structured outfit with shoulder accents
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    Tom Hiddleston as Loki in Avengers: Doomsday (2026).

    A person with long hair in a dimly lit setting looks contemplatively out of a window. They are wearing a suit
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    10. Simu Liu as Shang-Chi in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021).

    Person in a red and black, detailed warrior costume holds a staff, standing in front of ornate architecture with lanterns
    Jasin Boland /© Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / © Marvel Studios / Courtesy Everett Collection

    Simu Liu as Shang-Chi in Avengers: Doomsday (2026).

    A man in a dramatic pose appears focused, wearing ornate warrior-style attire, with a blurred background suggesting an action or fantasy setting
    Marvel Studios / Via youtube.com

    11. Channing Tatum as Gambit in Deadpool & Wolverine (2024).

    A person wearing futuristic, sci-fi clothing is in a dimly lit room, looking ahead
    Marvel Studios/JoBlo Superheroes / Via youtube.com

    Channing Tatum as Gambit in Avengers: Doomsday (2026).

    Person in futuristic armor and headband holding a glowing pink card, possibly in a dramatic scene setting
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    12. Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, aka Human Torch, in The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025).

    Person seated at a kitchen table, wearing a white shirt with a blue "4" logo, looking attentive. Kitchen items are visible in the background
    Marvel / © Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection

    Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, aka Human Torch, in Avengers: Doomsday (2026).

    Person in a dramatic scene, eyes closed, embracing another character wearing an armor-like outfit
    Marvel Studios / Via youtube.com

    13. Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, aka Invisible Woman, in The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025).

    Two people sit at a dining table, engaged in conversation. One wears a red top with a headband, the other in a white shirt
    Jay Maidment / © Marvel / © Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection

    Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, aka Invisible Woman, in Avengers: Doomsday (2026).

    Person in a futuristic suit with a "4" emblem stands on a sandy beach, with a large wave in the background
    Marvel Studios / Via youtube.com

    14. Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, aka Mister Fantastic, in The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025).

    A person in a blue and white astronaut uniform stands in a wood-paneled room, with two people in blue uniforms in the background
    Marvel / © Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection

    Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, aka Mister Fantastic, in Avengers: Doomsday (2026).

    A person in a futuristic sci-fi costume, featuring a white jacket and blue jumpsuit, walks confidently through a sleek, circular corridor
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    15. Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson, aka the Falcon, in Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014).

    Person outdoors, smiling, arms crossed, wearing a casual sweatshirt with an emblem, standing in a park with trees in the background
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    Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson, aka Captain America, in Avengers: Doomsday (2026).

    A person in a superhero costume holding a shield is in an intense setting with focused expression and dramatic lighting
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    16. Paul Rudd as Scott Lang, aka Ant-Man, in Ant-Man (2015).

    A person stands with folded arms in a warmly lit kitchen, looking thoughtful
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    Paul Rudd as Scott Lang, aka Ant-Man, in Avengers: Doomsday (2026).

    Three individuals wearing superhero-style suits stand attentively together, ready for action
    Marvel Studios / Via youtube.com

    17. Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes in Captain America: The First Avenger (2011).

    Two men in military attire during WWII-era scene, one in a helmet facing away, the other looking distressed with comrades behind
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    Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, aka the Winter Soldier, in Avengers: Doomsday (2026).

    Three characters in superhero suits stand together in a dramatic setting
    Marvel Studios / Via youtube.com

    18. Chris Evans as Steve Rogers, aka Captain America, in Captain America: The First Avenger (2011).

    A person in a military uniform is looking to the side in a thoughtful manner
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    Chris Evans as Steve Rogers in Avengers: Doomsday (2026).

    Man with medium-length hair and a beard stands indoors wearing a dark jacket, appearing thoughtful
    Marvel Studios / Via youtube.com

    19. And finally, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm, aka the Thing, in The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025).

    A person in a costume resembling a rock-skinned creature sits in a kitchen setting
    Marvel / © Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection

    Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm, aka the Thing, in Avengers: Doomsday (2026).

    Two groups of armored superheroes face off in a desert. They appear to be having a tense discussion
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    Have thoughts about the new Avengers: Doomsday trailer? Watch it below and let us know in the comments:

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