A recent car commercial for the upcoming Marvel film Avengers: Doomsday has provided a first glimpse of Alan Cumming's Nightcrawler in motion. The advertisement, created in collaboration with Jeep, also appears to tease the potential appearance of Doctor Strange, sparking further speculation among fans.
The commercial showcases various superhero elements and action sequences themed around Avengers: Doomsday. While not direct footage from the movie, it includes shots of characters and settings that have been largely absent from official trailers. For Alan Cumming's Kurt Wagner, also known as Nightcrawler, this marks the first official look at him using his teleportation abilities in the context of Avengers: Doomsday since his appearance in 2003's X2.
Beyond the reveal of Nightcrawler, eagle-eyed viewers have pointed to the use of distinctive orange magical portals at the end of the commercial. These portals are a signature visual element associated with Doctor Strange in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Given that Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange has not been officially confirmed for Avengers: Doomsday, this visual cue has led to theories that he may indeed be a part of the film's extensive cast. Other magic users, such as Wong and Ned Leeds, also remain unconfirmed.
While some argue that the portals might simply be a narrative device to tie together the commercial's multiverse theme and promote the participating Jeep vehicles, others believe it's a deliberate hint from Marvel Studios. The film is scheduled for release on December 18, where these theories will either be confirmed or dispelled.