Marvel fans are not having the best time right now with one of the latest rumors regarding Avengers Doomsday and it involving around * The New Avengers, but more specifically Yelena Belova. Insider Daniel RPK has reportedly stated that Yelena Belova, the fierce Black Widow operative now a part of The New Avengers, is set to join forces with Sam Wilson’s Avengers team in the highly anticipated Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film Avengers Doomsday. Let’s break down this rumor and what it could mean for the future of the MCU.
Who’s Leading the Charge in Avengers: Doomsday?
- Sam Wilson (Captain America): Played by Anthony Mackie, Sam Wilson has fully embraced his role as Captain America following the events of Captain America: Brave New World (released earlier in 2025). As the leader of this new Avengers team, Sam is stepping into some big shoes, carrying forward the legacy of Steve Rogers and is going to be the one to carry the superheroes all together against Dr. Doom.
- Yelena Belova: Portrayed by Florence Pugh, Yelena is the adoptive younger sister of Natasha Romanoff (Black Widow). Known for her sharp wit, deadly combat skills, and complex moral compass, Yelena has already made her mark in the MCU through Black Widow (2021) and the recently released Thunderbolts (May 2, 2025). Yelena is reportedly one of the Superheros to stick out in Avengers: Doomsday but now we may know why, if she really ends up on Sam’s team and leaves the newly formed New Avengers Team.
Fans Are Not Happy With This Rumor
- Why It Does Not Make Sense: Many fans do not want this to come to pass in the slightest. Since this would virtually negate a lot of what has been done in Marvels most recent movie , The Thunderbolts now New Avengers. Yelena is the unspoken leader of this group(many believe) and to have her leave and join Sam is like a galactus punch to the gut. She had her real breakout moments during this film and this just seems like a misstep if this happens and is true.
- How It Could: On the other hand what if this rumor is indeed true. The only reasoning to think of seems to be that not only her but all of her teammates that are a part of The New Avengers will join Sam’s Avengers team. Not just The New Avengers but every team in Doomsday will eventually be under Sam’s leadership as they all come together against Doom
Final Thoughts
Florence Pugh has done wonders in The Thunderbolts now New Avengers film. and now she will do wonders under a new leading team member in Doomsday, reportedly. The news of Yelena Belova joining Sam Wilson’s Avengers team in Avengers: Doomsday has set the stage for an epic showdown. This team-up promises to bring together two of the MCU’s most compelling characters, blending their unique strengths to face an unprecedented threat. As we await more details, one thing is clear: the MCU is gearing up for a seismic shift, and fans won’t want to miss what’s coming next whether they agree of disagree, everyone is going to want to see how Avengers: Doomsday turns out.
