Magneto's Revival and the MCU's X Factor The latest Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) installment, Avengers: Doomsday, has been generating buzz at San Diego Comic Con 2026.
However, one aspect of the movie has flown under the radar – Ian McKellen's return as the iconic Magneto. The actor, now 87, is reprising his role in what will be his sixth appearance as the X Men villain.
McKellen's Magneto is an integral part of the MCU's narrative, and his character's enduring appeal lies in its complexity.