A new teaser for *Thunderbolts* has sparked a heated debate among fans regarding the fate of Taskmaster, after keen-eyed viewers noticed the character's absence from a pivotal scene. The original trailer from September 2024 showcased Taskmaster standing between Ghost and U.S. Agent in the Watchtower scene. However, the latest teaser conspicuously omits Taskmaster from the same setting.

This change, coupled with the recent announcement of the *Avengers: Doomsday* cast, which included other *Thunderbolts* characters but excluded Taskmaster's actress, Olga Kurylenko, has led many MCU fans to speculate that Taskmaster might not survive the film. The absence of Kurylenko from the *Avengers: Doomsday* lineup has fueled theories that Taskmaster's fate is sealed within *Thunderbolts*.

The question remains: why include Taskmaster in the original scene and then remove the character in the subsequent teaser? Fans have been buzzing with theories, ranging from Marvel attempting to mislead audiences to strategic adjustments in anticipation of *Avengers: Doomsday*. Additionally, subtle differences in character positioning between the two frames hint at possible in-scene developments. Could Sentry, known for his ability to 'delete' individuals, have already eliminated Taskmaster at this point? Or might Taskmaster have turned against the team?

"Marvel pretty much just sealed the fate of this character in the movie," remarked redditor Matapple13. "Yesterday they announced Sebastian Stan, Florence Pugh, Wyatt Russell, David Harbour, Hannah John-Kamen, and Lewis Pullman in the *Avengers: Doomsday* cast, but Olga Kurylenko (Taskmaster's actress) was blatantly absent, and now, Marvel posts this..."

On the other hand, some fans believe this could be a misdirection. "The amount of people saying she’s dying and Marvel seemingly leaning into that by barely showing her make me think there's a reveal there with her in the movie and that she lives," commented puckallday.

What we do know is that Sentry is incredibly powerful, as highlighted by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine's statement in the teaser, describing him as "stronger than all of the Avengers rolled into one." This suggests that Taskmaster could have been easily dispatched or sent to another dimension by Sentry's mere thought.

The MCU has been abuzz with activity this week, including discussions on whether the *Avengers: Doomsday* cast announcement might have spoiled elements of *Thunderbolts*. Moreover, both Marvel and Robert Downey Jr. have hinted that more cast reveals for *Avengers: Doomsday* are on the horizon, leaving room for hope that Taskmaster might still have a role to play.

We won't have to wait long to uncover the truth. *Thunderbolts* is slated for release in May 2025, followed by the TV show *Ironheart* in June, and the kickoff of Phase 6 with *The Fantastic Four: First Steps* in July. *Avengers: Doomsday* is scheduled to hit theaters on May 1, 2026, with *Secret Wars* following in May 2027.