Stan Says Doomsday Is Heartbreaking, Not Who Dies

Sebastian Stan said he has not seen the finished Avengers: Doomsday and does not know how its story turns out, describing the film as “probably heartbreaking” while stopping short of confirming that any character dies. His remarks have prompted speculation about Bucky Barnes, the character he plays, but Stan did not say that Bucky is killed or identify who might not make it through the film. In an interview, Stan said he expected the movie to be emotional and added, “We’ll see who makes it to the next level.” Because he has not watched the finished film, the comment is a prediction rather than a report about its plot. The fate of Bucky and other characters remains unknown. Stan is returning as Bucky, also known as the Winter Soldier, in the upcoming film. He said filming gave him a chance to reunite with cast members, including Chris Evans, and described the experience as nostalgic after years of working together. He also characterized the cast as a family. The comments have led some fans to interpret the “heartbreaking” description as a hint of a major character death, including the possibility that Bucky could die.