Patrick Stewart’s final on-screen appearance after his death will be in 'Avengers: Doomsday'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Patrick Stewart will be last seen on the big screen as Professor Charles Xavier in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ after his death.
The legend died on October 28 at the age of 86. His death was announced on his Instagram page that revealed that he was battling Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia.
Marvel Studios mentions Patrick Stewart’s 'final on-screen appearance'
After his death, Marvel Studios honored him and also revealed that he will be seen in the upcoming Sci-fi/Action film, releasing in December.
The tribute read, “Stewart made his debut as Professor X in 2000’s X-Men, where he embodied the composure, class, and wisdom of the beloved telepathic mutant and mentor of the X-Men. For more than 25 years, he brought a gravitas and profundity to the role, earning fans across the globe and helping to transform Super Hero storytelling forever.”
The tribute mentioned his “unforgettable performance in 2017’s Logan” before noting that the late Grammy winner “joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as an alternate-universe Professor X in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.”
“He returned to the role once more with 2026’s Avengers: Doomsday, his final on-screen appearance,” Marvel Studios added in its statement.
Marvel Studios remembers Patrick Stewart as 'a true gentleman'
In a separate X post, the company said, “All of us at Marvel Studios are deeply saddened by the passing of Sir Patrick Stewart. Sir Patrick brought Professor Charles Xavier to life with extraordinary grace, intelligence, and humanity.”
All of us at Marvel Studios are deeply saddened by the passing of Sir Patrick Stewart. Sir Patrick brought Professor Charles Xavier to life with extraordinary grace, intelligence, and humanity, defining the character for generations of fans, from "X-Men" to "Logan" to "Avengers: Doomsday." He was a singular talent, a generous collaborator, and a true gentleman. Our hearts go out to his wife Sunny, his children, his friends, and the countless fans around the world whose lives he touched with his art.
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) October 29, 2026
Calling him “a singular talent and a true gentleman,” the post added, “Our hearts go out to his wife Sunny, his children, his friends, and the countless fans around the world whose lives he touched with his art.”
Hugh Jackman honors Patrick Stewart
Stewart’s ‘X-Men’ co-star Hugh Jackman also mourned his loss. Taking to Instagram, he wrote, “We lost one of the greats of stage and screen today. And, in my book, a tremendous friend and man. I learned so much from him. I will miss you, Patrick Stewart, all of my days.”
Meanwhile, just a few months before his death, the English actor had talked about his career and his future plans.
He told TV Insider, “As any actor my age will tell you, there are fewer and fewer available roles as we get older. That being said, I still continue to receive interesting offers and I love being challenged by new work, like voicing a pig’s head in Riz Ahmed‘s brilliant new series ‘Bait’.”
“I can’t imagine ever officially retiring. I’ll always and forever be an actor,” he had added.
