Marvel Begins Filming 'Avengers: Doomsday' With Star-Studded Cast and Major Narrative Shift

The Russo Brothers return to direct as Robert Downey Jr. debuts as Doctor Doom, leading a multiverse storyline uniting Avengers, X-Men, and Fantastic Four.

Production for 'Avengers: Doomsday' officially commenced in March 2025, with a release date set for May 1, 2026.
Robert Downey Jr. returns to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Doctor Doom, marking a significant shift from his previous role as Iron Man.
The film introduces a multiverse-driven narrative, replacing Kang the Conqueror with Doctor Doom as the central antagonist due to Jonathan Majors' legal troubles.
Legacy X-Men actors, including Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, and James Marsden, join the 27-member cast, alongside MCU and Fantastic Four characters.
Directed by the Russo Brothers, 'Avengers: Doomsday' aims to restore fan confidence and set the stage for the multiverse conflict in 'Avengers: Secret Wars' in 2027.