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Marvel Delays Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars by Seven Months Each

Disney shifts release dates for its next two Avengers films to December 2026 and 2027, prioritizing quality and extensive production needs.

Overview

  • Avengers: Doomsday will now release on December 18, 2026, followed by Avengers: Secret Wars on December 17, 2027, both delayed from their original May dates.
  • The delays are attributed to the massive scale of the films, with insiders noting the need for additional time to meet production demands and ensure high-quality visual effects.
  • Robert Downey Jr. returns to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Doctor Doom, leading a sprawling ensemble cast that includes characters from the Avengers, X-Men, Fantastic Four, and Thunderbolts franchises.
  • Disney has reallocated the vacated May 2026 slot to The Devil Wears Prada 2, signaling the company's broader strategy of balancing Marvel releases with other high-profile projects.
  • The delays create a 12-month gap between MCU theatrical releases, the longest since the pre-COVID era, reflecting Disney's shift toward fewer but more polished projects under CEO Bob Iger.