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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.

Robert Downey Jr. speaks onstage during the Marvel Studios panel in Hall H at SDCC in San Diego, California, on July 27, 2024.
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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.