Overview

• Avengers: Doomsday is set to begin production in March 2025 in England, with a release date of May 1, 2026.
• The film will be directed by Joe and Anthony Russo, who previously directed major MCU hits like Infinity War and Endgame.
• Robert Downey Jr. will return to the MCU, not as Iron Man, but as the villain Doctor Doom, sparking fan debates about the multiverse's role in the story.
• Fans have criticized the lack of buildup for the new Avengers team and the decision to replace Kang the Conqueror following Jonathan Majors' legal issues.
• Confirmed cast members include Anthony Mackie as Captain America, Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange, and members of the Fantastic Four and Thunderbolts teams.