Production Begins on 'Avengers: Doomsday' as Robert Downey Jr. Returns as Doctor Doom

The highly anticipated film features a crossover with Fox's X-Men and marks a narrative pivot to multiverse conflicts leading into 'Secret Wars.'

Marvel Studios has officially started production on 'Avengers: Doomsday,' set to release on May 1, 2026, with the Russo Brothers directing.
Robert Downey Jr. returns to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, this time as Doctor Doom, marking a significant shift in the franchise's direction.
The film's cast includes a mix of MCU regulars, characters from the upcoming 'Fantastic Four,' and returning Fox X-Men actors like Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen.
The storyline pivots from Kang the Conqueror to multiverse-driven conflicts involving Doctor Doom, following Jonathan Majors' legal controversies.
Fan reactions to the casting reveal have been mixed, with debates over the inclusion of legacy X-Men actors and the absence of several key MCU characters.