Overview
- Marvel Studios has officially commenced production on 'Avengers: Doomsday,' slated for release on May 1, 2026.
- Robert Downey Jr. returns to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, transitioning from Iron Man to his new role as Doctor Doom, the saga's central antagonist.
- The film will feature a crossover between the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, and Fox's original X-Men cast, including Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, and James Marsden.
- Directed by the Russo Brothers, the movie replaces the scrapped 'Avengers: The Kang Dynasty' after Jonathan Majors' departure as Kang the Conqueror.
- The storyline is expected to explore multiverse conflicts, potentially leading to the creation of Battleworld in the follow-up 'Avengers: Secret Wars.'