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Russo Brothers Drop Cryptic ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Clue as Cast Hype Intensifies

The crossover epic has wrapped principal photography and moved into post-production ahead of its December 18, 2026 theatrical release.

Overview

  • Joe and Anthony Russo posted a “Look hard…” behind-the-scenes image on Instagram that fans and outlets are dissecting for hidden hints, with interpretations ranging from letters suggesting AvX to shapes evoking Doctor Doom or the Fantastic Four, none of which are confirmed.
  • Channing Tatum, reprising Gambit, told Entertainment Tonight the film will “make your brains ooze out of your ears,” comparing its crowd moments to Blade’s Deadpool & Wolverine cameo “times like 50,” while revealing no plot details.
  • Principal photography recently concluded in the U.K., and the film is now in post with additional photography expected in 2026, continuing Marvel’s standard big-tentpole workflow.
  • Marvel’s ensemble includes Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom alongside Avengers, Fantastic Four, and legacy X‑Men actors, reflecting the studio’s plan to unite its expanded roster in a single event.
  • Disney reassigned a July 23, 2027 date to a new Simpsons movie, replacing a previously planned Marvel slot, as Avengers: Secret Wars remains set for December 17, 2027 and Doomsday for December 18, 2026.