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Avengers: Doomsday (2026)
Runtime
165 min
Release date
16/12/2026
Country
United States of America
Production
Marvel Studios
Kevin Feige Productions
AGBO
Overview
Beloved heroes from three distinct universes are set on a deadly collision course and face an existential threat unlike anything they've ever encountered.
Directors & Screenwriters
Joe Russo
Director
Anthony Russo
Director
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Robert Downey Jr.
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Victor von Doom
/ Doctor Doom
/ Doctor Doom
Chris Evans
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Steve Rogers
Chris Hemsworth
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Thor
Pedro Pascal
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Reed Richards
/ Mister Fantastic
/ Mister Fantastic
Paul Rudd
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Scott Lang
/ Ant-Man
/ Ant-Man
Anthony Mackie
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Sam Wilson
/ Captain America
/ Captain America
Florence Pugh
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Yelena Belova
Vanessa Kirby
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Sue Storm
/ Invisible Woman
/ Invisible Woman
Ebon Moss-Bachrach
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Ben Grimm
/ The Thing
/ The Thing
Wyatt Russell
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John Walker
Channing Tatum
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Gambit
Simu Liu
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Shaun
/ Shang-Chi
/ Shang-Chi
Ian McKellen
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Magneto
Hayley Atwell
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Peggy Carter
Tom Hiddleston
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Loki
James Marsden
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Scott Summers
/ Cyclops
/ Cyclops
Patrick Stewart
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Professor Charles Xavier
Joseph Quinn
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Johnny Storm
/ Human Torch
/ Human Torch
Sebastian Stan
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Bucky Barnes
/ Winter Soldier
/ Winter Soldier
David Harbour
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Alexei Shostakov
Letitia Wright
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Shuri
Lewis Pullman
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Robert Reynolds
Kelsey Grammer
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Dr. Henry 'Hank' McCoy
/ Beast
/ Beast
Kathryn Newton
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Cassie Lang
Danny Ramirez
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Joaquin Torres
Winston Duke
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M'Baku
Alan Cumming
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Kurt Wagner
/ Nightcrawler
/ Nightcrawler
Hannah John-Kamen
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Ava Starr
Rebecca Romijn
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Raven Darkholme
/ Mystique
/ Mystique
Alex Livinalli
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Attuma
Mabel Cadena
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Namora
Tenoch Huerta Mejía
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Namor
Wesley Holloway
India Rose Hemsworth
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Gorr's Daughter
Matilda Firth
Sandra Hüller
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Did You Know?
Four post‑credits teasers from the Endgame Encore re‑release set the stage for the MCU’s biggest multiversal showdown yet
The freshly minted Encore cut of Avengers: Endgame drops four tantalizing post‑credits vignettes that promise to upend everything fans thought they knew. First, a knock on Agent Carter’s door reveals Loki in a Time Variance Authority uniform, offering cryptic aid to a bewildered Peggy Carter and a younger Steve Rogers. The scene not only rewrites the beloved 1940s dance but also signals that Cap’s timeline will be revisited in the upcoming Doomsday saga.
Next up, Bruce Banner’s grim prison cell is interrupted by a chilling appearance from Doctor Doom, who declares he’s “come to collect” the Hulk. The brief exchange erupts into a full‑blown Hulk emergence, while ominous symbols scrawl the floor, confirming that the raw monster—not just Banner’s intellect—will be central to Doom’s machinations.
A third teaser mirrors Robert Downey Jr.’s iconic Iron Man workshop, this time echoing the clang of steel as Doom forges his mask, a stark reminder of the actor’s dual role and the villain’s looming prominence. The final cut pulls back to the TVA’s Miss Minutes, who watches as parallel universes collide and missiles launch, a visual homage to Crisis on Infinite Earths that hints at the most ambitious MCU event ever. Together, these scenes stack the stakes, introduce a new roster, and place Doctor Doom at the heart of a multiversal clash that will define Avengers: Doomsday.
The Endgame Encore re-release secretly confirms Doctor Doom isn't just Thanos' successor — he's his dark mirror, and the multiverse's survival depends on a villain who shares Iron Man's face.
Marvel's struggle to replace Thanos after Endgame wasn't just about finding a bigger threat — it was about finding a villain whose conviction could anchor an entire saga. The Kang experiment collapsed under its own variant-heavy confusion, leaving the Multiverse Saga without a gravitational center. But the new Endgame Encore re-release, overseen by the Russo brothers, quietly rewrites that trajectory. Its added post-credits scene, set inside the TVA, reveals the true scale of the incursion crisis and positions Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom as the only figure whose motivation matches the Mad Titan's terrifying clarity: a belief that salvation requires sacrifice, no matter the cost.
The parallel runs deeper than legacy. Thanos saw himself as the universe's necessary surgeon; Tony Stark spent years trying to build a shield around the world, only to fracture the Avengers and birth Ultron in the process. Doom completes the triangle — a man who didn't just witness a potential apocalypse like Stark, but lived through the death of his own universe. That trauma, confirmed in the TVA footage, makes his crusade personal in a way Kang's conquest never was. And the casting is no accident: Downey's face, once the symbol of heroic sacrifice, now stares back from behind the metal mask, turning every confrontation into a psychological hall of mirrors.
If "Thanos Was Right" became a cultural flashpoint, Doom's arrival threatens to make that debate look quaint. The article notes that Hawkeye already canonized the Titan's grim appeal among ordinary citizens. But Doom's logic — rooted in the witnessed extinction of a reality — escalates the moral dilemma from utilitarian calculus to existential testimony. He's not proposing a snap; he's offering the only lifeboat he knows how to build. The Encore footage suggests the MCU's next chapter won't just ask whether the villain has a point — it'll force audiences to watch the hero's face argue the other side.
Why the Russo brothers brought Iron Man’s Robert Downey Jr. back as Doctor Doom
Marvel’s Comic‑Con 2024 surprise—Robert Downey Jr. stepping into the villainous shoes of Doctor Doom—has fans buzzing. After Tony Stark’s heartbreaking exit in Endgame, the multiverse explanation lets the beloved actor return, this time as one of Marvel’s most iconic adversaries, with Avengers: Doomsday slated for a December 18, 2026 release.
In a candid interview on Marvel’s site, the Russo brothers explained the emotional pull that led to the casting. Anthony Russo recalled shooting Tony’s final scene on the very stage opposite the Paramount lot where Downey originally auditioned for Iron Man. That “pickup” shot, he said, became a memorable moment that cemented a personal connection between the actor and the franchise’s most pivotal farewell.
The brothers see that same emotional resonance as a bridge to Doomsday. Anthony noted that audiences arrive with deep‑seated ties to past MCU moments, and the Russos intend to honor that investment while steering the story into fresh territory. With Downey’s versatile talent promising new depth for Doctor Doom, the upcoming film aims to blend nostalgia with a bold, uncharted adventure.
Alan Cumming admits he can’t even follow the plot of Avengers: Doomsday
The Emmy‑winning Scot confessed on a SiriusXM interview that, despite his excitement to reprise Nightcrawler, he’s still baffled by the new Avengers: Doomsday storyline. He laughed that the only thing he truly knows is that Florence Pugh’s body double literally “laid on top of him” during a scene, a detail he shared while trying to stay within the MCU’s strict NDA.
Cumming recalled a rare moment on set when he wasn’t in front of a blue screen. A crew member explained the mechanics of “giant robots,” prompting the actor to simply ask for direction on where to point his weapon and then deliver the line. The anecdote underscores how even seasoned actors can feel like extras in the franchise’s massive, effects‑driven productions.
After watching the trailer, the writer admits they, too, are lost amid multiverse talk, but they did spot at least two characters named Chris. The article also notes a playful exchange between Cumming and Pugh at the Emmys, where they joked about each other’s body doubles—a reminder that behind the spectacle, the cast still finds time for humor.
Fans eager to spot Cumming and Pugh’s mysterious on‑screen moment can expect a blend of choreography and movie magic, even if the exact plot remains a tightly guarded secret.
A Magic: The Gathering card may have given away Doctor Strange’s hidden role in Avengers: Doomsday
Illustrator Jorge Molina’s Instagram reveal for a limited‑edition Magic: The Gathering card shows Doctor Doom flanked by three masked Latverian witches – a striking visual that has sparked speculation about a major twist in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday. The card, which will be handed out at Regal Cinemas after the film’s December 18 screening, also features a mysterious masked figure named ‘Boris.’
In the comics, Boris Karela is Doom’s trusted adviser, but fans are now wondering if the name is a red herring for something far bigger: Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange. The theory leans on the 2015 Secret Wars storyline, where Strange serves as Doom’s confidant while ruling over Battleworld – a multiversal mash‑up that mirrors the core premise of Doomsday’s collapsing universes.
Adding fuel to the fire, earlier concept art for Secret Wars leaked online depicted Doctor Strange as Doom’s advisor, and while the Russo brothers dismissed those images as fake, the visual similarity is hard to ignore. Cumberbatch himself initially denied involvement in Doomsday, only to later confirm his participation, leaving fans to wonder if his character will be lurking in the shadows before a grand reveal.
If the Magic card isn’t a coincidence, it could mean the Avengers will face an unexpected alliance between two of Marvel’s most powerful sorcerers. As the multiverse unravels on screen, audiences will be watching closely to see whether Doctor Strange truly steps into the role of Doom’s mysterious ‘Boris.’
David Harbour drops a mysterious countdown spoiler for Avengers: Doomsday
Red Guardian star David Harbour has set fans buzzing after he clarified a misquoted line and hinted at a secret moment in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday. While a Variety interview once captured Harbour delivering a Russian‑accented "You… are Tony Stark," he now tells Screen Rant he never said it. Instead, his official contribution was a simple "Five, four, three, two, [one]" – a line he insists is the real spoiler.
Harbour’s playful confession didn’t stop there. He laughed that the countdown actually appears in the film, leading to "something very important" when the numbers hit zero. Co‑star Wyatt Russell even sent him a headline accusing Harbour of ruining the movie, prompting the actor to double‑down on his mystery line and apologize if he ever did say the Tony Stark quip.
The tease comes as the massive Phase 6 ensemble assembles, featuring Anthony Mackie’s Captain America, Chris Hemsworth’s Thor, Chris Evans’s Steve Rogers, the Fantastic Four, the Fox‑era X‑Men, and Robert Downey Jr. as a surprisingly scholarly Doctor Doom. Co‑director Joe Russo highlighted Doom’s ancient magic and strategic mind, noting that the character will be meticulously plotted and hard to defeat.
Avengers: Doomsday hits theaters on December 18, and fans will be counting down alongside Harbour’s cryptic line to see what pivotal event unfolds when the timer hits zero.
Paul Rudd’s double‑dose of 2026: Ant‑Man returns while he sings his way to streaming stardom
The Marvel juggernaut Avengers: Doomsday is set to hit theaters on December 18, 2026, and Paul Rudd is back in the shrinking suit that made him a household name. Sharing the screen with a galaxy‑grade lineup—Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Mackie, Tom Hiddleston, Florence Pugh, Vanessa Kirby, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss‑Bachrach—the film promises the usual high‑octane explosions and heroic spectacle that define the MCU’s biggest events.
At the same time, Rudd is stealing the spotlight in the musical comedy Power Ballad, a John Carney‑directed romp that jumps between the ’70s and the 2000s. He plays Ricky Power, a wedding singer who teams up with a washed‑out pop star, Danny Wilson (Nick Jonas), in a story of redemption that hinges on a spontaneous jam session and a song that revives a faltering career. The series has become one of Starz’s most‑watched titles, pulling in over 70 million viewers less than a year after its debut.
Industry insiders are buzzing about Rudd’s rare ability to dominate both a blockbuster crossover and an indie‑flavored musical in the same year. While Avengers: Doomsday will likely define the summer box office, the unexpected success of Power Ballad has many speculating that the heartfelt, music‑driven format could be the more culturally resonant of his 2026 projects. Either way, the dual triumph cements Rudd’s status as a versatile talent capable of leading both high‑concept heroics and intimate, feel‑good storytelling.
Thor’s rainbow bridge returns—what it means for the Avengers in Doomsday
The latest Avengers: Doomsday TV spot drops a familiar flash of rainbow‑colored energy, confirming that Thor will be wielding the Bifrost once again. Since its debut in 2011’s Thor, the bridge has linked Asgard to the Nine Realms, and after Ragnarok it survived only as a power of Stormbreaker. Its reappearance hints that Thor may be ferrying the team across vast distances, a clue that could tie directly into the film’s looming multiversal showdown.
The teaser also expands the on‑screen chemistry among the new and old guard. Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers still wields Mjolnir, sparking a playful rivalry with Chris Hemsworth’s Thor, while Wyatt Russell’s John Walker—now U.S. Agent—gets a brief moment to speak, underscoring the uneasy coexistence of three Captain America figures. A quick Ant‑Man quip about which Cap he’s addressing adds the trademark humor fans expect.
Fans who missed the baseball‑themed World Series ad will find this spot richer in character beats, even if it doesn’t reveal how the Avengers will face Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom. The Russo brothers’ December 18, 2026 release promises to blend the familiar banter and team dynamics that defined earlier installments with fresh multiversal stakes.
Meanwhile, speculation is already swirling on X: some claim the Bifrost shown is merely an advertising edit and that the true mode of transport will be a TVA portal. Whether the bridge or a portal will drive the plot, the visual cue confirms Thor’s iconic bridge is back in the MCU’s toolkit.
Chris Evans’ ‘new‑look’ Captain America ignites a digital‑age debate
The latest TV spot for Avengers: Doomsday has fans buzzing—not for a new villain, but for the subtle changes to Chris Evans’ face. In the close‑up, the Captain’s nose and hairline appear smoother and more defined than the rugged look captured in the 2018 trailer, prompting a wave of speculation about digital touch‑ups versus simple lighting tricks.
The clip drops us aboard the Fantastic Four’s laser‑driven spaceship, where a zero‑gravity vacuum chamber scene shows Steve Rogers chatting with Thor. Mid‑scene, the iconic hammer Mjolnir materializes in Evans’ hand, a clear reminder that his worthiness remains intact.
Beyond the visual tweaks, the spot confirms a long‑awaited return: Evans is back in the MCU after a seven‑year hiatus, and the studio seems intent on keeping his appearance “versus younger,” echoing his early‑2010s hero vibe. Marvel has offered no official comment on the possible VFX enhancements, leaving the internet to debate the extent of post‑production wizardry.
Fans are already riffing on the frame, from jokes about Loki hiding in the background to memes about the Captain’s polished look. As the teaser rolls out, it not only teases the epic clash promised in Avengers: Doomsday but also showcases how the MCU is testing the waters of digital aesthetics while keeping audiences guessing.
Three Captains, One Shield—Who’s the Real Super‑Soldier in Avengers: Doomsday?
The upcoming Avengers: Doomsday shatters a long‑standing Marvel tradition by gathering all three men who have ever worn the star‑spangled uniform. A cheeky new trailer even has Ant‑Man stumbling over titles, calling Steve “Cap,” then correcting himself to address Sam as “Cap,” before John Walker barges in to claim he was “Captain America for a minute.”
Sam Wilson’s turn as the official Captain America gets a high‑tech upgrade. Ditching the super‑soldier serum, Sam now relies on a Wakandan‑crafted vibranium exosuit that not only offers flight and protection but also fires blades and absorbs kinetic energy—a power set first seen in Black Panther’s tech and showcased in Captain America: Brave New World.
John Walker, the brief‑lived successor, arrives as the least formidable of the trio. Enhanced by a recreated super‑soldier serum, he boasts superhuman strength and durability, but his shield is the battered version Sentry bent in Thunderbolts, limiting its defensive capabilities. A sidearm offers little against Doctor Doom’s forces.
Steve Rogers, though no longer the mantle’s holder, returns wielding Thor’s hammer, Mjolnir. The combination of his original super‑soldier abilities with the hammer’s lightning, flight, and fragmentation powers makes him the strongest Captain America on screen, setting up a power dynamic that promises more intrigue than outright showdown.