Avengers: Doomsday

movie · Filming

Beloved heroes from three distinct universes are set on a deadly collision course and face an existential threat unlike anything they've ever encountered.

Release dates

• Theatrical release: 2026-12-18
• Theatrical release: 2026-12-16
• Trailer: 2026-08-15
• Trailer: 2026-08-15
• Theatrical release: 2026-08-15
• Trailer: 2026-08-15
• Trailer: 2026-08-15
• Trailer: 2026-08-15
• Trailer: 2026-07-26
• Trailer: 2026-07-26
• Trailer: 2026-07-22
• Trailer: 2026-07-20
• Trailer: 2026-07-20
• Trailer: 2026-07-20
• Trailer: 2026-07-20
• Trailer: 2026-07-20
• Theatrical release: 2025-12-18

Timeline

• 2026-12-18 — Release date set: Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled for theatrical release on December 18.
• 2026-12-16 — Theatrical release: Theatrical Release (GB)
• 2026-12-15 — Release date set: Release date set to 2026-12-15
• 2026-10-12 — Cast departure: Jeremy Renner is no longer part of the cast for 'Avengers: Doomsday'.
• 2026-10-08 — Box office milestone: Avengers: Doomsday has grossed more than $100 million at the box office ahead of its release.
• 2026-09-29 — Based on: The story of Avengers: Doomsday revolves around Doctor Doom.
• 2026-09-29 — Casting: Mark Ruffalo is teased to reprise his role as Bruce Banner in Avengers: Doomsday.
• 2026-09-29 — Based on: Loki's appearance in Avengers Endgame: Encore lays the foundation for his role in Avengers: Doomsday.
• 2026-09-28 — Director attached: Anthony Russo is a co-director for 'Avengers: Doomsday'.
• 2026-09-24 — Release date changed: Avengers: Doomsday's release date has been moved up in the UK.
• 2026-09-20 — Based on: The film 'Avengers: Doomsday' is based on an original story by Stephen McFeely.
• 2026-09-05 — Casting: Chris Evans returns as Steve Rogers in Avengers: Doomsday.
• 2026-09-05 — Writer attached: Michael Waldron has returned to work on 'Avengers: Doomsday'.
• 2026-09-02 — Filming started: Filming for 'Avengers: Doomsday' has begun without a finished script.
• 2026-09-02 — Filming started: Avengers: Doomsday went into production without a finished script.
• 2026-09-02 — Filming started: Filming for 'Avengers: Doomsday' is underway with an unfinished script.
• 2026-08-15 — Trailer: Trailer: Special Look
• 2026-08-15 — Trailer: Marvel Studios unveiled the second trailer for Avengers: Doomsday at Disney's D23 fan convention.
• 2026-08-15 — Theatrical release: Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled to open in theaters in December.
• 2026-08-11 — Director attached: The Russo Brothers are directing Avengers: Doomsday.
• 2026-07-28 — Based on: Doctor Doom is based on the character from Fantastic Four comics.
• 2026-07-26 — Trailer: Marvel Studios revealed exclusive footage of Avengers: Doomsday at San Diego Comic-Con's Hall H.
• 2026-07-26 — Trailer: A sneak peek of Avengers: Doomsday was shown at Comic-Con Hall H.
• 2026-07-20 — Trailer: Trailer: Official Trailer
• 2026-07-20 — Casting: Robert Downey Jr. is cast as Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday.
• 2026-07-20 — Trailer: Marvel released a full-length trailer for Avengers: Doomsday featuring Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom.
• 2026-07-20 — Trailer: Trailer for Avengers: Doomsday was released.
• 2025-12-18 — Theatrical release: Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled for theatrical release on December 18.

Also confirmed: Casting, Director attached, Post-production started, Studio attached, Writer attached.

Cast & crew

Joe Russo · Stan Lee · Anthony Mackie · Michael Waldron · Doctor Doom · Jeremy Renner · Anthony Russo · Anthony Russo · Chris Hemsworth · Robert Downey Jr. · Vanessa Kirby · Pedro Pascal · Stephen McFeely · Ebon Moss-Bachrach · Wyatt Russell

Studios & networks

AGBO · Kevin Feige Productions · Marvel · Marvel Studios · Marvel Studios

Franchise

The Avengers Collection