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Marvel and Warner Bros. Clash Over December Release Dates

1/19/2026

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On December 18, 2026, Marvel's Avengers: Doomsday and Warner Bros.' Dune: Part Three clash in Dunesday.
Dune: Part Three will secure three weeks of exclusive IMAX screenings, giving it a competitive edge.
Warner Bros. insists on keeping the release date, which it locked in first.
Avengers: Doomsday will not have IMAX access during its opening weekend.
The outcome remains uncertain as both studios stand firm on their release plans.

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Story summary

On December 18, 2026, Marvel's Avengers: Doomsday and Warner Bros.' Dune: Part Three clash in Dunesday.
Dune: Part Three will secure three weeks of exclusive IMAX screenings, giving it a competitive edge.
Warner Bros. insists on keeping the release date, which it locked in first.
Avengers: Doomsday will not have IMAX access during its opening weekend.
The outcome remains uncertain as both studios stand firm on their release plans.