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Marvel Studios Considers Moving Avengers: Doomsday Release Date

4/1/2026

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Marvel Studios is weighing moving Avengers: Doomsday from December 18, 2026 to December 11, 2026 to avoid competition with Dune: Part 3's three-week exclusive IMAX run.
Industry insider John Campea said discussions about the shift have occurred, but no official confirmation has been issued.
If changed, Doomsday could capture IMAX revenue before Dune takes over, given both films would otherwise open the same day during the holidays.

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Marvel Studios is weighing moving Avengers: Doomsday from December 18, 2026 to December 11, 2026 to avoid competition with Dune: Part 3's three-week exclusive IMAX run.
Industry insider John Campea said discussions about the shift have occurred, but no official confirmation has been issued.
If changed, Doomsday could capture IMAX revenue before Dune takes over, given both films would otherwise open the same day during the holidays.