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Ian McKellen Unveils Russo-Directed “Avengers: Doomsday” in Rome

6/15/2026

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Sir Ian McKellen showed “Avengers: Doomsday” footage to about 2,000 fans in Rome.
The Russo brothers directed the sequel, which follows 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame” that earned $2.8 bn.
McKellen recalled being told to look furious while destroying New Jersey and shouting “Mar-a-Lago!”.
He appeared at Rome’s Cinema in Piazza festival run by the Piccolo America Foundation.

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Sir Ian McKellen showed “Avengers: Doomsday” footage to about 2,000 fans in Rome.
The Russo brothers directed the sequel, which follows 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame” that earned $2.8 bn.
McKellen recalled being told to look furious while destroying New Jersey and shouting “Mar-a-Lago!”.
He appeared at Rome’s Cinema in Piazza festival run by the Piccolo America Foundation.