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Marvel confirms Avengers: Doomsday release Dec. 18, 2026

8/15/2026

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Marvel Unveils Trailer

Marvel Studios unveiled the second Avengers: Doomsday trailer at Disney’s D23, confirming a Dec. 18, 2026 release.
Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans return, playing Victor Von Doom and Captain America respectively, after Endgame’s time-travel ending.
The trailer introduces X-Men—Nightcrawler, Mystique, Professor X (Patrick Stewart) and Magneto (Ian McKellen)—marking the first MCU debut for former Fox talent.
The Russo brothers will direct the film, which sets up the sequel Avengers: Secret Wars.

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Marvel Endgame Encore

Premium format tickets generated $16.5 million in sales on day one.
Disney will re-release Avengers: Endgame on Sept. 25 as “Endgame Encore,” the studio’s second-highest-grossing movie worldwide.
Iron Studios, Hot Toys and Hasbro are issuing Doomsday figures, with Iron Studios debuting Cyclops, Gambit, Beast and Nightcrawler.
Infinity Vision ticket sales began on July 20, expanding early access for fans.
The film runs 165 minutes and opens Dec. 18 opposite Dune Part Three.

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Jackman Teases

Hugh Jackman joked with Ryan Reynolds at D23 about joining Avengers: Doomsday, which sparked Deadpool cameo rumors.
Chris Evans told Boston Fan Expo that the Russo brothers “love beating up” Steve Rogers and promised his “most brutal” test yet.
Fans said the trailer’s Prowler facial details look smoother and argued the footage appears to be an unfinished rough-render draft.
Marvel president Kevin Feige defended Doctor Doom’s limited buildup by saying the character’s arc remains essential.

History

Historical Context

Disney’s 2009 $4 billion acquisition of Marvel created the MCU, and its 2019 $71.3 billion purchase of 21st Century Fox returned X-Men and Fantastic Four rights to Marvel Studios. The Russo brothers now use that expanded roster in Avengers: Doomsday, starring Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans, marking the first MCU crossover with former Fox characters.

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Marvel Unveils Trailer

Marvel Studios unveiled the second Avengers: Doomsday trailer at Disney’s D23, confirming a Dec. 18, 2026 release.
Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans return, playing Victor Von Doom and Captain America respectively, after Endgame’s time-travel ending.
The trailer introduces X-Men—Nightcrawler, Mystique, Professor X (Patrick Stewart) and Magneto (Ian McKellen)—marking the first MCU debut for former Fox talent.
The Russo brothers will direct the film, which sets up the sequel Avengers: Secret Wars.

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