Avengers: Doomsday is an upcoming superhero film scheduled for release on May 1, 2026, as part of Marvel Studios’ Phase Six in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film is directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, with Stephen McFeely penning the script.
Plot Details: While specific plot details remain under wraps, “Avengers: Doomsday” is set to introduce Doctor Doom as the central antagonist. Robert Downey Jr., renowned for his portrayal of Tony Stark/Iron Man, will take on the role of Victor Von Doom/Doctor Doom.
Cast: The ensemble cast includes:
- Robert Downey Jr. as Victor Von Doom / Doctor Doom
- Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson / Captain America
- Benedict Cumberbatch as Stephen Strange / Doctor Strange
- Tom Holland as Peter Parker / Spider-Man
- Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards / Mr. Fantastic
- Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm / Invisible Woman
- Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm / Human Torch
- Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm / The Thing
- Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova / Black Widow
- Sebastian Stan as James “Bucky” Barnes / Winter Soldier
- Hannah John-Kamen as Ava Starr / Ghost
- Wyatt Russell as John Walker / U.S. Agent
- David Harbour as Alexei Shostakov / Red Guardian
- Olga Kurylenko as Antonia Dreykov / Taskmaster
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Valentina de Fontaine
- Hayley Atwell as Peggy Carter
Production Notes: The film was initially announced as “Avengers: The Kang Dynasty” in October 2022, with Jeff Loveness attached as the writer. However, following developments involving actor Jonathan Majors, who was slated to reprise his role as Kang the Conqueror, the film underwent significant changes. In December 2023, the title was changed to “Avengers: Doomsday,” and the Russo brothers were confirmed as directors, with Stephen McFeely taking over the writing duties.
Filming Schedule: Principal photography is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2025 in the United Kingdom.
Avengers: Doomsday is poised to be a pivotal installment in the MCU, introducing Doctor Doom as a formidable adversary and setting the stage for the subsequent film, “Avengers: Secret Wars,” slated for release in 2027.