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The specifics of what audiences can anticipate from Avengers: Doomsday remain securely hidden behind a vibranium-laced vault, cloaked in mysticism from Kamar-Taj, with perhaps a green rage monster standing guard. Yet, the intrigue hasn’t stopped the Russo Brothers from dropping intriguing hints about their much-anticipated return to the MCU, signaling a stark departure from their climactic conclusion in Avengers: Endgame.
In a chat with Omelette, the Russos admitted that despite lingering hesitations about re-entering the universe they once restored, their enthusiasm has not wavered. “We feel like we have something fresh. We feel like we have a story that’s important to be told. We have an amazing group of collaborators again, some old and some new,” shared Anthony Russo. “We’re just very excited. It’s a difficult movie. There are a lot of expectations on it,” he elaborated.
Much of this pressure springs from casting the original MCU spearhead, Robert Downey Jr., as the franchise’s new formidable foe, Doctor Doom. Toss an Infinity Stone anywhere across the digital realm, and you might unearth a fan theory speculating on how this new nemesis, bearing the likeness of the MCU’s most celebrated hero, will stand against the Avengers. However, the Russos are staying tight-lipped for now. Their reassurance? Precise attention is given to reintroducing the famed Tony Stark to the universe he was instrumental in building, only to dismantle it as an entirely different persona.
“We’ve always loved the Marvel experiment. We think it’s really unique in Marvel history,” stated Joe Russo. “What’s compelling about these two new Avengers movies is they’re a beginning. It’s a new beginning. We told an ending story, now we’re going to tell a beginning story, and who knows where we’ll go from there,” he mused.
We will have to wait and see what this fresh start entails when Avengers: Doomsday hits theaters on May 1, 2026. In the meantime, explore all the upcoming Marvel movies and shows here. Stay updated with the latest movie news, features, and reviews.