The trailer for 'Avengers: Doomsday' teases the return of new and old MCU stars — here's everything we know
Marvel Studios has released the first trailer for 'Avengers: Doomsday,' confirming the return of Robert Downey Jr. as the villain Doctor Doom. The film, directed by the Russo brothers, is scheduled for a December 2026 release following a major restructuring of the studio's theatrical slate.
Why it matters
This marks a significant pivot for the Marvel Cinematic Universe as it attempts to revitalize its franchise following the firing of Jonathan Majors and recent box office challenges.
Joe and Anthony Russo are returning to direct the next "Avengers" film, while Robert Downey Jr. will play the main villain. Jesse Grant / Getty Images for Disney Marvel's next film, "Avengers: Doomsday," is set for release in theaters on December 18. OG Avengers like Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, and Chris Evans will return to the MCU. The movie also unites characters from "Thunderbolts*," "The Fantastic Four," and the X-Men series. " Avengers: Doomsday " finally has an official trailer, teasing an ambitious fusion of MCU characters from the original "Avengers" series, " Thunderbolts* ," " The Fantastic Four: First Steps ," the "X-Men" universe , and more. "Doomsday" was directed by Anthony and Joe Russo , the brothers behind "Avengers: Infinity War" and " Avengers: Endgame ," which together grossed over $4 billion at the box office .
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