Avengers: Doomsday Premiere in Cinemas

Avengers: Doomsday is the next ensemble Avengers film from Marvel Studios. Anthony and Joe Russo direct it, Stephen McFeely wrote it, and it is part of Phase Six of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Disney describes it as a team-up of heroes from three universes against one huge threat: the Avengers, the Wakandans and the New Avengers, the Fantastic Four, and the X-Men.

The release date is officially confirmed. Disney lists Avengers: Doomsday for cinemas in the United States on December 18, 2026, and says the film will open exclusively in theatres. The countdown above uses 00:00 UTC on that date as a reference point. That equals the evening of December 17 on the US East Coast. Real opening times differ by country and cinema chain, so check your local listings for showtimes. Disney has not yet announced when the film will come to Disney+.

Robert Downey Jr. plays Victor von Doom, also known as Doctor Doom, which is a new role for him in the MCU. Disney's cast list also names Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Pedro Pascal, Paul Rudd, Anthony Mackie, Florence Pugh, Vanessa Kirby, Simu Liu, Ian McKellen, Hayley Atwell, Tom Hiddleston, Patrick Stewart and many more. Marvel has released several trailers and special looks, including a first official trailer in July that showed Doom facing a large group of heroes. Official plot details are still limited, and the studio is keeping spoilers to a minimum.

The film also lands on the same day as Dune: Part Three in US cinemas. Fans have nicknamed the clash Dunesday. The official Dune site lists an international rollout starting December 16, two days before Doomsday's US date. The sequel, Avengers: Secret Wars, is currently scheduled for December 17, 2027, so this release is a major step in the story Marvel has been building toward.

To follow the film, watch the trailers and clips on Marvel's official channels and the Disney movie page, where tickets are linked. Local cinemas usually publish showtimes and advance booking a few weeks before opening. For a recap beforehand, Disney+ has a Countdown to Avengers: Doomsday collection that includes Avengers: Endgame: Encore.

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