Marvel’sAvengers: Doomsdayhas been delayed by seven months, but the extra time is more of a blessing than a setback. Arriving seven years afterAvengers: Endgame, Phase 6’s first crossover film marks the return ofMCUdirectors Joe and Anthony Russo, along with Robert Downey Jr. — this time portraying the Avengers' next big bad, Doctor Doom. With an even larger ensemble and higher stakes,the MCU’s upcomingAvengers: Doomsdaypromises to reignite the excitement that madeAvengers:Infinity WarandAvengers:Endgamehuge cinematic events.
Avengers: DoomsdayandAvengers: Secret Warsare set to be released one year after the other. Previously, they were scheduled for May 2026 and May 2027, respectively. Now,both Phase 6Avengersmovies have been delayed, to December 2026 and December 2027, respectively. But whileAvengers: Doomsday’s seven-month delay may seem especially disappointing at first, it actually offers the movie several advantages, both in terms of quality and in box office prospects.
Avengers: Doomsday Now Has A Much Easier Production Window
Avengers: Doomsday Benefits From More Production Time
Avengers: Doomsdaystarted filming in April 2025, originally leaving a year for production and post-production ahead of its planned May 2026 release. This window was likely even smaller considering the movie’s marketing needed to start much earlier than May.Seven additional months provideAvengers: Doomsdaywith valuable time for more footage, more polished reshoots, and higher-quality visuals.With the delay, Marvel Studios and the Russo Brothers also have the opportunity to refine the script and plan reshoots to guarantee a strong December 2026 release.
A production of this magnitude needs well over a year from filming to release in order to meet the immense expectations and deliver a polished final product
BothAvengers: DoomsdayandAvengers: Secret Warsare shaping up to be even larger crossover events thanAvengers: Infinity WarandAvengers: Endgame. With massive scope, unmatched ensemble casts, and ties to dozens of previous films and series,Avengers: DoomsdayandAvengers: Secret Warspromise unprecedented scale in the MCU and the sci-fi genre as a whole. IfAvengers: Endgame’s thirty-eight-character final battle broke records,Avengers: DoomsdayandAvengers: Secret Warscould easily double that number. A production of this magnitude needs well over a year from filming to release in order to meet the immense expectations and deliver a polished final product.
Doomsday’s Delay Is Better For Its CGI
Avengers: Doomsday Could Avoid A Common MCU Complaint
The MCU has often faced criticism for inconsistent CGI, especially in large-scale action sequences. The more characters and powers involved, the heavier the VFX workload, and the greater the risk of underwhelming results.Avengers: Infinity WarandAvengers:Endgamesucceeded thanks to ample time and resources, while films likeThor: Love and ThunderandBlack Pantherstruggled in this area.WithAvengers: Doomsdaygetting a year and a half between the start of filming and its release, Marvel can ensure high VFX quality without overburdening VFX artists.
Avengers: Doomsday’s huge scope and large cast demand VFX quality on a level few superhero films have achieved. Multiple timelines coming together and a wide variety of MCU superpowers sharing the screen require Marvel Studios to guarantee unparalleled realism and spectacle in its multiversal-scale action. If executed well,Avengers: Doomsday’s visuals could not only support its own story (and that ofAvengers: Secret Warsas a direct result) but also redefine what Marvel Studios' future projects can look like.
Avengers: Doomsday’s Release Change Could Benefit Its Box Office Too
Avengers: Doomsday’s December Release Date Could Be Even Better Than Summer
Avengers: Doomsdayis now facing fierce competition in December 2026, as major releases such asDune 3,Shrek 5,Jumanji 4, andIce Age 6are all hitting theaters the same month. However,December has historically been a goldmine for blockbusters.Avatar,Spider-Man: No Way Home,Titanic,Aquaman, andStar Wars: The Force Awakensall thrived during the holiday season. With more time for production and post-production, stronger visual effects, a prime release window, and additional anticipation,Avengers: Doomsdayis well-positioned to dominate the box office despite the crowded landscape.
