Avengers: Doomsday (2026): Release Date, Trailers, Cast, Doctor Doom & Everything We Know

Avengers: Doomsday is Marvel Studios' biggest team-up since Avengers: Endgame, bringing the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, the Thunderbolts, the X-Men, and more together against Doctor Doom. Here is everything we know so far.

Avengers: Doomsday Release Date

Avengers: Doomsday opens in theaters on Friday, December 18, 2026, the same day as Dune: Part 3. It is directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, who directed Infinity War and Endgame, and it is part of Phase Six of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Avengers: Doomsday Trailers

Marvel's marketing has been unusual, with several releases:

In the trailer, Doom tells the heroes: "All of you have lived stolen lives." Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) also returns, and Thor's hammer appears in the first trailer.

Avengers: Doomsday Cast

The Villain

• Robert Downey Jr. as Victor von Doom / Doctor Doom, returning to the MCU after Iron Man's death in Endgame

Avengers

• Chris Evans as Steve Rogers
• Chris Hemsworth as Thor
• Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson / Captain America
• Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes
• Paul Rudd as Scott Lang / Ant-Man
• Danny Ramirez as Joaquin Torres

Fantastic Four

• Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards
• Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm
• Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm
• Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm

Thunderbolts

• Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova
• David Harbour as Red Guardian
• Wyatt Russell as John Walker
• Lewis Pullman as Sentry

X-Men

• Patrick Stewart as Charles Xavier
• Ian McKellen as Magneto
• Alan Cumming as Nightcrawler
• Rebecca Romijn as Mystique
• James Marsden as Cyclops
• Kelsey Grammer as Beast

Others seen in the trailers

Simu Liu (Shang-Chi), Tenoch Huerta (Namor), and Channing Tatum (Gambit).

Marvel has not confirmed every rumored cameo, so treat unconfirmed names as speculation.

What Is Avengers: Doomsday About?

Doctor Doom, a ruler from the Marvel comics, arrives with a plan that threatens the heroes of multiple worlds. The Russo brothers have said Doomsday is the first half of a transition from the Multiverse Saga into the Mutant Saga, with Avengers: Secret Wars following.

Avengers: Secret Wars

The sequel, Avengers: Secret Wars, is scheduled for December 17, 2027.

Avengers: Doomsday Tickets

Tickets went on sale on July 20, 2026, the same day as the first trailer, including showings in Infinity Vision. Availability varies by theater and country, so check your local cinema or ticketing site.

Avengers: Endgame Encore, a re-release of the 2019 film, arrived on September 25, 2026, and included a special look at Doomsday.

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What to Watch Before Avengers: Doomsday

• Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame
• The Fantastic Four: First Steps
• Thunderbolts*
• Captain America: Brave New World
• The Fox-era X-Men films, if you want context for the returning X-Men cast

Sources and Further Reading

• Deadline: Avengers: Doomsday trailer
• Variety: Second trailer at D23
• ABC News: Trailers, tickets and release date
• Space.com: Everything we know about Avengers: Doomsday
• GamesRadar: Release date, cast, plot and trailer
• Yahoo Entertainment: Who's returning
• Wikipedia: Avengers: Doomsday
• Marvel Studios official site

FAQ

When does Avengers: Doomsday come out? December 18, 2026.

Who plays Doctor Doom? Robert Downey Jr.

Who directs Avengers: Doomsday? Anthony and Joe Russo.

Is Chris Evans in Avengers: Doomsday? Yes, he returns as Steve Rogers.

When is Avengers: Secret Wars? December 17, 2027.

Are tickets on sale? Yes, since July 20, 2026.

Last updated: October 22, 2026. Release details and trailer dates can change, so check Marvel's official channels.

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