On Thursday evening, Marvel Studios announced that the next two Avengers movies have been delayed. Avengers: Doomsday, which is currently in production, was initially meant to be released on May 1, 2026. Instead, the movie will now open on December 18, 2026. While Avengers: Secret Wars has been delayed to December 17, 2027 from its original release date of May 7, 2027.
While it isn’t entirely clear why the films were moved, it’s suspected that the delay is to help production. Both Doomsday and Secret Wars are huge production for Marvel Studios, and the move comes as the studio is keen on putting its focus back on quality over quantity. Thunderbolts*, which was well received among critics and fans alike, is the first step in the right direction for the Marvel Cinematic Universe after suffering a few recent missteps. Previously, Marvel Studios has often scheduled releases a year out from the start of production, leaving little room for era both with the production and visual effects. The slight delays should prove beneficial for both titles, especially given the large cast expected in both films.
Joe and Anthony Russo, the directing duo behind some of Marvel Studios’ biggest hits, return to helm the next two Avengers installments. Production kicked off on Doomsday back in April, following Marvel Studios’ cast reveal via use of set chairs. While Marvel Studios has yet to unveil any official footage from the film, it was revealed that the first official look at Robert Downey Jr. as Doom was unveiled during the recent Disney Blockbuster Consumer Products show.
Source: THR.
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