Marvel Launches Production on 'Avengers: Doomsday' with Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom

The MCU's next chapter begins filming in London, featuring an expansive ensemble cast and a pivot to Doctor Doom as the Multiverse Saga's central villain.

Production for 'Avengers: Doomsday' has officially started in London, with the film set for release on May 1, 2026.
Robert Downey Jr. returns to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, this time portraying the iconic villain Doctor Doom.
The Russo Brothers, directors of 'Avengers: Endgame,' are back to helm both 'Avengers: Doomsday' and its sequel, 'Secret Wars.'
The film's 27-member cast includes returning MCU heroes, Fox X-Men actors like Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen, and the Fantastic Four.
Marvel has shifted its narrative focus from Kang the Conqueror to Doctor Doom as the Multiverse Saga's primary antagonist following Jonathan Majors' legal troubles.