Production Start Date for Avengers: Doomsday Announced

Production Timeline and Cast Details for Avengers: Doomsday

Filming for Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled to commence in March 2025 in London and will continue until August 2025.
The film will feature a blend of characters from The Fantastic Four and Thunderbolts, ensuring a diverse cast.
With a release date set for May 1, 2026, Robert Downey Jr. returns as the iconic supervillain, Doctor Doom.

In an exciting update for Marvel fans, two new Avengers films are on the horizon, following more than five years since Avengers: Endgame. Recent reports confirm the production schedule for Avengers: Doomsday, indicating that unless unforeseen issues arise, the movie is on track for its 2026 debut.

Background on Avengers: Doomsday

Marvel Studios initially unveiled Avengers: The Kang Dynasty and Avengers: Secret Wars during the 2022 San Diego Comic-Con. The original premise for The Kang Dynasty involved the Avengers attempting to board Kang’s starship, Damocles Base. However, following legal troubles involving lead actor Jonathan Majors, Marvel opted to pivot, renaming the project to Avengers: Doomsday and reintroducing Robert Downey Jr. in the role of Doctor Doom. This strategic shift aims to reinvigorate audience interest after a lukewarm response to the initial supervillain narrative. The title change was officially announced in July 2024.

Production and Cast Insights

The last installment in the Avengers franchise, Endgame, premiered back in 2019, leaving fans eager for the next saga. According to documents reviewed by Maxblizz, filming is set to kick off in March 2025 in London. This extensive shooting timeline spans five months, concluding in August 2025. Notably, the cast will include members from The Fantastic Four, such as Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss, alongside a variety of stars from the Thunderbolts universe, including Sebastian Stan and Florence Pugh.

Familiar faces from previous Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films will also return, enhancing the film’s appeal. Tom Holland reprises his role as Spider-Man, with Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlet Witch and Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange.

Speculations Surrounding Character Roles

Chris Evans’ return as Captain America remains shrouded in mystery, with rumors suggesting potential scenarios where he could renew his iconic role, even as Anthony Mackie’s character, Sam Wilson, takes on the Captain America mantle. Fans are also speculating on the possibility of Evans portraying another character, like Johnny Storm, a role he previously played in the Fantastic Four franchise. Additionally, Hayley Atwell is expected to reprise her role as Peggy Carter, while Ana de Armas’s character details are still under wraps.

Anticipation for the Release

Given the structured production timeline, it appears Avengers: Doomsday will meet its anticipated release date. Following the wrap-up of filming in August, the project will have a solid nine months for post-production. Unless faced with significant delays, such as labor strikes or pandemics, fans eagerly await the next chapter in the Avengers saga after more than five years of anticipation.

The film’s direction indicates a mix of leadership dynamics within the team, possibly with Mackie’s Captain America at the helm. The inclusion of the The Fantastic Four suggests a collaborative effort, while the morally complex Thunderbolts could add intriguing layers to the storyline. This diverse ensemble promises a thrilling cinematic experience for audiences.