Overview
- The Hollywood Reporter says the Russo-directed film is in post-production, with additional photography planned for spring before Avengers: Secret Wars begins filming in the summer.
- A first teaser is expected to be attached to Avatar: Fire and Ash in December, according to recent promotional reporting.
- Marvel has officially set a December 18, 2026 release, confirmed Joe and Anthony Russo as directors, and announced Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom.
- Unconfirmed reports depict Doom with a personal motive tied to past time-travel events, with some insiders suggesting he may mislead the Avengers to gain their trust.
- Leaker chatter points to multiple Doom variants and other unannounced roles, while insider Daniel Richtman says Tobey Maguire is expected to appear as Spider-Man and separate reports suggest Tom Holland will not.