Disney has officially postponed the release dates for the upcoming Marvel films Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. Avengers: Doomsday will now hit theaters on December 18, 2026, a delay of seven months from its original May 1, 2026 date. Meanwhile, Avengers: Secret Wars is rescheduled from May 7, 2027, to December 17, 2027. This recalibration of release dates also leads to the removal of several unannounced Marvel projects from the calendar. Notably, the filming for Avengers: Doomsday is currently underway in the UK. Fans are buzzing about the potential return of beloved characters and dramatic confrontations expected in this installment directed by the Russo Brothers.

Why were the Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars release dates postponed?

The release dates were postponed as part of a broader recalibration by Disney, which included the removal of multiple unannounced Marvel projects from its calendar, ensuring a strategic alignment for upcoming releases.

Avengers: Doomsday is a highly anticipated film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) that continues the storyline established in previous phases. Directed by the Russo Brothers, renowned for their previous work on Marvel films, fans are eager to see the culmination of several character arcs and potential epic battles. The delay has stirred discussions regarding its implications on the MCU's overall timeline and the introduction of new characters into the franchise.