Summary
- Avengers: Doomsday is a highly anticipated flagship movie for the MCU.
- Changes in casting and plot decisions have caused concerns among fans.
- Filming delays due to script issues have raised worries about organization and planning.
Every single Marvel Cinematic Universe movie release feels like a monumental event because of the way it’s advertised and marketed. However, when it comes to Avengers: Doomsday, that is actually the case, with this set to be a flagship movie for the franchise that has been years in the making. Yet, the excitement surrounding Avengers: Doomsday’s May 1, 2026 release isn’t at the level previous Avengers films have experienced.
A significant reason for that is all of the changes that have taken place in the build-up, which have made the current phase of the MCU feel disjointed. The decision to pivot away from Kang has had a huge impact, while the casting of Robert Downey Jr as Doctor Doom has also thrown people off due to how unexpected it is. While Avengers: Doomsday is set to feature a blockbuster cast of A-list stars who will draw people to the cinema, the latest rumor regarding the movie will not help people’s concerns heading into it.
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According to industry insider Daniel Richtman, filming for Avengers: Doomsday has now been delayed. Marvel Studios had initially planned for the filming to begin in the United Kingdom in March, with several actors, including Chris Hemsworth, having reportedly been seen arriving in London, England. However, that has now been pushed back to April. While delays in filming and production can happen, the reported reason is slightly more concerning, as it is reportedly due to the script not being ready.
That is alarming news for most MCU fans because the idea that the script for the most important movie on Marvel’s upcoming slate showcases a lack of long-term planning and organization. Fans are already worrying that things feel like they’re being pulled together at the last minute as they are with the multiverse phase, but the fact that plans aren’t concrete for Avengers: Doomsday at this stage is worrying. The film is set to be released next year; therefore, most fans presume Marvel has ideas sorted by now.
Usually, Marvel Studios is highly organized regarding long-term planning, which is how the MCU has been so successful over the years. However, that doesn’t appear to be the case at the moment, and for a film of this size, that could be problematic. Considering the number of actors set to be involved, any delays could have a detrimental impact as the schedules are going to be even tighter. It has already been reported that Tom Holland’s stunt double will be filming many of the Spider-Man scenes due to his availability, and further delays could only increase those problems.
Audiences might not have enjoyed everything about this phase of the MCU, but they were hoping that the upcoming Avengers movies would make it all worthwhile by being blockbuster events. Now, the news that Avengers: Doomsday is going to be delayed in filming has caused a lot of panic among fans and will only add to the general negativity surrounding the MCU by certain people at the moment, which will only increase the pressure on the movie.
Avengers: Doomsday
- Release Date
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May 1, 2026
- Director
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Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
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Vanessa Kirby
Sue Storm / Invisible Woman
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Joseph Quinn
Johnny Storm / Human Torch
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Ebon Moss-Bachrach
Ben Grimm / The Thing
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Pedro Pascal
Reed Richards / Mr. Fantastic
