Marvel followers hoping to catch the next “Avengers” movies should wait somewhat longer.
Marvel Studios just introduced main delays for the highly-anticipated “Avengers: Doomsday” and “Avengers: Secret Wars.” In the event you had your calendars set for these epic showdowns, it is time to seize your eraser. The Avengers are going to wish just a bit extra time to assemble.
Initially set for launch in Could 2026 and Could 2027, the superhero flicks have now been pushed again by a fairly vital period of time. “Avengers: Doomsday” is formally shifting to December 18, 2026, whereas “Avengers: Secret Wars” lands on December 17, 2027. These are massive shifts from Marvel’s conventional early Could launch dates, which have traditionally kicked off the summer season film season.
Marvel’s reshuffling has additionally shaken up Disney’s broader launch schedule. “The Satan Wears Prada 2” will now snag “Avengers: Doomsday’s” authentic Could 2026 spot as an early summer season headliner.
Marvel hasn’t defined the precise purpose behind these delays, however contemplating the large scope and star-studded casts, it is secure to imagine some complexities in manufacturing are enjoying an enormous function.
Each “Doomsday” and “Secret Wars” are set to supply some fairly main character crossovers, pulling heroes from “Avengers,” “Implausible 4” and “X-Males” which makes them fairly formidable installments within the long-running superhero saga.
Followers nonetheless have loads to look ahead to, even when it means ready just a few extra months to see all of it come to fruition. And there is loads of purpose to be enthusiastic about being a Marvel fan proper now, particularly “Thunderbolts*,” aka “The New Avengers,” a few of whom will likely be featured within the now-delayed movies.
Plus, Robert Downey Jr. is returning to the MCU. He gained’t be reprising his iconic function as Iron Man. As an alternative, he’s getting into the boots of Physician Doom, one in every of Marvel’s most legendary villains.
Whereas this delay may be disappointing to some Marvel lovers, historical past reveals that additional manufacturing time sometimes leads to a stronger, extra polished remaining product. “Avengers: Doomsday” and “Avengers: Secret Wars” may require endurance, however they’re shaping as much as be definitely worth the wait.
And till then, there’s nonetheless an enormous again catalog of the remainder of the MCU to burn by. This additional time may be precisely what you have to stand up to hurry on the place the mightiest superhero staff stands proper now.