Marvel SDCC revealed a major change coming to the Marvel Cinematic Universe that will send shockwaves through the entire fanbase. Avengers 5 finally gets a new title and it will be called Avengers: Judgment DayBut surprisingly, that's not the biggest news to come out of the panel. That honor goes to the reveal that Doctor Doom is coming to the MCU and will be played by Robert Downey Jr.
Yes, Iron Man the actor Downey Jr. will finally return to the Marvel Universe, but as one of the franchise's biggest antagonists. Secret Wars The film wraps up the entire multiverse saga, and it looks like one of its original stars will be around to see it happen — but he won't be fighting for the good guys.
The next two Avengers films will take place in Phase 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
the The Avengers The movies have been huge for the MCU, with the likes of Avengers: Infinity War The film grossed a whopping $2.048 billion at the worldwide box office, Avengers: Endgame No matter what happens in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it's clear that audiences can't resist heading to the cinema to see their favorite heroes on the big screen.
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However, while the former The Avengers The journeys have included characters such as Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man, Chris Evans' Captain America, Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow, Chris Hemsworth's Thor, and Mark Ruffalo's Bruce Banner/Hulk. Doomsday The cast of heroes is still unknown, and Marvel President Kevin Feige has said that we shouldn't expect to see every hero in the next installment.
“I rarely talk about this in absolutes, right? The idea of never seeing someone again, we have Tim Blake Nelson in a movie coming next year, right? So I never talk about it in absolutes. But the reality is, you know, we're going to be telling a story in these Avengers movies, and there's not going to be room for 100,000 characters in it. So we're going to have to make choices, that's for sure. But that doesn't mean you're never going to see anyone again.”
Avengers: Judgment Day It is scheduled to be released on May 1, 2026, and will be followed by Avengers: Secret Wars On May 7, 2027, as part of Phase Six of the MCU. Phase Five is still ongoing, with Deadpool and Wolverine Now in theaters.
