'Avengers: Doomsday' will take the MCU 'back to Phase Zero,' according to the Russo Brothers
'Avengers: Doomsday' is set to take the Marvel Cinematic Universe back to its roots, as stated by directors Joe and Anthony Russo. The film will feature Robert Downey Jr. in a new role as Dr. Doom and will include characters from various franchises. Scheduled for release on December 18, 2026, the movie aims to provide a fresh start without relying on past storylines.
- ▪The film is officially part of Phase Six of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
- ▪Directors Joe and Anthony Russo emphasized that 'Doomsday' will start over from scratch.
- ▪Robert Downey Jr. will portray the supervillain Victor von Doom, also known as Doctor Doom.
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Entertainment Movies 'Avengers: Doomsday' will take the MCU 'back to Phase Zero,' according to the Russo Brothers News By Christina Izzo published 3 June 2026 Led by Robert Downey, Jr. as Dr. Doom, the superhero flick will bring together characters from 'The Avengers,' 'Fantastic Four' and the 'X-Men' franchise When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Marvel) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter If you want to get technical, then "Avengers: Doomsday" is officially part of Phase Six of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which, along with fellow superhero flicks like last year’s “The Fantastic…
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