Marvel Studios has officially announced that the next chapter in the Avengers saga, Avengers: Doomsday, will arrive in theaters on December 18, 2026.

This film marks the beginning of the end for the “Multiverse Saga” and serves as the predecessor to 2027’s Avengers: Secret Wars.

Below are the key confirmed facts regarding the production and cast.

* Release Date: December 18, 2026.

* The Villain: The film introduces Victor von Doom (Doctor Doom) as the primary antagonist of the MCU, replacing the previous focus on Kang the Conqueror.

* Direction: The movie will be directed by Joe and Anthony Russo, the filmmakers behind Infinity War and Endgame.

Confirmed Stars to appear

The cast list for Doomsday is expected to be one of the largest in cinematic history, featuring a mix of legacy icons and new heroes:

* Robert Downey Jr: In a surprising return, Downey Jr. will portray the villainous Doctor Doom rather than his original character, Tony Stark.

* Chris Evans: Recent teasers have confirmed Evans’ return as Steve Rogers, though it is yet to be revealed if he is a multiversal variant or the original Captain America.

* The New Avengers: Confirmed appearances include Anthony Mackie (Captain America), Sebastian Stan (Bucky Barnes), Florence Pugh (Yelena Belova), and Simu Liu (Shang-Chi).

* Cosmic and Fantastic Four Heroes: The cast includes the new Fantastic Four (Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach) as well as Chris Hemsworth (Thor) and Tom Hiddleston (Loki).

While specific plot points remain under wraps, the film is expected to unite heroes from various timelines to face a threat that endangers all of existence.