Avengers Doomsday Release Delayed to December 2026
The decision to delay the release dates is reportedly to allow more time for production, with the production team working on a "gargantuan vision" for the films. The delay also means that Disney will still have a movie opening in the coveted start-of-summer slot in 2026, with 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' set to open on May 1.
Disney has pushed back the release dates for its next two Avengers films, Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, to December 18, 2026, and December 17, 2027, respectively, allowing more time for the production team to execute on a "gargantuan vision."
The delays come as Disney announced a sweeping reorganization of its coming theatrical slate, removing several unannounced Marvel titles from its calendar. The new pre-holiday December frame for both "Avengers" installments is the same one that "Spider-Man: No Way Home" launched on in 2021, which became one of the franchise's highest-grossing installments at $1.9 billion worldwide.
Avengers: Doomsday is currently in production, and the delay will give the production team more time to work on the film. The latest Marvel movies are expected to be two of the biggest titles Marvel has ever made, with a number of characters from 'Thunderbolts' also set to feature in the films. Disney also announced updates for other films, including Ridley Scott's post-apocalyptic thriller "The Dog Stars" and "The Devil Wears Prada 2," which will be released on March 27, 2026, and May 1, 2026, respectively.
The delay of Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars is expected to have a significant impact on the box office, as both films are highly anticipated and expected to perform well. The new release dates will give Disney a strong presence in the holiday season, with both films set to debut in December.