MCU's Avengers: Doomsday marks new beginning, say Russos

The future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is becoming clearer as directors Anthony and Joe Russo discuss their upcoming films, Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. They believe these two movies will start a new chapter for the MCU, different from their previous projects, Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. Joe Russo mentioned that while Infinity War and Endgame marked the end of a story arc, Doomsday and Secret Wars will introduce fresh beginnings. The directors expressed excitement about returning to the Marvel world after wrapping up their last project. Anthony Russo shared that a creative idea sparked their return to the franchise. He emphasized that they feel optimistic about the new story and the talented team they are working with. However, he admitted that Doomsday carries a lot of pressure to meet audience expectations. The Russos revealed that Marvel producer Kevin Feige suggested bringing back Robert Downey Jr. for Doomsday. Initially, they were hesitant, lacking a solid story. But an idea from writer Steve McFeely eventually convinced them. Joe Russo also discussed the importance of complex villains, noting that characters who think of themselves as heroes are more interesting. Their goal is to create well-rounded characters that audiences can connect with. Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled to be released on May 1, 2026, and Avengers: Secret Wars will follow on May 7, 2027. Fans will need to wait a bit longer to see what the Russo brothers have planned. In other news, Kevin Feige hinted at the introduction of X-Men characters in upcoming MCU films. He suggested that recognizable X-Men characters will appear soon, leading toward a focus on the mutants in the future of the MCU. Feige is excited about integrating the X-Men into the storyline, calling it a dream come true. Marvel Studios has also added three untitled projects to their 2028 schedule, making it likely that one of them will feature the X-Men.