Anticipation for the next installment of Marvel's cinematic universe continues to mount, but delays have put the production timeline for Avengers: Doomsday slightly off course. Originally set to begin filming this March, credible sources now report the cameras won’t start rolling until April 2025. According to scooper Daniel Richtman, the primary reason for this postponement is the script, which still isn’t fully finished. This kind of timing isn’t unusual, as many Marvel projects undergo script tweaks even during filming, making it somewhat of a standard practice within the studio.
Avengers: Doomsday will be penned by none other than Stephen McFeely, renowned for his work on Avengers: Endgame, though this time without his typical writing partner Christopher Markus. Both Doomsday and the upcoming Avengers: Secret Wars will feature fresh scripts drafted from scratch; this process includes scrapping earlier ideas from writers Jeff Loveness and Michael Waldron.
Interestingly, challenges also arise from Tom Holland’s busy schedule, particularly due to his participation in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film, The Odyssey, which begins shooting concurrently. Insider reports indicate Holland will take on the role of Spider-Man, but fans might see more masked scenes. This change means some of Holland's scenes may be shot by stunt doubles, with Holland being called upon primarily for voiceovers when his character does not need to unmask. This decision echoes past practices, reminiscent of how Robert Downey Jr. handled similar situations as Iron Man.
Confirming schedule overlaps, Holland now juggles principal roles across two major Marvel Cinematic Universe projects, which presents unique production hurdles. Alex Perez stated during his 2025 Discord Q&A, relayed by The Cosmic Circus, "Peter Parker’s struggles from Spider-Man: No Way Home will not be a major focus in Avengers: Doomsday. Instead, Spider-Man will stay focused on his mission, hiding his emotions as he faces Doctor Doom. Parker’s personal life will be explored later in Spider-Man 4." This could mean action narratives take precedence, especially since the character's emotional arcs may shift to follow-up films.
The extensive cast roster for Avengers: Doomsday is promising, with multiple characters slated to appear across the vast multiverse. Robert Downey Jr. will portray Doctor Doom, with Chris Evans returning as Nomad and Holland reinforcing his role as Spider-Man. New faces include Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards and Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, among others. The conflict will center around Doctor Doom, who is depicted as complex rather than purely villainous; he believes he is saving the multiverse from existential threats by uniting all universes under his domain.
The film, produced by Kevin Feige and the Russo Brothers’ AGBO banner, aims to weave rich narrative threads from previous Marvel films, culminating this chapter of the Multiverse Saga. Its anticipated release is slated for May 1, 2026, with Avengers: Secret Wars following closely on May 7, 2027.
Filmmakers Anthony and Joe Russo have expressed their excitement about returning to the MCU and delved deep on how ideas for the new projects were initially abandoned. Anthony Russo remarked, "Endgame was the end, and it took a little time for us to begin to think about it as something other than an end. We’ve talked about a lot of ideas," indicating their collaborative process with Marvel executives. Joe added details on how pivotal conversations led to their current project plans: "I called Steve and said, 'Hey, crazy idea. What do you think if we all go back and do Secret Wars?' You were like, 'F*** no. Absolutely not.' And then [Steve] hung up. And the next morning... he called and were like, 'Alright, I have an idea.'"
Preceding the film's shooting, continuing speculation abounds surrounding casting choices and script details, keeping fans eager for the newest incarnation of Marvel's superhero saga. Despite delays, the future remains bright, as directors and producers work behind the scenes to create thrilling new adventures.
With both films intertwining key narrative arcs and focusing on the expansive multiverse, Marvel fans have much to anticipate. The return of beloved characters alongside the introduction of new ones ensures Avengers: Doomsday will resonate within the MCU for years to come.