Pre-launch › Announcement & positioning · 22 May 2025 · T−575
Release moved from 1 May to 18 December 2026
Disney pushed Doomsday seven months to 18 December 2026 and Secret Wars to December 2027, citing the scale of production.
Why it matters
The move made it a Christmas film and later put it on the same day as Dune: Part Three.
AnalysisNo standalone Disney release found; Marvel.com's film page now lists 18 December 2026.
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- 22 May 2025 · T−575
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- Pre-launch › Announcement & positioning
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- Distribution & release
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Sources 3
- 'Avengers' Delayed: Marvel Pushes 'Doomsday' and 'Secret Wars' to December 2026 and 2027Variety · 22 May 2025 · variety.com · SecondaryVerifies: Move from 1 May to 18 Dec 2026
- 'Avengers: Doomsday' and 'Avengers: Secret Wars' Delay Release Dates From May to DecemberThe Hollywood Reporter · 22 May 2025 · hollywoodreporter.com · SecondaryVerifies: Release date move
- Avengers: Doomsday (2026)Marvel.com · marvel.com · PrimaryVerifies: Official title and US release date, December 18, 2026
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