When is Avengers: Doomsday?
Date: Friday, December 18, 2026. Status: Confirmed by Disney and Marvel Studios. When we last checked, on October 12, 2026, that was 67 days away, about 9 weeks, with roughly 49 weekdays in between.
What we know
Avengers: Doomsday opens exclusively in theaters on Friday, December 18, 2026. It was originally set for May 2026 but moved to December. Joe and Anthony Russo are directing, and Robert Downey Jr. is back, but this time as Doctor Doom, not Iron Man.
Details worth knowing
The cast is massive: Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Pedro Pascal, Paul Rudd, Florence Pugh, Tom Hiddleston, Sebastian Stan, Letitia Wright, plus X-Men legends Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen and James Marsden. Marvel describes heroes from three universes on a collision course. If you want to catch up, the essentials are the recent Fantastic Four film and Thunderbolts*.
Our take
Here's the thing: Dune: Part Three opens the same day. Expect sold-out IMAX screens for both that weekend, and book as soon as tickets go on sale. The follow-up, Avengers: Secret Wars, is scheduled for December 17, 2027.
How to get ready
For opening weekend, buy tickets as soon as they go on sale, especially for IMAX and Dolby screens. Weekday matinees are cheaper and quieter if you're not desperate to see it on night one.
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Source
Date source: Marvel.com. Always check the official source before buying tickets or booking travel.
Frequently asked questions
When is Avengers: Doomsday?
Friday, December 18, 2026.
Is Avengers: Doomsday still coming out on December 18?
Yes, Disney and Marvel list December 18, 2026 as the theatrical release date.