Avengers: Doomsday major update shared by Russo brothers. 'We may or may not survive'

Joe and Anthony Russo, the acclaimed directors behind Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, have opened up about their upcoming Marvel projects—Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. The highly anticipated films are scheduled for release in 2026 and 2027, respectively.

During the world premiere of The Electric State at the Egyptian Theatre Hollywood, Joe Russo spoke to Deadline about the ambitious production schedule. He revealed that both films are being shot in London and will be filmed back-to-back. “It’s all in London, we’re shooting them fairly back-to-back, it’s a lot of work again, we may or may not survive, we’ll see,” he said, highlighting the demanding nature of the projects.

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Despite the intense workload, the Russo brothers are excited about the direction of the new films. “We found a way into the story that we think is gonna be challenging for audiences, it’s challenging for us to execute. And it’s really exciting for us, it gets us out of bed to do it,” Joe added.

A major revelation about the upcoming films is the return of Robert Downey Jr. to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). However, he will not be reprising his iconic role as Iron Man. Instead, he is set to play the formidable villain Doctor Doom.

This unexpected casting has generated significant buzz, as it marks a drastic shift from his previous heroic portrayal. Doctor Doom is expected to be a key antagonist, possibly facing off against the Fantastic Four and Sam Wilson’s Captain America.

Potential Cameos and the Expanding Marvel Universe

When asked whether Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars would feature long-awaited characters from the X-Men universe or Deadpool, Joe Russo remained cryptic. “Who knows? I don’t know. I don’t know who we’re gonna see. I still don’t know,” he said. He further teased, “Anybody in the Marvel bag could show up in this movie.”

The Russo brothers' return to the MCU was driven by their enthusiasm for adapting the Secret Wars storyline, originally introduced in the 2015 comic series by Jonathan Hickman. This narrative involves the collision of multiple universes, leading to a high-stakes battle between various Marvel characters.

Future Projects

Aside from their Marvel commitments, the Russo brothers are also involved in The Electric State, a sci-fi adventure based on Simon Stålenhag’s graphic novel. The film stars Chris Pratt, Millie Bobby Brown, Ke Huy Quan, Stanley Tucci, and Giancarlo Esposito. It is set to premiere on Netflix on March 14, 2025.

With their hands full with multiple large-scale projects, the Russo brothers are once again gearing up to push the boundaries of storytelling within the MCU. Fans eagerly await how Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars will redefine the Marvel universe.