By KodiExpert Team · Updated 14 November 2026
Avengers: Doomsday opens only in cinemas on December 18, 2026, with Robert Downey Jr. back in the MCU as Doctor Doom. It will not be on Disney+ at launch. Here is everything confirmed so far: the release date, runtime, cast, the IMAX situation, when it should reach streaming, and what to watch first.
Avengers: Doomsday at a glance
- Release date: December 18, 2026, in theaters only
- Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo
- Writer: Stephen McFeely
- Runtime: about 2 hours 45 minutes (reported, not yet official)
- Streaming: Disney+, a few months after the cinema run (date not announced)
When does Avengers: Doomsday come out?
Avengers: Doomsday is released worldwide on Friday, December 18, 2026. It was first set for May 2026, but Disney moved it back seven months in May 2025 to give production more time. Tickets have been on sale for months, and presales are among the biggest Marvel has had.
How long is Avengers: Doomsday?
The Hollywood Reporter has reported a running time of about 2 hours 45 minutes. Marvel has not confirmed it. If that holds, Doomsday is the second-longest Avengers film, behind Endgame (3 hours 1 minute) and ahead of Infinity War (2 hours 29 minutes).
Avengers: Doomsday cast
Marvel revealed much of the cast in a livestream of named chairs in March 2025. Confirmed names include:
- Robert Downey Jr. as Victor von Doom (Doctor Doom)
- Chris Hemsworth as Thor
- Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby as Reed Richards and Sue Storm of the Fantastic Four
- James Marsden (Cyclops), Rebecca Romijn (Mystique) and Channing Tatum (Gambit), bringing the Fox-era X-Men into the MCU
- Chris Evans, who appears as Steve Rogers in the first teaser
The film is the 39th MCU movie and follows on from Spider-Man: Brand New Day, released in July.
Can I see Avengers: Doomsday in IMAX?
Not in the US for its first three weeks. Dune: Part Three opens the same day and has IMAX exclusivity in US theaters. Disney is showing Doomsday in its own premium format, which it calls “Infinity Vision”, and in IMAX only in selected international markets. If the format matters to you, check your cinema’s listings before booking.
When will Avengers: Doomsday be on Disney+?
No streaming date has been announced. Recent MCU films have reached Disney+ roughly three months after release, which would put Doomsday on Disney+ around spring 2027. Treat that as an estimate until Disney confirms it. Before streaming, it should also come to digital purchase and rental.
What to watch before Avengers: Doomsday
Disney+ has a “Countdown to Avengers: Doomsday” watchlist. The essentials:
- Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. Endgame’s “Encore” re-release, with extra footage teasing Doomsday, is coming to Disney+ ahead of the film.
- The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which introduces Pascal and Kirby’s team.
- X-Men and X2, for Marsden and Romijn’s characters.
- Thunderbolts*, the most recent team-up before Doomsday.
All of these are on Disney+ in most regions.
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FAQ
Is Avengers: Doomsday coming to Disney+ on release day?
No. It is a theatrical exclusive. Disney+ will follow, likely a few months later.
Who plays Doctor Doom?
Robert Downey Jr., who previously played Tony Stark / Iron Man.
Is Avengers: Doomsday the last Avengers film?
No. Avengers: Secret Wars follows it as the conclusion of this saga.
Sources: Marvel Studios and Disney, The Hollywood Reporter (runtime), TV Insider (streaming), ABC News. Checked 14 November 2026.