Directors Joe and Anthony Russo (the Russo Brothers), who have delivered many landmark films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) history, have made a major announcement regarding their upcoming Avengers films. They have confirmed that they will be simultaneously shooting ‘Avengers: Doomsdays’ and ‘Avengers: Secret Wars,’ marking one of the most ambitious projects in MCU history.
London Filming, Embracing the Challenge
In an interview with Deadline, Joe Russo stated, "We're shooting both films concurrently, and it will be in London. This is a tremendously large undertaking for us, but we're incredibly excited about it. It will deliver a new and thrilling experience for audiences."
The Russo Brothers have a proven track record of large-scale filmmaking. They previously helmed blockbuster hits such as ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier,’ ‘Captain America: Civil War,’ ‘Avengers: Infinity War,’ and ‘Avengers: Endgame.’ Their ‘Avengers: Endgame’ achieved box office history, grossing $2.79 billion.
A Major MCU Crossover?
When asked about the possibility of a major crossover event in these films due to the multiverse, Anthony Russo cryptically replied, "If you close your eyes and use your imagination, you can see whoever you want. Whatever you like."
This statement has fueled speculation among MCU fans. Marvel has recently begun integrating mutants into their cinematic universe, leading fans to anticipate the potential appearance of Wolverine, Professor X, Deadpool, and other popular mutants in ‘Avengers: Secret Wars.’
Release Dates and Marvel's Strategy
Marvel Studios has already announced release dates for both films. This strategy has proven successful for the MCU before. Similar to ‘Infinity War’ and ‘Endgame,’ Marvel plans to present these two new films as an epic saga.
* ‘Avengers: Doomsdays’ – May 1, 2026
* ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’ – May 7, 2027
High Expectations with the Russo Brothers' Return
The Russo Brothers are known for their expertise in large-scale storytelling and balancing multiple superheroes effectively. Fans are highly enthusiastic about their return, knowing the duo previously delivered the excellent ‘Infinity Saga’ for the MCU. While the specific superheroes featured in these films haven't been officially revealed, it's clear that ‘Secret Wars’ will likely deliver some of the MCU's biggest and most thrilling moments.
