HOLLYWOOD, CA – Marvel fans will have to wait a little longer for the highly anticipated conclusion to the Multiverse Saga, as Disney has officially pushed back the release dates for “Avengers: Doomsday” and “Avengers: Secret Wars.” The monumental films, previously set for summer releases, are now slated for late 2026 and 2027, respectively.

• Release Dates Shift: Avengers: Doomsday moves to December 2026, and Avengers: Secret Wars to December 2027.
• Multiverse Saga Finale: These films are the climactic conclusion to the MCU’s current overarching narrative.
• Extended Wait: The delays signal Marvel’s commitment to ensuring the immense scale of these projects.

New Release Dates Revealed

“Avengers: Doomsday,” originally targeting a May 1, 2026, premiere, will now hit theaters on December 18, 2026. Its direct sequel, “Avengers: Secret Wars,” which was initially planned for May 7, 2027, has been moved to December 17, 2027. This seven-month delay for each film signifies a significant shift in Marvel Studios’ theatrical schedule, with some speculating it’s to allow more time for the immense undertaking these projects represent.

Placing the Films in the MCU Timeline

These two “Avengers” films are poised to be the grand finale of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s current overarching narrative, known as the Multiverse Saga. This saga, encompassing Phase Four, Phase Five, and the upcoming Phase Six, has been building towards a multiversal conflict, with characters grappling with the implications of parallel realities and incursions.

“Avengers: Doomsday” is expected to serve as the direct lead-in to “Secret Wars,” much like “Avengers: Infinity War” set the stage for “Avengers: Endgame” in the Infinity Saga. The current MCU roadmap places “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” in July 2025, and “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” in July 2026. This means “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” will now arrive before “Doomsday,” potentially altering the immediate post-Doomsday landscape for the web-slinger’s next solo outing.

While specific plot details remain under wraps, both “Doomsday” and “Secret Wars” are rumored to feature a massive ensemble cast, potentially bringing back familiar faces from across the MCU’s history and even other Marvel film franchises, to confront a threat that spans the entire multiverse. The delays, while a test of patience for fans, suggest Marvel is dedicating ample time to ensure these climactic events deliver on the massive expectations.