Avengers: Endgame
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Avengers: Doomsday director says it's important to "surprise audiences" by making changes to beloved…
Avengers: Doomsday director Anthony Russo discussed the challenges of balancing audience expectations with creative storytelling for beloved Marvel characters. He emphasized the importance of surprising both the filmmakers and the audience with character evolution, citing the casting of Robert Downey Jr. as Victor Von Doom as a prime example of this delicate balance.
Avengers Doomsday co-director responds to fan theory that Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark and Victor Von Doom are…
Avengers: Doomsday co-director Anthony Russo addressed fan theories suggesting a connection between Robert Downey Jr.'s portrayal of Victor Von Doom and his previous role as Tony Stark. Russo confirmed Robert Downey Jr. is fully committed to the role of Victor Von Doom and hinted at a deliberate connection, leaving further details for the theatrical release.
Anthony Russo says they haven't announced the full Avengers: Doomsday cast yet, and he gets confused about who has…
Co-director Anthony Russo stated that the full cast for Avengers: Doomsday has not yet been announced and admitted to getting confused about who has been revealed. He and his brother Joe Russo are still actively involved in the film's production. The article lists several confirmed cast members and speculates on potential appearances by characters like Wolverine and Spider-Man.
Anthony Russo breaks down the Steve and Peggy Avengers: Endgame Encore bonus footage: "That's where Doomsday…
Co-director Anthony Russo discussed the new bonus footage in Avengers: Endgame Encore, which features an altered ending that directly sets up the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday. The scene shows Loki interacting with Steve Rogers and Peggy Carter, hinting at the origins of 'Doomsday' and its connection to the Time Variance Authority.
The Avengers: Endgame Encore footage has me convinced that Victor Von Doom is a Tony Stark variant
New footage from the Avengers: Endgame Encore re-release, featuring Doctor Doom forging his mask alongside a sound effect referencing Tony Stark's original Iron Man suit, has fueled fan theories. Many now believe Victor Von Doom is a variant of Tony Stark, a concept supported by the MCU's exploration of the multiverse and collapsing timelines.
7 years after it released, Avengers: Endgame is on track to top the box office again this weekend
Seven years after its initial release, Avengers: Endgame is projected to top the box office again this weekend with its "Encore" re-release, potentially earning $25-28 million domestically. This re-release, which includes new footage setting up the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, could also help Endgame surpass Avatar as the highest-grossing film of all time.
Robert Downey Jr. says he returned to the MCU to "redefine the genre of superhero movies"
Robert Downey Jr. is returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Victor Von Doom in Avengers: Doomsday, aiming to "redefine the genre of superhero movies." He cited the challenge and the opportunity to excite audiences as reasons for his return. This comes as the MCU faces superhero fatigue, with hopes that Doomsday will be a turning point.
Guardians of the Galaxy's Sean Gunn has "retired" from mocapping Rocket Raccoon because he's too old
Sean Gunn, the actor who provided motion capture for Rocket Raccoon in the Guardians of the Galaxy films, has announced his retirement from the role due to the physical toll it took on his body, particularly his feet and ankles. He cited that turning 50 made the demanding physical requirements of the job too difficult to continue.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has finally topped Star Wars: The Force Awakens to become the highest-grossing movie ever at…
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has surpassed Star Wars: The Force Awakens to become the highest-grossing movie of all time at the North American box office, earning over $936 million. The film also holds the title for the highest-grossing Marvel movie domestically. Globally, it has grossed $2.45 billion.
Avengers: Endgame Encore will feature under 2 minutes of new footage in regular screenings
The re-release of Avengers: Endgame, titled Avengers: Endgame Encore, will feature minimal new footage in its regular screenings, with the standard version adding just over two minutes. A special "Infinity Vision" version will include approximately five minutes of new content. Directors Joe and Anthony Russo have teased the added scenes will connect Endgame to the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday.
What is Avengers: Endgame Encore? Marvel's new re-release, explained
Avengers: Endgame Encore is a theatrical re-release of Avengers: Endgame, featuring four minutes of bonus footage, a new post-credits scene, and a sneak peek at Avengers: Doomsday. The re-release, which has a runtime of 185 minutes and is presented in IMAX and Infinity Vision formats, is considered required viewing by the Russo brothers to bridge the narrative gap before Avengers: Doomsday's release on December 18.
We're less than 100 days out from Avengers: Doomsday and it's already made $40 million
Avengers: Doomsday has already achieved a record-breaking $40 million in domestic pre-sales in the US, 100 days before its December 18, 2026 release. This strong performance suggests it could potentially surpass Avengers: Endgame's worldwide gross. The film faces competition from Dune: Part 3 and will see a re-release of Endgame on September 25.
Sony executive says Spider-Man: Brand New Day was such a success because it's "not so much a superhero film,…
Sony executive Tom Rothman attributes the massive success of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the second highest-grossing superhero film of all time, to its relatable human story about loneliness and friendship, rather than just its superhero elements. The film has earned $2.4 billion worldwide and continues to resonate with audiences for its exploration of the transition into adulthood.
VisionQuest showrunner says the new Marvel TV show will offer a new, heartbreaking perspective on Iron Man's death
VisionQuest showrunner Terry Matalas stated that the new Marvel TV show will explore Iron Man's death in Avengers: Endgame from the perspective of the AI FRIDAY. Matalas discussed how the show will delve into the nature of AI sentience and their potential for corporeal forms.
Avengers: Doomsday star Chris Evans says he returned as Steve Rogers because he feels "very at home with the…
Chris Evans stated that returning as Steve Rogers in Avengers: Doomsday was an easy decision because he feels a strong connection to the character. He will appear in both Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, with the latter releasing next year. Evans hinted at an "interesting situation" for Rogers, suggesting the character will face significant challenges.
Marvel fans want Secret Invasion decanonized from the sacred timeline: "[It] genuinely did so much damage to Nick…
Marvel fans are discussing whether the Disney Plus series Secret Invasion should be decanonized from the Marvel Cinematic Universe due to its impact on the character of James Rhodes. The debate centers on whether the real Rhodey was replaced by a Skrull before or after Avengers: Endgame, and how this affects his presence in that film. Fans express a desire to disregard the events of Secret Invasion, particularly in light of the Avengers: Endgame Encore re-release.
The Avengers: Endgame Encore trailer has Marvel fans wondering how the new footage "won't feel shoehorned…
Avengers: Endgame is returning to theaters with a special "Encore" edition featuring four minutes of new footage and additional teases for fans. The added content is speculated to set up the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, with fans discussing how the new scenes will be integrated into the film. The special edition is set to release on September 25, 2026.
Avengers: Endgame Encore will seemingly look different to the 2019 Marvel original
The "Encore" edition of Avengers: Endgame, set to release on September 25, will feature new footage and improved color grading compared to the original 2019 film. Directors Joe and Anthony Russo have stated this version is intended to connect the story to the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, releasing December 18.
One Marvel fan might have already worked out how the Avengers: Endgame re-release will connect to Doomsday, and…
A fan theory suggests Doctor Doom, potentially an alternate Tony Stark variant, is the reason Doctor Strange only saw one winning timeline in Avengers: Endgame. This theory posits that Strange guided Stark towards sacrifice to prevent a future where Stark becomes Doom. The upcoming re-release, Avengers: Endgame Encore, will add four minutes of footage and aims to bridge the gap to Avengers: Doomsday.
Avengers: Endgame Encore includes an "additional sneak peek" of Avengers: Doomsday – but not in every…
Disney has confirmed that certain screenings of the Avengers: Endgame Encore re-release will feature an exclusive sneak peek of Avengers: Doomsday. This bonus footage will be available in IMAX and Infinity Vision screenings, with director Joe Russo stating the Encore acts as a narrative bridge between the two films.