Washington [US]: Filmmakers Joe and Anthony Russo, widely known as the Russo Brothers, shared insights about shooting their upcoming Marvel films, Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, set for release in 2026 and 2027, respectively.
“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,” said Joe Russo at the world premiere of Netflix’s The Electric State in Los Angeles, as reported by Deadline.
Expressing their enthusiasm for the projects, Joe added, “But we’re very excited about it. 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.”
When asked about potential appearances from X-Men or Deadpool characters in the films, Joe Russo responded, “Who knows? I don’t know. I don’t know who we’re gonna see. I still don’t know.”
Anthony Russo also remained cryptic, stating, “If you close your eyes and use your imagination, you can see anyone you want. Whoever tickles your fancy.”
Chris Pratt, known for his role as Star-Lord in Guardians of the Galaxy, was also asked about a possible cameo. He playfully replied that he “knows” fans would be thrilled to see his return.
“Anybody in the Marvel bag could show up in this movie,” added Joe Russo, as per Deadline.
The highly anticipated Avengers: Doomsday, directed by the Russo Brothers, is slated for release on May 1, 2026. The film will feature Robert Downey Jr. in a surprising new role as Doctor Doom, marking his return to the MCU in a completely different character.
Additionally, Avengers: Doomsday will include several beloved MCU characters, including some original Avengers. The cast will also feature the new Fantastic Four members: Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Vanessa Kirby, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, who will join the Avengers in this multiversal adventure.
Following Avengers: Doomsday, Avengers: Secret Wars is scheduled for release in May 2027, promising a grand-scale crossover that will continue to explore the expanding MCU.