Summary
- Script for Avengers: Doomsday not finished while filming, may lead to chaos.
- Some actors not signed on yet, revealing lack of organization for the movie.
- Original plans shifted due to Kang casting issues, Robert Downey Jr. Now Doctor Doom.
Avengers: Doomsday has recently begun filming in London, England, with the Russo Brothers teasing fans with a shot from the set. While that positive news has fans buzzing, many negative and worrying stories have also emerged about Marvel Studios' latest project.
Avengers: Doomsday is set to be one of the biggest movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's history, with an off-the-scale scope. Tapping into the multiverse to bring many of the franchise's biggest characters together should be something that fans are only excited about. However, the concerning updates emerging for this project are starting to cause a sense of nerves about its quality and potential.
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Avengers: Doomsday Is Going Through Script Problems
The Reason Why Is Worrying For People
Considering that filming for Avengers: Doomsday has already commenced, people naturally presumed that the script would be put together and ready to go, with Marvel Studios having it under lock and key so no leaks can get out. However, a recent update revealed that the Avengers: Doomsday script is still not finished. The Russo Brothers are currently filming the movie with many of the biggest actors in the world, but none of them have a finished script to use. It's a situation that can easily lead to chaos behind the scenes, as there are likely going to be many changes taking place as the filming process goes on. The script is currently being worked on and will continue until it's finished, but that's less than ideal when filming is already taking place. The Russo Brothers will likely be shooting things that aren't set to change to be as efficient as possible, but in a movie with this many people, it is going to be problematic if scenes are added in late on. It cannot be guaranteed that everyone will always be free and available, which is where big issues could crop up further down the line.
While the idea of the script not being ready is certainly worrying, the reason why is even more so. That's because not every actor has signed on to Avengers: Doomsday yet, despite the filming process already beginning. It's unknown how many actors aren't signed on or how prominent their roles were planned to be, but it showcases a horrifying lack of organization for a movie of this magnitude. Marvel Studios announced the cast in a five-hour livestream, but they have also teased that other actors will be revealed later. Whether they were held back due to contractual issues is unclear. However, after confirming a wide range of actors for Avengers: Doomsday, audiences will be expecting to see them in some capacity.
Marvel Already Had To Shift Gears To Make Avengers: Doomsday
The Original Plans Were Focused On Kang
These script issues are not the first problems that Marvel Studios have been hit with when it comes to Avengers: Doomsday. After all, this movie wasn't originally supposed to exist in the first place. The original plan was for the next Avengers film to be titled Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, which should have been released this week. Situations beyond Marvel's control forced changes after Jonathan Majors was dropped as Kang due to his domestic abuse trial, but that did lead to a huge reshuffle with the plans. Whether certain details from the original movie are going to be carried across to Avengers: Doomsday is unknown, but Marvel Studios ended up bringing Robert Downey Jr. Back instead.
The former Iron Man star is now set to take on a villainous role by portraying Doctor Doom, which was a casting announcement that split fans. There was a lot of genuine excitement surrounding his return because the Academy Award-winning actor is such a talent and is dedicated to the MCU. However, others felt that it was a cheap plot to try and get fans excited about the franchise again and was more of a promotional trick than something to genuinely benefit the story. However, whether Downey Jr.'s casting was a success is something people will have to wait until May 1, 2026, to find out.
Marvel's Lack Of Organization Might Negatively Impact Avengers: Doomsday
A Rushed Product Doesn't Scream Quality
Marvel fans will always be excited about a new Avengers movie simply because they're such spectacles. Throwing many of the biggest heroes and villains together into one melting pot of a film is exciting, as there's the opportunity for crossover moments that nobody ever anticipated seeing. That should lead to Avengers: Doomsday performing well at the box office because audiences are genuinely interested in seeing this film. The financial return should be substantial regardless of how many issues Marvel Studios might have to overcome behind the scenes. However, that doesn't mean the movie's quality will be good. Audiences have high expectations regarding MCU films, which are raised even higher when the Avengers name is put on. Given that Avengers: Endgame was the last entry into that particular franchise, people will be comparing it, and falling short of the mark will not be accepted by fans. However, with so much chaos surrounding Avengers: Doomsday and a real lack of planning, this might be Marvel's weakest entry to date.
Avengers: Doomsday
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- December 18, 2026
- Director
- Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
- Writers
- Stephen McFeely, Michael Waldron, Jack Kirby, Stan Lee
