Avengers: Doomsday will release in Indian cinemas on December 17, 2026, a day before its scheduled release in the United States on December 18, Marvel India confirmed in a festive video message from stars Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans.
In the video, recorded for Diwali, Downey Jr. and Evans wished Indian audiences a happy festival before sharing the early date. The film will arrive in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, giving Indian audiences the first chance anywhere to watch Marvel’s next big-screen team-up.
Downey Jr., who previously played Tony Stark, returns to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the villain Doctor Doom, while Evans reprises his role as Steve Rogers, the former Captain America. Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, the film brings together heroes from across the franchise to face an existential threat, and is the 39th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The early India date follows a familiar pattern for major Hollywood releases, where a Thursday opening gives the film a four-day opening weekend. Avengers: Doomsday will be followed by Avengers: Secret Wars, currently expected in December 2027.
Read also: Sandra Huller joins Avengers: Doomsday in secret cameo role and Jay-Z to headline the Super Bowl 2027 halftime show
Bhudev Bhagaliya is an experienced and senior journalist who has carved a distinct niche for himself in the world of Hindi journalism through his profound understanding and precise writing style. With over two decades of experience in the field of journalism, he has held key responsibilities at Dainik Hindustan for 12 years and at Amar Ujala for one year. Currently, he serves as the Content Editor for the Jagrook Youth News newspaper and portal, where he plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality and credibility of the news content. Bhudev Bhagaliya consistently writes about issues that help raise awareness within society and among the younger generation.