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Fall Movie Preview: Russo Brothers, Maestros of Ensembles, Test Their Limits in 'Avengers: Doomsday'
The film unites the Avengers, Wakandans, Fantastic Four and original X-Men as Robert Downey Jr. returns as Doctor Doom.
- Anthony Russo and Joe are directing Avengers: Doomsday, set for release on December 18, uniting the Avengers, Wakandans, Fantastic Four, and X-Men in a unique juggling act.
- Originally conceived as The Kang Dynasty, the film underwent retooling after Jonathan Majors was dropped from the franchise. Robert Downey joined as Doctor Doom, saying he wouldn't have returned without the Russos.
- Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige acknowledged that oversaturation contributed to rockier MCU phases compared to earlier success. Endgame grossed $2.8 billion worldwide, setting a benchmark for the franchise's expectations.
- To guide Doomsday, the Russos drew inspiration from Westerns, specifically "Once Upon a Time in the West." Joe cited their large Italian family upbringing as an influence on ensemble storytelling.
- The brothers are currently producing Doomsday alongside its 2027 follow-up, Secret Wars. Their production company, AGBO, has become a consistent blockbuster maker beyond the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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Avengers: Doomsday Directors On Shooting With An Unfinished Script, Saving The MCU, And Unexpected Inspiration
The Russo Brothers have discussed shooting Avengers: Doomsday with an unfinished script, whether they're setting out to save the MCU, and their unexpected source of inspiration for the movie.
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Fall Movie Preview: Russo brothers, maestros of ensembles, test their limits in 'Avengers: Doomsday'
Ups and downs have followed the Marvel Cinematic Universe since 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame,” but “Avengers: Doomsday” might just heal all its wounds.
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"They’re thinking about 30 characters" - David Harbour on why the Russo Brothers let actors improvise on the set of Avengers: Doomsday
David Harbour discussed Avengers: Doomsday during an appearance on the Next Best Picture podcast in August 2026, offering a candid behind-the-scenes look at how directors Anthony and Joe Russo orchest
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