Wondering which 2026 and 2027 movies might shift after Marvel delayed Avengers: Doomsday? With the blockbuster now landing on December 18, 2026, several high-profile films find themselves either too close for comfort or sharing the same date entirely. Studios are already reassessing their calendars to avoid direct competition with Marvel’s major release.
Here’s a breakdown of the movies most likely to move after Marvel delayed Avengers: Doomsday.
List of movies that could move after Marvel delayed Avengers: Doomsday
Spider-Man 4: Brand New Day
Sony scheduled Spider-Man: Brand New Day for July 31, 2026. Although the date doesn’t clash directly with Avengers: Doomsday on December 18, 2026, production has not yet started. Multiple sources confirm the production delay. This may push the film to 2027, especially with other Marvel titles shifting.
Jumanji 3
Sony plans to release Jumanji 3 on December 11, 2026, just one week before Avengers: Doomsday. The studio may move the film to avoid direct competition. While Sony hasn’t approved a change, it may prepone or postpone the release by a few weeks.
Dune: Messiah
Warner Bros. currently has Dune: Messiah set for December 18, 2026—the same day as Avengers: Doomsday. This direct conflict with a Marvel blockbuster increases the chances of a date change. Warner Bros. has not announced a decision yet.
Shrek 5
Universal scheduled Shrek 5 for December 23, 2026, five days after Doomsday. However, after Marvel delayed Avengers: Doomsday, Universal may try to avoid direct competition. No update has been issued yet, but the tight proximity could prompt a shift.
Ice Age 6
Disney placed Ice Age 6 on December 18, 2026, the same day as Doomsday. Since Disney also distributes Doomsday, the date for Marvel’s release will likely be vacated. The studio has not named a new release date.
Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum
Warner Bros. set The Hunt for Gollum for December 17, 2027, the same day as Avengers: Secret Wars. With Secret Wars now confirmed for that slot, Warner Bros. may need to move its release.
Untitled Star Wars Movie (Likely Rey Project)
Disney scheduled the untitled Star Wars film for December 17, 2027. Since Secret Wars now occupies that date, Disney is expected to shift its Star Wars title. The new date remains unannounced.
