Avengers: Doomsday is moving closer, and the directors, Joe and Anthony Russo, say the clock is ticking on the next chapter, titled Avengers: Secret Wars. The Russo brothers have shared fresh updates on filming, editing, and Doctor Doom, offering fans another glimpse behind the scenes.
Russo Brothers answer when Avengers: Secret Wars begins filming
Joe and Anthony Russo have revealed that Avengers: Secret Wars is almost ready to begin filming, though they are keeping the exact schedule under wraps. During a recent interview with Collider, Anthony Russo smiled when asked about production and replied simply, “Soon,” before adding that it is happening so soon that it is already making the filmmaking duo “sweat a little bit.”
The brothers also addressed the status of Avengers: Doomsday, which is currently deep in post-production. Anthony explained that the team is still refining the film and intends to continue working on it for as long as possible because of its scale and complexity. With many “amazing characters” and countless moving pieces, he said the edit continues to evolve, making it far too early to lock in a final runtime despite speculation that it could approach four hours. He added that editing remains one of his and Joe’s favorite parts of filmmaking because they continue discovering new ideas.
Another topic that came up was Doctor Doom, the villain who will stand at the center of Marvel’s next crossover saga. Joe Russo described Victor Von Doom as the “smartest person in any room,” driven by deep emotional wounds that shape his ambitions. He also pointed to Doom’s mastery of the dark arts as a major advantage. Anthony expanded on that thought, saying Doom combines mystical abilities with scientific brilliance comparable to Reed Richards, creating an opponent unlike anything the Avengers have faced before.
Marvel has already confirmed an enormous lineup for Avengers: Doomsday, including Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Mackie, Vanessa Kirby, Pedro Pascal, Florence Pugh, Tom Hiddleston, and Patrick Stewart, with Robert Downey Jr. returning as Doctor Doom.
Avengers: Doomsday arrives in theaters on December 18, 2026.
