Russo Brothers Confirm 'Endgame Encore' TVA Scene Signals Multiverse Collapse for 'Doomsday'
The re-release of 'Avengers: Endgame' includes four new scenes, with the TVA sequence depicting a multiverse collapse to set up 'Doomsday.'
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Russo Brothers Reveal How 'Endgame Encore' Bridges 2019 Finale to 'Doomsday' via New Doom and Loki Scenes
Marvel Studios has re-released 'Avengers: Endgame' as 'Endgame Encore' to bridge the 2019 finale with the upcoming 'Avengers: Doomsday.' The re-release adds four minutes of new footage featuring Doctor Doom, Loki, and the Hulk. Directors Joe and Anthony Russo explained that these scenes were filmed during 'Doomsday' production to create a narrative link without altering the original ending. The re-release has already topped global box office charts, grossing $86 million in its opening weekend and pushing Marvel Studios past $35 billion in cumulative revenue.
Russo Brothers Defend 'Avengers: Doomsday' Filming Without a Finished Script
The Russo Brothers began filming 'Avengers: Doomsday' without a completed screenplay, a practice they defend as part of their improvisational style. This approach contrasts with James Gunn's strict policy at DC Studios, which requires finished scripts before production.
Noah Jupe Joins Avengers: Secret Wars in Undisclosed Key Role
Deadline reports that actor Noah Jupe has joined the cast of Marvel's upcoming film Avengers: Secret Wars. The role is currently undisclosed but is described as a key part of the story. The film is directed by the Russo brothers and produced by Kevin Feige, with a scheduled release date of December 17, 2027. Production is set to begin later this year. This casting follows recent rumors that Doctor Doom will serve as the primary antagonist in the multiverse saga. Other recent MCU news includes Kit Harington confirming there are no plans to bring his character Dane Whitman back to the franchise, and Robert Downey Jr. describing the relationship between Doctor Doom and Steve Rogers in the preceding film, Avengers: Doomsday, as 'unexpected and beautiful.' Additionally, Amazon's Tomb Raider series has faced health and safety violations in the UK regarding paint safety protocols.
Noah Jupe Joins 'Avengers: Secret Wars' Cast in Undisclosed Role
British actor Noah Jupe has been cast in an undisclosed role for Marvel's 'Avengers: Secret Wars,' the sequel to 'Avengers: Doomsday.' Directed by the Russo brothers and produced by Kevin Feige, the film is set to begin production later this year with a scheduled release on December 17, 2027. While the specific character remains a secret, Jupe joins a massive ensemble that includes Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom and returning stars like Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth. The casting news follows the recent MCU debut of Jupe's co-star Sadie Sink, who plays Jean Grey, suggesting potential narrative connections between the two actors' upcoming projects.
Brand New Day Breaks Opening Weekend Record, Sparks Hollywood Congratulatory Art
Spider-Man: Brand New Day opened to $360 million domestically, the highest opening weekend ever and surpassing Avengers: Endgame’s $357 million. In keeping with Hollywood tradition, the Russo brothers congratulated the team with Bosslogic artwork, and the piece places the feat among historic box-office milestones while noting inflation could influence future global records and posing questions about what records the film may still reach.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Rewrites Opening-Weekend Rules
Joe and Anthony Russo congratulated Spider-Man: Brand New Day on social media after it crushed their opening-weekend record with a $360 million domestic debut, edging out Avengers: Endgame’s $357 million from 2019 and placing the film among the few to debut over $300 million. Brand New Day also neared $1 billion global box office within six days, reflecting a global rollout that began overseas before the domestic launch; Endgame remains the all-time global leader at about $2.7 billion. The postplayful baton-passing sentiment echoed the broader trend of directors saluting box-office milestones, with the Russos hinting that their own Marvel sequel, Avengers: Doomsday, is on the horizon for December.
Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom Voice Gives Russo Brothers Chills
The Russo brothers revealed they got chills when Robert Downey Jr. unveiled Doctor Doom's Latverian voice in Avengers: Doomsday, calling it a defining moment for the character; Marvel President Kevin Feige defended the surprise Doom introduction, while new toys hint Shang-Chi may face Doom, and the film is slated to open in cinemas on December 18.
RDJ's Doctor Doom Voice Gives Russo Brothers Chills at Comic-Con
Robert Downey Jr.'s portrayal of Doctor Doom impressed the Russo brothers at Comic-Con 2026, with the Oscar winner delivering a voice for the villain that convinced them he was perfect for Avengers: Doomsday and gave them chills reminiscent of his iconic Endgame moment.
Russo Brothers Reignite MCU With Avengers: Doomsday Trailer
Deadline unveils the first Avengers: Doomsday trailer, signaling the Russo Brothers’ return to the MCU with a massive crossover vibe and a cast of familiar faces — Doctor Doom teased, Steve Rogers back, and cameos including Shang-Chi, Yelena Belova, Namor, Black Panther, the Fantastic Four, Magneto and Gambit — as the film targets a December 18 release.
Warner Bros Taps AGBO for a New Free Willy Reimagining
Warner Bros is developing a reimagining of the 1993 family adventure Free Willy, produced by Anthony and Joe Russo’s AGBO. Writers Mary-Margaret Kunze and Jade Halley Bartlett will pen the screenplay, with AGBO and the Russo brothers producing and executive producers including Lauren Shuler Donner; Courtney Baker is co-producing. The original film, about an orphaned boy and a captive orca, sparked sequels and activism and became a global hit, and the new project aims to reintroduce the story for a modern audience.
Free Willy Reboot Sets Sail With Russo Brothers’ AGBO
Warner Bros. and the Russo Brothers’ AGBO are teaming up to reboot Free Willy for a modern audience, with Mary-Margaret Kunze and Jade Halley Bartlett writing the screenplay; it’s unclear whether the new film will exist in the same world as the original or how Willy will be depicted (likely CGI), according to THR.
Doomsday Wardrobe: Russo Brothers Name Doctor Doom MCU Favorite
At SXSW London the Russo Brothers named Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom costume their favorite MCU look across their films, praising its blend of comics fidelity with new storytelling, while hinting Avengers: Doomsday is a clean slate headed for a December 18, 2026 release.
Russo Brothers Tease MCU Reset with Avengers: Doomsday at SXSW London
At SXSW London, the Russo brothers say Avengers: Doomsday restarts the MCU—calling it 'back to phase zero' and starting from scratch, with Robert Downey Jr. playing Doctor Doom; they discuss handling a massive ensemble cast, cross‑platform storytelling, and a December release, while noting fresh ideas sparked by writer Stephen McFeely and praising indie horror creators behind Obsession and Backrooms.
Meme Generator Fuels Avengers: Doomsday Hype
A playful meme generator at AvengersCountdown.com lets fans pretend beloved heroes are returning for Avengers: Doomsday, riding marketing vibes as Marvel teases with teaser-style clips; with a December 18 release, the studio may drop another trailer at upcoming events such as SDCC (July 25) or D23 Expo (August 14).