Avengers: Doomsday tops Disney’s 2026 film lineup

Movieweb ranks Avengers: Doomsday as the most anticipated Disney release of 2026, placing it above a diverse slate that includes The Mandalorian & Grogu, Moana and Toy Story 5.

The article notes Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled for December 18, 2026, directed by Anthony and Joe Russo and credited to writers Stephen McFeely, Michael Waldron, Jack Kirby and Stan Lee. It says the film aims to unite groups such as the Thunderbolts, Wakandans, the Fantastic Four and Patrick Stewart’s X-Men, and highlights Robert Downey Jr.’s return as Doctor Doom and Chris Evans’ return as Steve Rogers — framing the release as a pivotal moment for Marvel after several underwhelming post-Endgame projects.

The piece also highlights other 2026 highlights and release dates: Send Help (Jan. 30), The Mandalorian & Grogu (May 22), The Devil Wears Prada 2 (May 2), Toy Story 5 (June 19), Moana (July 10), Spider-Man: Brand New Day (July 31) — noted as a Marvel film distributed by Sony — and Whalefall (Oct. 16). The roundup emphasizes the year’s mix of sequels, adaptations and originals but leaves open which films will ultimately succeed at the box office.

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