Avengers: Doomsday is already generating seismic buzz ahead of its December 18 release, with early projections suggesting it could open with $360 million in China — surpassing the $330.5 million debut of Avengers: Endgame in 2019. That figure, if confirmed, would mark a record for any Hollywood film in the Chinese market and fuel speculation about a $1 billion global opening weekend, a feat only Endgame has achieved so far. The Russo brothers’ latest Marvel entry is positioned as a franchise reset after the cancellation of the Kang storyline, now pivoting to a multiverse-spanning showdown centered on Doctor Doom, whose threat looms over all realities. The film unites heroes from Earth-616, the Avengers, Wakandans, and New Avengers. With the Fantastic Four from Earth-828 and the X-Men from Earth-10005, forcing them to cross dimensions to stop the collapse of existence itself. According to trade sources quoted by Koimoi, the movie has already reached a major milestone in worldwide pre-sales, though its performance will also depend on how Dune 3 performs globally. China remains one of the most critical overseas markets for big-budget blockbusters, where Marvel’s superhero films have long enjoyed strong fan engagement. Endgame’s status as the second-highest-grossing Hollywood film ever in China points to the audience’s appetite for large-scale cinematic events. Now, Doomsday is aiming to build on that legacy. But these numbers are still estimates, no official figures have been released. They’re based on early booking trends, industry chatter, and projection models. Still, the momentum is undeniable. Social media is abuzz with comparisons to 1999, a year when a string of high-concept films redefined what was possible at the box office. As the countdown to December 18 continues, the real test begins not in spreadsheets or projections, but in cinemas across Asia, North America, and beyond. Will the multiverse survive the opening weekend? Or will the hype prove too heavy to carry?