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CutMirchi's coverage shows re-releases succeed when they offer something new, like Endgame's Doomsday teaser, while a plain restoration of Thenmavin Kombathu struggled.
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Everything the desk has filed on Avengers Doomsday.

CutMirchi's coverage shows re-releases succeed when they offer something new, like Endgame's Doomsday teaser, while a plain restoration of Thenmavin Kombathu struggled.

Adam Driver is officially stepping into the X-Men universe — as Mister Sinister. The casting, confirmed by Screen Rant, marks the character’s live-action debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with Driver playing the villain under the alias Nathaniel Millbury. The film, still untitled, is set to hit theaters on May 5, 2028, directed by Jake Schreier and written by Joanna Calo and Lee Sung Jin. It

Avengers: Doomsday is projected to open with $360 million in China, according to sources, potentially surpassing Avengers: Endgame’s record. The film releases December 18.

Renner’s Comic Con Liverpool comment—delivered with a laugh but treated as a leak—has fans speculating that the Avengers will lose without Hawkeye. With Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom and the Multiverse Saga nearing its end, the stakes are higher than ever.

Fjord, a low-budget drama starring Sebastian Stan, earned a $31,000 per-screen average in its limited debut, surpassing all his previous films in the 2020s. The movie, which cost just €4.7 million, is now tracking for a potential $47 million gross if it expands like Dumb Money did. Its success raises questions about whether Avengers: Doomsday, despite $50 million in pre-sales, can match the impact

Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk is back in the MCU — and he’s already setting up a showdown with Spider-Man that fans won’t see coming.

Avengers Endgame Encore hits ₹35.56 crore net, surpassing Sanam Teri Kasam to become India’s highest-grossing re-release ever. The film’s final tally is expected to reach 38–39 crore net.

Avengers: Doomsday has already crossed $100 million in pre-release ticket sales — two months before its December debut. Collider reports the milestone comes as Marvel bets big on nostalgia, spectacle, and a villainous turn from RDJ as Doctor Doom.

Avengers: Doomsday has crossed $100 million in global pre-sales, becoming the fastest film to hit $1 million in pre-sales in Brazil and the UK. The movie, set for release on December 18, features an ensemble cast including Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom.

Simu Liu and Allison Hsu have officially married in a quiet ceremony in France, marking the culmination of their relationship that began publicly in 2022. The couple’s union comes ahead of Liu’s upcoming role in Avengers: Doomsday.

Mark Ruffalo’s Now You See Me: Now You Don’t has overtaken Reacher on Prime Video, fueled by fan speculation over his potential role in Avengers: Doomsday.

Avengers: Endgame has dethroned Avatar as the highest-grossing movie of all time after a surprise re-release with new scenes. The film now stands at $2.925 billion worldwide, overtaking Avatar's $2.923 billion. The re-release, called 'Encore', was timed to build momentum for Avengers: Doomsday. According to Anthony Russo, the added footage aims to deepen fan connection and set up the next chapter.

The couple’s engagement was announced in May 2025 with a Parisian proposal. Their wedding took place three years later, in a private ceremony in France. Simu Liu described Allison Hsu as a 'fighter'. She’s a digital marketing director at Interscope Records, leading campaigns for Lady Gaga and Billie Eilish. Forbes named her to its 30 Under 30 list in 2022. Neither party has shared images from the

Avengers: Endgame has reclaimed the all-time box office record from Avatar after a fresh theatrical run added $126 million worldwide, with Avengers: Doomsday's presales already stacking up for December.

Avengers: Endgame has retaken the title of highest-grossing film ever, edging past Avatar by roughly $1.8 million after its Encore re-release's second weekend, Variety and Deadline reported.

The film, directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, will bring together heroes from three universes to face an existential threat. A surprise star appearance and extended trailer were shown during the event, with the movie set for INFINITY VISION release in premium formats.

The film’s December 18 release date remains locked in, though this isn’t just another superhero flick. It’s a multiversal reckoning.

Loki is back in the global top 10 on Disney Plus—three years after its second season ended. The show, which starred Tom Hiddleston as the God of Mischief and pivoted around a multiverse he now holds together, has surged in streaming numbers just as Avengers: Doomsday looms.

Marvel's Endgame Encore has netted over 27 crore in five days, beating previous Hollywood re‑release totals and eyeing the 35.55 crore record held by Sanam Teri Kasam as it fuels hype for the upcoming Avengers Doomsday.

Avengers: Endgame Encore's theatrical re-release features new footage and three post-credit scenes, with the last one echoing Tony Stark's cave origin to tease Robert Downey Jr.'s upcoming Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday.

Avengers: Endgame Encore's re-release adds a mid-credit scene where Bruce Banner, sporting a grey beard, is abducted by Doctor Doom, fuelling speculation Mark Ruffalo will play Maestro in Avengers: Doomsday.

Deadline reports Marvel Studios is planning a theatrical re-release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day with previously unseen footage, including a Rosario Dawson scene cut from the final film, as it chases the billion-dollar domestic mark.

Marvel’s Avengers Endgame: Encore has smashed a Rs 25.75 crore opening weekend in India, the biggest ever for a re‑release, and could soon overtake the Sanam Teri Kasam record as the top‑grossing re‑run.

Avengers: Endgame's Encore re-release topped the domestic box office with $26 million and $86 million worldwide, pushing its all-time global total past $2.88 billion.

Marvel’s Endgame Encore pulls $86 million worldwide, lifting the franchise to $2.88 billion and setting the stage for the December launch of Avengers: Doomsday, the MCU’s 39th chapter.

Marvel’s Endgame Encore raked in $26 million domestically, beating Resident Evil’s $23.3 million. Overseas the film added $60 million, pushing its worldwide total near $2.9 billion as the franchise eyes a Christmas sequel.

Avengers: Endgame Encore pulled in roughly 14.9 crore net across its first two Indian days, with day‑three earnings already climbing. The extended cut adds fresh scenes and fuels hype for the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday release.

Avengers Endgame Encore collected Rs 7.25 crore net on its opening day in India, per Sacnilk, falling just short of The Vvaan's Rs 8 crore start as both films head into a crowded weekend.

The freshly cut version of Avengers: Endgame, now titled Encore, has rolled out in Indian theatres with impressive opening figures, adding four minutes of new post‑credits material that teases the upcoming Avengers Doomsday slated for Christmas 2026.

Avengers Endgame: Encore opened in Indian cinemas on Friday with a reworked climax and three post-credit scenes tying the 2019 film directly into Avengers: Doomsday, catching even longtime fans off guard.