India gets the first call to assemble. Marvel Studios is bringing Avengers: Doomsday to Indian cinemas a day before its US release, on 17 December 2026. The announcement comes with a Diwali surprise, as Robert Downey Jr and Chris Evans, renowned American Hollywood actors, have sent a festive message to fans across the country.
Downey Jr, who plays Doctor Doom, and Evans, who returns as Steve Rogers, feature in a special video greeting Indian audiences for Diwali. The message adds to the build-up to the superhero film, which will release in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
Directed by Anthony Russo and Joe Russo, the film will bring heroes from three distinct universes together as they face an existential threat. Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito and Jonathan Schwartz are producing the film.
The ensemble cast includes Chris Hemsworth, Pedro Pascal, Paul Rudd, Anthony Mackie, Florence Pugh, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Wyatt Russell, Channing Tatum, Simu Liu, Ian McKellen, Hayley Atwell, Tom Hiddleston, James Marsden, Patrick Stewart, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour and Letitia Wright, among others.
With its India release moving ahead of the US date, Marvel is giving local fans an early ticket to the showdown. The countdown is on, and this time, India assembles first.
Avengers: Doomsday releases in Indian cinemas on 17 December 2026. The film will also be presented in Marvel Studios’ Infinity Vision and other premium formats.
