A new MCU rumor emerged online that might spell doom for 2026’s Avengers 5.

The rumor mill is once again swirling aroundAvengers: Doomsday,this time with an unfortunate production update.

I think that the release date could push to the next slot.

Avengers Doomsday hypothetical heroes

That’s what I heard.

So I think they’re still just figuring out what that ensemble looks like."

Is Avengers: Doomsday In Trouble?

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Their experience juggling the complex arcs ofInfinity WarandEndgamemakes them well-suited to navigate the inevitable transformationsDoomsdaywill undergo.

Avengers: Doomsdayis currently set to release on May 1, 2026.

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