In a bold move to reignite excitement for the next phase of the MCU, Marvel Studios has announced that Avengers: Endgame will return to theaters on September 25, 2026, as a warm-up for Avengers: Doomsday. The re-release is positioned as both a nostalgia play and a strategic momentum-builder ahead of what Marvel hopes will be its next blockbuster moment.
Originally released in 2019, Endgame remains one of the biggest films in cinematic history. It earned approximately $2.799 billion worldwide, making it the second-highest grossing film ever behind James Cameron’s Avatar. Reintroducing it to theaters underscores the high stakes Marvel is placing on Doomsday.
The re-release also comes with a tantalizing prospect for fans. It will have an all-new end credit scene that almost assuredly will lead directly to Avengers: Doomsday – also directed by Endgame helmer, the Russo Brothers.
Endgame was the capstone to the Infinity Saga – a dramatic, emotionally charged finale that defined the MCU for years. With Doomsday, Marvel aims to begin a new era. Among the biggest draws: Robert Downey Jr. returns — not as Iron Man, but as the fearsome supervillain Doctor Doom, setting the stage for a turning point in the MCU’s cinematic ambitions. With the return of beloved key players and high-concept stakes, Doomsday is slated for release on December 18, 2026.