Marvel Studios may be headed for another box office milestone Avengers: Doomsday. The upcoming superhero spectacle is seeing extraordinary demand even months ahead of its theatrical release. There is a huge buzz about the film as it brings together the Avengers, Fantastic Four and X-Men characters under one roof. And beyond that, pre-sales of tickets are indicating that it could set records that are unheard of.
Pre-sales break records
According to reports from The Wrap, World of Reel, and Box Office Theory, Avengers: Doomsday has already grossed nearly $100 million from advance ticket sales. Tickets went on sale nearly four months before the film’s December 18 release, much earlier than the usual 43-day advance window.
The film is reportedly doing 65% ahead of the first two days of presales for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, becoming the highest-grossing film of the year and crossing the $2 billion mark. The report claims that if pre-sale trends continue, the film is expected to potentially gross $1 billion in its global opening weekend.
Robert Downey Jr. returns as Doctor Doom
Marvel Studios recently put the spotlight on Robert Downey Jr.’s Victor Von Doom with an exclusive look at Avengers: Doomsday, which was unveiled during an action-packed showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. The footage was introduced on stage by Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige, Robert, Chris Evans (Steve Rogers) and Hayley Atwell (Peggy Carter).
The new promo gave fans their first real taste of Doctor Doom and hinted at just how dangerous the MCU’s new big villain could be. Vanessa Kirby’s Sue Storm sets the tone for Doom’s arrival, while the footage also shows a major confrontation between the villain and Chris Hemsworth’s Thor. The story reportedly takes place 14 months after the events of Thunderbolts. The heroes of Earth-616, Earth-828 and other universes are expected to come together as they attempt to stop a threat capable of destroying the multiverse.
At the conference, the actor was asked to choose between Iron Man and Doctor Doom. For now the actor chose the villain. “I would say Doom for now,” said the actor, explaining that playing the role gave him a very different experience on set and allowed him to see his fellow Marvel stars from the other side. He shared, “It was really weird being that guy — everyone else is hanging out, they’re cool heroes, and I’m in this mask and this hood.”
Marvel brings together the Avengers, Fantastic Four and X-Men
Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, Avengers: Doomsday is bringing together characters from different corners of the Marvel universe for a battle that could determine the fate of the multiverse.
The film features a massive cast Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, 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, Joseph Quinn, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, Letitia Wright, Louise Pullman, Kelsey Grammer, Kathryn Newton, Danny Ramirez, Winston Duke, Alan Cumming, Hannah John-Kamen, Rebecca Romijn, Mabel Cadena and Tenoch Huerta Mejía.
Doomsday vs. Dune: December Box Office Clash
Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled to release in theaters on December 18, the same day as Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Three. Not only is the box office going to be a huge hit, the new superhero is estimated to have been made on a budget of around $400 million. Earlier reports also said that the runtime of the film will be around 165 minutes i.e. two hours 45 minutes. Avengers: Doomsday is also expected to be a big part of Phase Six of the MCU, and will lead directly into Avengers: Secret Wars, which is scheduled for December 2027.