Avengers: Doomsday Directors Address Image Leaks (And They Have a Plan)

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The Russo brothers are determined to keep the secrets of the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe crossover event hidden until they’re ready to disclose them, as they prepare to direct both “Avengers: Doomsday” and its sequel “Avengers: Secret Wars.” With filming for “Doomsday” set to start next month in London, excitement keeps growing about what these significant productions will encompass. After their monumental success with “Avengers: Infinity War” and “Avengers: Endgame,” the directing pair now confronts the task of creating another epic storyline while keeping it secret until its scheduled release in May 2026. In a recent interview with Collider, they’ve shared their tactical methods to prevent leaks of unauthorized images or information during filming, showing how seriously they take security for these eagerly awaited blockbusters.

Joe Russo made it clear that they’re skilled at preventing such incidents,” he said when asked about handling paparazzi trying to take photos of the set. His brother Anthony added that they’ve “devised a plan to hopefully deal with this effectively,” implying they’ve gained experience from their past Marvel productions.

A crucial part of their strategy to prevent leaks is focusing on filming indoors more often. The production team intends to carry out a large chunk of their work within secure soundstages, instead of exposed outdoor sites.

Joe stressed that we’re being very careful to prevent unauthorized photography,” he explained. “For outdoor shots, Anthony pointed out that we’ve chosen locations with safety and security considerations, limiting possibilities for unwelcome intrusion.

The level of confidentiality regarding this project stretches far beyond just its actual creation. When inquired about potential release dates or cast member identities, Joe jokingly hinted, “You’ll never find out until you’re seated in the movie theater.

The Russos are currently filming in London for a series of productions, each roughly six months long per movie. First up is “Doomsday”, set to be filmed this season, followed by “Secret Wars” the following summer as per the schedule disclosed to Collider.

Though details about the movie are tightly held, a few tidbits have surfaced about the upcoming film titled “Doomsday.” It’s known that Robert Downey Jr., who previously played Tony Stark in the MCU, will take on the role of the antagonist Doctor Doom this time around. The latest Fantastic Four ensemble – Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach – are anticipated to appear alongside Anthony Mackie’s Captain America. There have been whispers that Benedict Cumberbatch might portray Doctor Strange, while there’s ongoing talk about Chris Evans possibly reprising his role, even though he has publicly stated otherwise.

The filmmakers hint that the movie titled “Doomsday” will resemble “Infinity War”, approximately lasting 150 minutes. On the other hand, “Secret Wars” might extend beyond “Endgame” with a run time of around three hours.

“Joe Russo proposed an educated guess: The first film might take approximately 2.5 hours, while he anticipates the second movie to run for around 3 hours.” (or)

“According to Joe Russo, it seems likely that the first film will be about 2.5 hours long and the second one should last close to 3 hours.” (or)

“Joe Russo estimates that the first movie could run for approximately 2.5 hours, and he thinks the second film might stretch out to around 3 hours in duration.”

For Marvel Studios, these forthcoming Avengers movies are pivotal steps as they aim to replicate the extraordinary success of Endgame, after receiving varied responses to their more recent productions. The studio seems confident that the Russo brothers, along with returning writer Stephen McFeely, have the creative acumen to effectively wrap up the vast Multiverse Saga and introduce Doctor Doom as the main antagonist in Downey’s storyline.

Starting next month, production will commence, but if you’re anxious for specifics, remember to exercise patience. The Russo brothers are adamant about preserving the biggest surprises until they can be enjoyed firsthand by cinema-goers.

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2025-03-08 02:14