Marvel is now fully focused on promoting Avengers: Doomsday, starting with the release of exciting trailers. These previews have thrilled fans by bringing back familiar heroes like Captain America and Thor, and finally introducing the X-Men into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The trailers build excitement by counting down to the film’s December 18, 2026 release. While the initial hype is building, I’m actually quite worried about the movie based on what’s been revealed so far.
While the trailers for Avengers: Doomsday have generated some excitement, the Marvel Cinematic Universe hasn’t felt as strong lately. This isn’t just another Marvel movie; it’s a major event film, and a lot is depending on its success. However, there’s been very little storytelling leading up to the release – we mostly just know who will be in it, not what will happen. Beyond some hints about a multiverse storyline and Doctor Doom being a key player, the plot remains a mystery, and that’s concerning. As a long-time comic book reader, I’ve seen many big events unfold, and the way Marvel is handling the build-up to Avengers: Doomsday reminds me of some of their biggest missteps in the comics, which is a real cause for worry.
The Build-Up of Avengers: Doomsday Has Been Anemic
In the 21st century, Marvel Comics has become famous for its large-scale event stories. While some might think they rely on these events too often, we’re focusing on how these stories are built. Marvel typically prepares for an event by releasing several smaller series and continuing existing storylines. They’ve been doing this for decades – even back in the early 1990s with the popular Infinity Gauntlet, Marvel used strong storytelling to create excitement for what was coming next.
Over time, as Marvel has increasingly focused on large, event-driven comics, the preparation for these events has often been shortened. This rush has negatively impacted some of the less popular events, leading to a lack of excitement beforehand. For instance, while Fear Itself was a major event in 2011, it had minimal lead-up – essentially just a single introductory comic. The 2020 event, Empyre, suffered a similar problem, with little build-up to generate interest. More recently, Blood Hunt followed this pattern, relying heavily on the creators’ reputations to attract readers due to a lack of substantial pre-event promotion.
Marvel Studios first gained a huge following by skillfully creating anticipation for its big team-up movies. The first four years of the Marvel Cinematic Universe perfectly set the stage for 2012’s The Avengers, and fans were thrilled. Phases Two and Three continued this trend, carefully building towards Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, creating excitement that went beyond just the movies themselves. Marvel excelled at crafting a captivating story that led into those events, and it was a very successful strategy.
The upcoming Avengers: Doomsday film hasn’t generated much excitement, primarily because the planned villain, Kang, has been removed from future storylines. This change has disrupted the narrative built throughout Phases Four and Five of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and now, instead of anticipation for the overall story, fans are only excited about seeing particular characters. The overuse of nostalgia and fan-service in multiverse movies is a common complaint, as it relies on familiar faces instead of a strong plot. Currently, Avengers: Doomsday seems to be relying on this same approach, focusing on character appearances rather than a compelling story.
People aren’t interested in the plot of the new movie; all the buzz is about which familiar faces are returning. It feels like Marvel Studios is relying heavily on nostalgia – bringing back Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, characters from the X-Men, and the directors of past hits – because their recent films haven’t performed well, and they haven’t focused on creating a compelling story. Reports of a rushed and unfinished script also suggest the movie might not be very good.
Avengers: Doomsday Is Repeating the Worst Mistakes of Marvel Event Comics
Okay, so 2026 is looking packed with superhero movies, and honestly, I’m both excited and a little worried. We’ve got Supergirl, a new Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and Avengers: Doomsday all scheduled to hit theaters. Everyone’s already buzzing about Doomsday, but it feels weirdly… disconnected. It’s an Avengers movie, so of course it’s huge, but the road to get here hasn’t been well paved. I mean, they dropped hints with the Incursions in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and teased the X-Men’s arrival in The Marvels, but compared to the elaborate build-ups we used to get, the promotion and teasers are practically nonexistent. It just doesn’t feel earned, you know?
Marvel’s comic book events often suffer when they don’t build up properly, and the same thing is happening with their movies. Marvel Studios seems more focused on star power and less on delivering a truly compelling story that feels earned after years of setup. This makes me worried about what we’ll get. While recent unexpected developments in the MCU have understandably altered plans, that doesn’t justify a weak story. With so much at stake for Avengers: Doomsday – essentially, the future of the MCU – it needs to be more than just a series of nostalgic references.
Avengers: Doomsday will be in theaters December 18, 2026.
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