Russo Brothers Tease More Cast and Hulk for Avengers: Doomsday
Joe and Anthony Russo say Avengers: Doomsday will include unannounced characters and actors, and hint that Bruce Banner is part of the story.
Joe and Anthony Russo say Avengers: Doomsday will feature more characters and actors than the 31 already announced. The directors also hinted that Bruce Banner, played by Mark Ruffalo, is involved in the story, which centers on Doctor Doom, without confirming or denying the Hulk's appearance.
The Russos confirmed they began shooting the film without a completed script. The disclosure came as the re-release of Avengers: Endgame earned $86 million over the weekend, according to hollywoodreporter.com.
That re-release includes four new end-credits scenes intended to set up Avengers: Doomsday. The film is scheduled for release on December 18, 2026.
Endgame's legacy
Avengers: Endgame grossed $2.8 billion in 2019. In October 2025, Joe Russo called Endgame required viewing for following the story in Doomsday.
Quick answers
When is Avengers: Doomsday released?
Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled for release on December 18, 2026.
Will the Hulk appear in Avengers: Doomsday?
The Russos said Bruce Banner is involved in the story but did not confirm or deny the Hulk's appearance.
How much did the Avengers: Endgame re-release earn?
The re-release earned $86 million over the weekend.