In a surprise that took all of us off-guard, Marvel Studios has delivered the first look trailer for what is shaping up to be 2026’s biggest cinematic moment with Avengers: Doomsday.

Watch the all-new trailer for Avengers: Doomsday below:

Here’s the official synopsis:

In Avengers: Doomsday, beloved heroes from three distinct universes will be set on a deadly collision course and face an existential threat unlike anything they’ve ever encountered.

Directors Anthiny and Joe Russo are back behind the camera to bring to life the latest chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe which they helped to define with both Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, and Avengers: Doomsday is shaping up to be a colossal cinematic event as heroes from three seperate multiverses converge together as the threat of the towering Doctor Doom comes to life, and from the drama and emotion of this new trailer, he’s an utterly terrifying foe to comprehend.

Doctor Doom also happens to be portrayed by Marvel legend Robert Downey Jr. whose surprise casting took many by surprise, and we get out first glimpse of him in action, following a subtle tease at the conclusion of The Fantastic Four:n First Steps, and we now see Downey Jr.’s doom go head-to-head with Thor (Chris Hemsworth), and it’s going to be a hell of a brawl.

This new trailer delivers some pretty awesome footage, which showcases the X-Men in action, including James Marsden’s 1990s coded Scott Summers/Cyclops, Rebecca Romaijn as Mystique and Channing Tatum flexing as Gambit, along with highlighting the drawing of all of these universe’s together as the fight against Doctor Doom demands everything of both the Avengers, all the heroes of the multiverse.

But the excitement doesn’t stop there as we get our first look at a return Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) who is still worthy, and his presence at the end of this first look trailer promises a theatrical experience that will be utterly thrilling to behold.

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December 17 is Doomsday when Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Doomsday will arrive in cinemas.

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Via a livestream on Instagram, Marvel has officially confirmed the following cast for Avengers: Doomsday who include Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Tom Hiddleston (Loki), Anthony Mackie (Captain America), Paul Rudd (Ant-Man), Letitia Wright (Black Panther), Simu Liu (Shang-Chi), Danny Ramirez (The Falcon), Winston Duke (M’Baku), Tenoch Huerta Mejía (Namor), Sebastian Stan (The Winter Soldier), Florence Pugh (Yelena Belova), Wyatt Russell (U.S. Agent), David Harbour (Red Guardian), Hannah John-Kamen (Ghost), Lewis Pullman (Bob), Patrick Stewart (Prof. X), Ian McKellen (Magneto), James Marsden (Cyclops), Rebecca Romijn (Mystique), Alan Cumming (Nightcrawler), Kelsey Grammer (Beast), Channing Tatum (Gambit), Vanessa Kirby (The Invisible Woman), Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Thing), Joseph Quinn (The Human Torch) and Pedro Pascal (Mr Fantastic).

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This casting line-up was a huge surprise for fans, especially with the return of original X-Men franchise performers in Sir Patrick Stewart, Sir Ian McKellen, James Marsden, Alan Cumming, Kelsey Grammar, Rebecca Romijn as Professor X, Magneto, Cyclops, Nightcrawler, Beast and Mystique, along with Channing Tatum, who made an incredible impact on audiences in Deadpool & Wolverine as Gambit.

It’s an incredibly exciting announcement and showcases the grand scale that filmmakers Joe and Anthony Russo are taking with this project. The presence of Downey appearing in the announcement itself was also an important revelation given his shock casting as Doom, and with Joe Russo stating that Downey Jr. has taken on a chief role in the development of Doom for the MCU in relation to both the character’s back story, and has even provided suggestions in relation to his costume design for the picture.

While we’re only at the start of Avengers: Doomsday and audiences still have Thunderbolts* and Fantastic Four: First Steps ahead of us to look forward to, and it’s generally becoming an exciting time with this new development within the MCU.

Avengers: Doomsday will arrive in cinemas on May 1, 2026.

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One of 2025’s most anticipated releases is far away the upcoming Disney+ series Daredevil: Born Again, which after much work, and plenty of hype has delivered us our first look at the series with a brand new trailer and star Charlie Cox is mad as hell as Matt Murdock, the Hell’s Kitchen resident vigilante is about to unleash the beast!

Watch the brand new ‘Redemption’ trailer for Daredevil: Born Again below:

Here’s the official synopsis:

In Daredevil: Born Again, Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox), a blind lawyer with heightened abilities, is fighting for justice through his bustling law firm, while former mob boss Wilson Fisk (Vincent D’Onofrio) pursues his own political endeavors in New York. When their past identities begin to emerge, both men find themselves on an inevitable collision course.

This new trailer for Daredevil: Born Again is a fantastic treat for long-time Daredevil fans who have been longing for the return of this fan favourite chracter, and after much back and forth it appears that Disney+ will be keeping the down and gritty atmosphere of the famed Netflix series. There’s a whole lot of ruckus and plenty of ground and pound action, with all of it anchored by one hell of a showdown between Cox’s Murdock and Vincent D’Onofrio’s crime bopss turned would- be politician Wilson Fisk.

This trailer promises an intense and dramatic new season, taking inspiration from the comic book classic, ‘Born Again’ by veteran creators Frank Miller and David, Daredevil: Born Again reunites the original cast of Netflix’s hit Daredevil series including Deborah Ann Woll as Karen Page, Elden Henson as Franklin “Foggy” Nelson and Ayelet Zurer as Vanessa Marianna-Fisk, along with confirming the presence of Wilson Bethel as the psychotic FBI agent turned assassin Benjamin “Dex” Poindexter, and also sees the return of Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle aka The Punisher. And he’s not done with delivery his own brand of heavy metal, belt-fed, full auto justice!

The trailer is loose on plot points, and instead just gives an idea of what fans can expect from the new series, but it’s shaping up to be an epic watch for Dardevil and Punisher fans, and it’s awesome to see them back at home in the MCU, and with the series pushing forward with a HARD-R rating.

Mark your calendars for March 4 and the release of Daredevil: Born Again for the devil’s work is never done.

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Following the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home and Loki, Dr. Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch), with the help of both old and new mystical allies, travels into the multiverse to face a mysterious new adversary.

Climbing into the director’s chair and taking the reigns of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is noted filmmaker Sam Raimi. An artist whose career has spanned decades across multiple genres and who approaches every film with a fresh eye and unmatched creativity, Raimi makes Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness his own. And long time fans will be thrilled with how he goes to work with this one. Some filmmakers, including the likes of James Gunn and Taika Waititi, have their unique style that blends itself into the MCU seamlessly and that is exactly what we see here in Raimi’s work. Fans who are familiar with his work will note his kinetic action style and seamless mix of good old-fashioned action and quippy dialogue, along with his use of classic crash zooms and whip pans, marks this film as uniquely his.

Raimi’s stance as a horror filmmaker also comes into play in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness in a big way, and audiences are up for a serious fright in this latest chapter of the MCU. While I don’t want to jump too directly into the realm of spoilers, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is a serious horror film and crosses its dimension-hopping science-fiction elements with utter dark magic, and the horror elements are off the chart. With classic callbacks to the likes of Carrie, The Exorcist, and his classic Evil Dead films, Raimi goes to work on bringing out the horror of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and there are some jump scares that will make you leap out of your seat. This presence of the horror genre in a Marvel Studios film is something completely new and different, and this exploration of an underlying dark supernatural edge is a key component of the film’s intriguing narrative.

The presence of the Multiverse itself also brings about a wonderful place for exploration on Raimi’s behalf and the sheer visual presence of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is striking to look upon. Raimi, along with cinematographer John Mathieson and production designer Charles Wood use up every piece of the screen’s canvas to bring this story to life and the possibility of a seemingly unending series of universes is rife for creative expression. The laws of physics and reality are pulled to extremes in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and it’s a very wild show. One of my favourite moments of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is a presentation of these different universes and it’s an utterly visual marvel to look upon, your eyes will be wide with excitement and the visuals that we see on the big screen are a key part to the excitement of this epic film.

Benedict Cumberbatch once again returns to wear the cloak and command the vast magic of the Multiverse as Dr. Stephen Strange and we find him in a brand new place in his life. Having saved the world at great cost due to the events of Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, he’s now a man who is looking for a new path to travel in his life. Until he is pulled directly into the fight for the very existence of the Multiverse itself. As always, Cumberbatch is completely at ease with the action and heroics of Doctor Strange and Raimi’s presence as a director allows the actor to bring out more of his comedic side and there’s a great witty sense of banter that is infused with his performance this time around. The presence of the Multiverse also allows for different sides of Cumberbatch’s Dr. Stephan Strange to be seen on screen and the actor has a grand time getting to portray these different versions of himself which include the heroic ‘Defender Strange’ and the corrupted ‘Sinister Strange’. And audiences had better watch out for these new Strange entities.

Also playing a key role inside the events of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch. And she’s in a very dark place this time around. Following on from the tragic events of WandaVision and the loss of her children, Olsen’s Wanda is now overcome by grief, loss and obsession. And it’s these emotions that compel her actions throughout the film’s narrative. Not wanting to run into spoilers, the best way to describe Wanda’s presence within the film is that of a literal ‘force’ and Raimi gives Olsen room to move in a brand new direction. And she utterly excels in it. Olsen’s performance in the film was one of my most enjoyable parts of watching this film, and I liked how dynamic and intriguing her character was. She did something completely and utterly different with the role and this makes a big impression on-screen.

Those audience members seeking a rush of action with Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness will be well rewarded for their presence with this film and Raimi fills the screen with full-on magical combat. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is an utter fight as the forces of evil battle the balance of light, and aspects of dark magic and sorcery are brought forth and Raimi’s unique cinematic style aids in bringing his own certain blockbuster feeling to the big screen. The film’s drive towards the horror genre also has a big impact on the storytelling that we see here in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and it’s edgy at times to watch. And while I can’t dive into it, the introduction of the Illuminati is a pure WOW factor moment and audiences will be spellbound.

As a long time fan and viewer of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, I have found that my tastes for its stories lend more toward the fantastical. Films such as Guardians of the Galaxy, Guardians of the Galaxy Vo. 2, Ant-Man, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Thor: Ragnarok and the original Doctor Strange are films that have made the biggest impact on me and I love the mixture of fantasy, science fiction and just the pure escapism that is a central core of these films. This is exactly what Sam Raimi gives us in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness a film of utter grand wonder and visual splendour and there’s so much to be excited by with this film. And in a post-script, make sure you stay till the end credits, as some terrific post-credit scenes tease at the possibilities to come.

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is an utter rush from beginning to end, and long time MCU fans who are looking for excitement and some solid and edgy thrills will be rewarded greatly by this experience. With its scope and vision, this is a film that needs to be viewed on the biggest screen possible and you’ll truly feel the marvel with this genuine blockbuster.

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Stripped of his powers following the imprisonment of Khonshu by the greater gods of Egypt, Steven Grant (Oscar Isaac) is now back in control and refusing to let Marc Spector out! Together with Spector’s intrepid and adventurous wife Layla (May Calamawy), the two of them descend into the foreboding presence of Ammit’s tomb and the mysteries and dangers that lie within it. What results is an energetic, thrilling and scary confrontation with a dark evil that leads to one hell of a sudden plot twist. And this ending will have you in complete and utter shock.

Justin Benson & Aaron Moorhead return to the director’s chair once more for Episode Four of Moon Knight, ‘The Tomb’ and the two of them raise the stakes to 11. And things get freaky quickly. As Oscar Isaac’s Steven Grant and May Calamawy Layla El-Faouly descend into the shadows of Ammit’s tomb things take a twist for the horrific and we’re in brand new territory in the MCU with this new twist. While there have been undertones of the horror genre within the MCU, this is the first time that we’ve seen them come up and a good helping of gore and Egyptian scares come to life as Grant and Layla have to contend with reanimated Egyptian mummies and the threat of living mummification! The scares come fast and things get crazy, and audiences will appreciate the thrills.

Twists, turns and hidden truths all come to light in ‘The Tomb’ and there are many unexpected moments that will have you giving this episode a second take. Of interest is how Benson and Moorhead bring real Egyptian history to the series and the source of Ammit’s resting place, and her final avatar, the famed conqueror Alexander the Great, who has been guarding her terrible powers for more than 2,000 years is sure to make audiences go ‘WOW’, and is a very clever narrative moment on behalf of Moon Knight’s storytellers. ‘The Tomb’ is also important because of a certain meeting of the minds between May Calamawy’s Layla and Ethan Hawke’s Arthur Harrow, where he divulges a devastating secret that has terrible consequences for Isaac’s Marc Spector. And this revelation opens up the dark past that is a part of Spector’s action as a mercenary.

Both the action, horror and drama of ‘The Tomb’ all come together in this episode, but it’s the episode’s explosive final moments that make you sit up and take notice. Never before has a series in the MCU been this clever or shocking, and just like the ending of Avengers: Endgame, audiences will be holding their breath and thinking ‘what the hell just happened here!’ While the less that is said about these shocking final moments the better, this twist changes everything we ever knew about Moon Knight and it’s anyone’s guess as to where the series will go now. The crazy is here and it’s fully insane in its presentation.

The surprises just keep on coming in Moon Knight and just when you thought this series couldn’t get any stranger or daring its filmmakers throw one hell of a twist at the audience and the result will have you wide-eyed and daring to know what happens next. And what comes next you ask? Well, we’ll have to wait and see. But damn is it about to get exciting from this moment going forward.

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Following the events of Captain America: Civil War, Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) and Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) are broken and disbanded. Earth’s greatest heroes have fallen by the wayside, and now a great darkness is growing. That darkness is Thanos (Josh Brolin), a celestial titan bent on control of the entire universe and who has come to collect the remaining Infinity Stones to do it. With the threat of extinction imminent Stark, Rogers and their allies, both old and new, will have to come together in order to battle Thanos and stop him before it’s too late!

Let me be clear. This is a SPOILER FREE review. As I am myself a lifelong Marvel Fan and I despise spoilers in every way possible I will not be hinting at any such thing.

So with that bit of housekeeping set in order where to begin? Well, let’s put it out there that Infinity War is WOW factor on a whole other level. This film is enormous. From its cast to landscape, action sequences and emotional resonance Infinity War has it all. And what’s more, it’s a team effort. While the Russo Brothers might be steering the ship, there is no single person that has built this film, as no single person has built the MCU. It has ultimately been the effort of a multitude of performers, directors, producers, artists, designers and craftsmen. A group of amazingly talented individuals who have given every part of themselves to this movie…and it really shows through. This is filmmaking on a whole other level and it transforms Infinity War from a mere movie into that of pure spectacle.

The defining part of Infinity War is that it truly ties everything together. This is after all the culmination of a 10-year journey to bring the MCU to life. While we’ve seen different parts of the MCU, and have seen our heroes interact with each another from time to time, this, in my opinion, is the first time that this interaction seems truly seamless.

This collective world building is glorious to behold and you can’t help but feel transported from the epicenter of New York to the vast ends of the cosmos. You’ll find yourself getting giddy as Doctor Strange talks to Iron Man, and the Guardians crash in on the party, or when Steve Rogers is greeted by King T’Challa of Wakanda and is welcomed into this hidden nation. All of it will have you salivating at how flawless it all is.

Civil War might have torn our heroes apart, but Infinity War is ultimately the film that brings them back together. While I can’t go into specifics without falling into huge SPOILER territory, what I will say is that Infinity War is a celebration of the very concept of what it means to be a hero. Not only do these characters provide us hope in the darkest of hours, but we know that they’ll never give up the fight and that whatever their own issues or hang-ups may be they’ll always put these aside for the greater good. Plus I’ve gotta admit that it’s pretty cool to see Steve Rogers, Black Panther, The Winter Soldier and Black Widow all standing next to one another in Wakanda!

But if Infinity War does belong to any single character then it’s definitely the Mad Titan himself Thanos. Crafted to perfection by Josh Brolin and rendered to life in amazing CGI artistry Thanos is leading the charge as the new villain to define cinema history for this generation. He’s everything you could want in a villain and Brolin does an incredible job of portraying his motives and desires for the Infinity Stones. The performance is completely 360 and is a credit to Brolin’s exceptional acting abilities. His casting was a brilliant piece of work by Marvel and he sure does deliver.

While I’ve mentioned the WOW factor briefly, I ask you, plead with you, that you go and see this film in IMAX.

As the first ever blockbuster film to be shot entirely in the IMAX format Infinity War comes alive on its gigantic screen. The colours are richer, the sounds are louder and the frame is not stripped away as it would for a conventional release. What you get out of this is a bigger, more immersive experience and again you truly feel like you’re in this film, and not just watching it. Film experiences that truly suck you into them are a rare thing these days, but this is not so with Infinity War in IMAX. It’s simply perfect and I could not find a flaw in this film. It’s that good. Marvel promised us the WOW factor, and they certainly delivered here.

If you’re seeking an amazing narrative, heroic characters, a complex villain, immersive worldbuilding and plenty of twists and turns along the way, well, you’ll get them with Infinity War. This film is delivered with a tremendous amount of passion and flair, and it shows through in every single frame. It might of been a long wait but in my opinion, it was well worth it. So please go in and marvel at the magnificence of Avengers: Infinity War. It’s a cinematic experience that is utterly unforgettable.

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