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The Marvel Cinematic Universe is one of Hollywood’s biggest names. For 18 years, the super-powered franchise has delivered mega-hit comic book adventures made for the silver screen. However, there is one name that, even now, remains the king of superhero movies: The Avengers. Earth’s Mightiest Heroes’ are set to return later this year in Avengers: Doomsday, a movie that is a mere six months away.

Avengers: Doomsday, which is directed by MCU alum Joe and Anthony Russo, has a lot riding on it. But with things like Doctor Doom’s debut, a Multiverse’s share of Marvel heroes, and the latest entry in Marvel Studios’ biggest sub-brand, there’s even more to be excited about than with past films.

Avengers: Doomsday Is the Most Anticipated Superhero Movie of the Year

It’s hard not to get excited whenever there’s a new Avengers film coming to the MCU. They are the king of superhero cinema after all. To that effect, with almost 20 years under the franchise’s belt, it’s strange that there have only been four Avengers movies so far. That alone creates an atmosphere unlike anything else, simply because what started as a series that capped off each phase has since become necessary only for the biggest of on-screen events.

In the case of this multiversal era of the MCU, the debut of the classic Marvel villain, Doctor Doom, feels like a perfect reason to bring the Avengers together again. He’s not the only reason, though. Trailer descriptions for the upcoming film have pulled on loose threads, like Incursions, suggesting that the MCU’s mainline version of Earth may be in danger alongside others from across the Multiverse. What results is many ideas culminating around Doctor Doom, Incursions, and how this leads to Avengers: Secret Wars, and that alone is riveting.

There’s also the state of the MCU overall right now. Almost all the original and secondary Avengers are not even part of the iconic team, at this point. Instead, there’s only the New Avengers, as well as Sam Wilson’s new hodgepodge team, to keep the world safe. One of these doesn’t even feel like an official team, and the other’s lineup hasn’t even been officially revealed. There seems to be a lot the MCU needs to get in order before Avengers: Doomsday, and that hasn’t happened by design.

It’s hard not to get excited knowing that, for what it’s worth, the Avengers feel more like a concept than a real team, right now. But a real team is needed to face a villain like Doctor Doom. This means, for the first time since the first Avengers film, the makeup of the actual on-screen Avengers team is part of Doomsday‘s intriguing mystery.

The Road to Avengers: Doomsday Adds to the Excitement

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Avengers: Doomsday has become a perfect blend of excitement, curiosity, and caution, all thanks to its up-and-down history making it to screen. For starters, the fifth Avengers film was originally going to be Avengers: The Kang Dynasty and was to be directed by Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s Destin Daniel Cretton.

Due to real-world circumstances involving actor Jonathan Majors, and the underperformance of Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania, a pivot was made, and Avengers: Doomsday was born. Cretton ultimately left the project as well, and in a move of luck and good faith, the Russo Brothers returned to the MCU to direct the film, as well as Avengers: Secret Wars. But more exciting than that, Robert Downey Jr. was announced to return as Doctor Doom.

Since then, there has been a mix of excitement and nerves about what Avengers: Doomsday could bring. Yes, much of its promotion has leaned heavily on fan service, including the return of X-Men stars like James Marsden and Alan Cumming, but it also makes sense as a way to cap off the Multiverse. Even Chris Evans is set to return as Steve Rogers to help in the fight. However, pairing all those returning names with new characters like the New Avengers team and the Fantastic Four is a lot to balance, leading some to remain cautious.

Nevertheless, whether it’s excitement to see so many big names together again for a massive event film or caution amid all the damage control leading up to it, there’s no doubt a shared curiosity about Doomsday. There’s a lot to wonder about with Avengers: Doomsday. As the months tick by, this curiosity only builds the hype.

The Legacy of the Avengers Films Still Holds Up

The first Avengers film felt like capturing lightning in a bottle. It truly felt like some Herculean feat that it happened. Since then, even the weakest Avengers film has something to hold onto: the fact that it is bringing together all of these beloved characters for one epic on-screen adventure.

From Avengers to Avengers: Endgame, there’s a throughline narrative that can be followed even for those who only watch the Avengers films. The only change from movie to movie is the tone and its ever-expanding cast.

The Avengers movies are a cinematic achievement, and while the Marvel Cinematic Universe may be criticized for its quality, the films still feature genuinely emotional elements that stand out. Seeing Tony Stark go from selfish to selfless, sacrificing himself to Steve Rogers, caring about everyone, and then being selfish for his own happiness, is wonderful to watch unfold.

The Avengers films still hold up and contributed to a powerful legacy for the super-powered series of movies. With Avengers: Doomsday, there’s a chance to continue that lineage and also start something new. It may be six months before fans find out whether Doomsday will be a success, but it feels like so much longer given how anticipated it is. Avengers: Doomsday will add to a franchise that is still at the top of the superhero genre, and what comes after will likely change things in a big way.