Avengers: Doomsday is set for release in Japan and the US on December 18. The Japanese dub cast, merchandise lines, and a limited Endgame encore in Japan have been set up around that date, and a Marvel Rivals PvE mode and Avengers Campus ride expansion also carry the Avengers name.
Avengers as a franchise now runs through Avengers: Doomsday. Marvel Studios announced on August 28 that the 2019 film Endgame would return to Japanese theaters as Endgame: Encore from September 23, adding footage tied to Doomsday. The run's INFINITY VISION version, in Disney-certified theaters, is 3 hours 6 minutes and carries Japan-only extra footage, against 3 hours 3 minutes for the standard version, two minutes longer than the 2019 original. The Russos and Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige tied that footage to Doomsday.
The cast picture firmed up in stages. Chris Evans, returning as Steve Rogers, told Entertainment Weekly he heard at least a dozen pitches over eight years and agreed once Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom was in place. Cinema Today then listed 29 Japanese voice cast members: Kenta Miyake as Thor, Yuichi Nakamura as Steve Rogers, Junpei Mizobata as Sam Wilson's Captain America, and Kanako Momota as Shuri, with Takehito Koyasu and Maaya Sakamoto joining from Fantastic Four: First Steps and Mugihito, Atsushi Goto and Naoko Koda returning from the X-MEN series.
Merchandise and tie-ins followed the December date. Hot Toys showed seven 1/6 scale prototypes at Comic-Con International 2026, with Doctor Doom as the main villain, five X-Men characters and a Sentinel, still awaiting license approval. TAMASHII NATIONS' S.H.Figuarts Doctor Doom topped a Dengeki Hobby Web Amazon new arrival ranking for July 30. PGA released Shield and Gauntlet LED neon lights on October 15 at 7,980 yen each, and the D23 Marketplace sold a Stormbreaker replica from Doomsday.
Outside the film, Marvel Rivals announced the Path to Doomsday - Avengers: Endgame PvE mode for October 24 (UTC), gathering 50 heroes at the ruins of Avengers Headquarters against Thanos's army. Disney also announced at D23 Expo 2026 that Stark Flight Lab and Avengers Infinity Defense would open at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park in 2028, with MCU actors reprising their roles.
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Cinema Today reports 29 Japanese voice cast members for Avengers: Doomsday, opening in Japan and the US on December 18. Kenta Miyake voices Thor, Yuichi Nakamura voices Steve Rogers, Junpei Mizobata voices Sam Wilson's Captain America and Kanako Momota voices Shuri. Takehito Koyasu and Maaya Sakamoto join from Fantastic Four: First Steps, and Mugihito, Atsushi Goto and Naoko Koda return from the X-MEN series.
The official Marvel Rivals account announced the large-scale PvE mode Path to Doomsday - Avengers: Endgame for October 24 (UTC). Players gather at the ruins of Avengers Headquarters with 50 heroes against Thanos's army. Released footage opens on Captain America's "assemble" line and runs through Iron Man's "And I am Iron Man." Wolverine, Deadpool, and the Fantastic 4 appear among the playable roster. An interactive event is planned for Times Square.
PGA has released two LED neon lights based on The Avengers: Captain America's Shield and Thanos's Gauntlet. Both went on sale Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 7,980 yen each, tax included. Each light can be wall-mounted or set on a stand, uses high-brightness LEDs in flexible silicone, and supports 10-level dimming through an included remote. USB Type-A and Type-C connections are supported, with a conversion adapter and a cable of roughly 3 meters.
Avengers: Endgame: Encore opens in Japanese theaters for a limited run from Wednesday, September 23 to Thursday, October 8. The standard version runs 3 hours 3 minutes, two minutes longer than the 2019 original. The INFINITY VISION version, playing in Disney-certified theaters, runs 3 hours 6 minutes and carries Japan-only extra footage. Russo brothers and Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige have tied that footage to Avengers: Doomsday.
Marvel Studios announced on August 28 that the re-release 'Endgame: Encore' will play in 4DX, SCREENX, and Dolby Cinema formats in Japan starting September 23. Poster visuals for each version were unveiled, showing Iron Man and Captain America. The re-release adds footage tying into 'Avengers: Doomsday,' out in Japan and the U.S. on December 18.
Disney announced at D23 Expo 2026 that two new attractions, Stark Flight Lab and Avengers Infinity Defense, will open at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure Park in 2028. The rides feature MCU actors reprising their roles, including Robert Downey Jr., Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, Chris Hemsworth, Iman Vellani, and Brie Larson.
At D23, the Disney fan event opening August 14 at the Anaheim Convention Center, the D23 Marketplace sells exclusive merchandise from Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel. Highlights include a Stormbreaker replica from Avengers: Doomsday, a Daredevil mask, and a Star Wars Legacy Lightsaber Box Set limited to 1,500 sets worldwide. Remaining stock goes on sale online August 17.
Dengeki Hobby Web's Amazon hobby new arrival ranking for July 30, 2026 places TAMASHII NATIONS' S.H.Figuarts Doctor Doom from Avengers: Doomsday at number one, ahead of a Precure toy and a Dragon Ball Super figure. The list covers ten in-stock items across figures, model kits, and collectibles.
Scavengers Studio released a major update for Darwin Project on August 6, adding Japanese and Korean language support, a new Duel Mode, and reintroducing Classic Mode. The update is currently PC-only. The free-to-play battle royale, which pits 10 contestants against a god-like director, previously had provisional Japanese support that was removed.
Chris Evans, returning as Steve Rogers in Avengers: Doomsday, told Entertainment Weekly that Marvel Studios approached him multiple times after Avengers: Endgame. He heard at least a dozen pitches over eight years, but none felt right until Robert Downey Jr.'s return as Doctor Doom made everything click.
Hot Toys displayed seven 1/6 scale prototype figures for Avengers: Doomsday at Comic-Con International 2026 in San Diego. The lineup includes Doctor Doom as the main villain, five X-Men characters, and a Sentinel. Prototypes are in development and awaiting license approval, with prices to be announced later.
Medicom Toy announced three new Marvel action figures for its MAFEX line on July 23, 2026. The lineup includes Carnage from "Venom: Let There Be Carnage," an Avengers: Endgame version of Iron Spider, and Moon Knight from the Disney+ series. The Carnage figure stands approximately 23 cm tall, includes four interchangeable head parts and tentacle accessories, and is priced at 19,580 yen with a May 2027 release. The Iron Spider renewal version measures 14.5 cm, comes with Nano Gauntlet parts and three head options, costs 11,000 yen, and ships in September 2026. The Moon Knight figure is 15 cm tall, features a cloth cape and crescent dart effect parts, costs 14,080 yen, and also releases in May 2027. All three figures include movable stands and are designed for articulation.
The Russo Brothers posted a cryptic Instagram image of Latveria's coat of arms, hinting at a surprise related to 'Avengers: Doomsday' during their SXSW London appearance on June 2. The post tags Marvel Studios and the official Avengers account, fueling speculation that the surprise could be the first public trailer for the film.