‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Is Already a Box Office Hit

Don't write off the Marvel Cinematic Universe just yet. While reception for the first official Avengers: Doomsday trailer has been mixed, especially with audiences still reeling from Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, the epic superhero movie is still among the most anticipated films of 2026. In a surprise move, Disney opened advance sales for the movie in conjunction with the trailer release ahead of the San Diego Comic-Con. Typically, studios open advance ticket sales for major movies a month ahead of their release date. In the case of Avengers: Doomsday, Disney has invited fans to book their seats five months in advance. The studio isn't blinking despite the challenge posed by Dune: Part Three, which will be released on the same day.