The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) remains a global powerhouse, though its impact isn’t as overwhelming as before. The recent Fantastic Four: First Steps earned just over $500 million—a solid figure but modest by Marvel's high standards. Anticipation builds for the fourth Spider-Man film starring Tom Holland, followed by the highly awaited MCU crossover, Avengers: Doomsday.
This film faces significant pressure after challenges such as replacing Jonathan Majors as the main villain, changing directors, introducing several Fox-era X-Men characters, and reuniting Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom, reportedly for a substantial fee. Furthermore, Kevin Feige has indicated that after this and the following Avengers movie, the MCU will undergo a reboot, making Avengers: Doomsday a farewell to the current era.
Adding to the film's weight, Simu Liu recently shared his thoughts in an interview with ScreenRant, highlighting the emotional depth within the blockbuster:
“I mean, there are just so many actors in it, and getting to work with those people as peers is really incredible because I grew up watching so many of them. It feels, in a lot of ways, like a love letter to the entire genre of superhero movies. And I think there’s something really fun about that.”
Avengers: Doomsday is positioned as both a major cinematic event and a heartfelt tribute to superhero films, carrying the expectations of concluding an important MCU chapter.
Author's note: Simu Liu emphasizes the emotional resonance of Avengers: Doomsday, suggesting it will honor the superhero genre while marking the MCU’s next evolution.