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The Russo brothers are starting to “sweat” over how soon Avengers: Secret Wars starts filming
The Russo brothers say filming on Avengers: Secret Wars will begin “soon”, adding that the proximity of the start date is making them “sweat a little bit”. The remark highlights the demanding turnaround facing the directors as they complete Avengers: Doomsday while preparing its sequel, two major films intended to form a connected story.
Anthony Russo said Doomsday is deep in post-production, including work on music, sound mixing and composer Alan Silvestri’s score. Marvel has not announced a filming date for Secret Wars; Doomsday is scheduled for release on 18 December 2026, followed by Secret Wars on 17 December 2027.
In short
- Secret Wars filming is expected to start very soon.
- The Russos are still finishing Avengers: Doomsday.
- The two films are due a year apart.
Explained simply
The Russo brothers are directing duo Anthony and Joe Russo, who have become major figures in the Marvel Cinematic Universe through their work on previous Avengers films. They are now helming two upcoming films that will complete the franchise's current storyline.
Marvel is making two connected Avengers films: Doomsday, due for release in December 2026, and Secret Wars the following year in December 2027. These films are designed to form complementary parts of a larger narrative that will bring together major storylines across the franchise.
The directors are currently in post-production on Doomsday, handling work on music and sound mixing, whilst preparing to begin filming Secret Wars in the near future. The tight turnaround between finishing one massive blockbuster and starting another has created a demanding schedule for the filmmaking team.
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