The Marvel Cinematic Universe is building anticipation for its next major crossover event, Avengers: Doomsday, due later this year, which brings back Robert Downey Jr. in a new role as Doctor Doom rather than Iron Man, under directors Anthony and Joe Russo. The film unites a vast roster of characters from across the franchise, including original Avengers actors, the Thunderbolts* team, the Fantastic Four, and the X-Men, marking a significant convergence point intended to reboot the wider Marvel universe and set up future storylines.

Ahead of the release, several existing Avengers films, including the original Avengers, Age of Ultron, Infinity War and Endgame, are currently trending globally on Disney+, according to data from FlixPatrol, as fans revisit earlier instalments in preparation. Marvel is also set to release Avengers: Endgame Encore in cinemas beforehand, offering audiences new footage tied to Doomsday, with all existing Avengers films available to stream on Disney+.