Robert Downey Jr and Chris Evans have a special Diwali surprise for Indian fans. The Hollywood stars, who play Doctor Doom and Steve Rogers, respectively, have extended their festive wishes to audiences in India while the video announces that Avengers: Doomsday will release in the country a day before its US release.The anticipated film is scheduled to hit Indian theatres on December 17, 2026, in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
The US release is set for December 18, giving Indian audiences an early opportunity to witness the much-anticipated superhero spectacle.In a special video message, Downey Jr and Evans greeted Indian fans and drew a parallel between the festival of lights and the film's storyline."Namaste India! What we love about Diwali is it marks the closing of one chapter and beginning of anotherthat's something we know a lot about, except instead of moving from dark to light, I think it might be going in the other directionHappy Diwali and we will see you in Avengers: Doomsday You Bet!" the actors said.
The announcement comes as excitement builds around the upcoming Marvel film, which brings together several fan-favourite characters from across the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The early Indian release is expected to add to the anticipation surrounding the film, which is among Hollywood's most awaited releases of the year.
ALL ABOUT AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY Avengers: Doomsday will bring together heroes from three distinct universes as they face an existential threat unlike anything they have encountered before. Robert Downey Jr, who previously played Tony Stark aka Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, will return to the franchise as the formidable Doctor Doom.
Chris Evans will reprise his role as Steve Rogers, the former Captain America.The film is directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, who have previously helmed Marvel blockbusters such as Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. It is produced by Kevin Feige, Louis D'Esposito and Jonathan Schwartz.The ensemble cast includes Chris Hemsworth, Pedro Pascal, Paul Rudd, Anthony Mackie, Florence Pugh, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Wyatt Russell, Channing Tatum, Simu Liu, Ian McKellen, Hayley Atwell, Tom Hiddleston, James Marsden, Patrick Stewart, Joseph Quinn, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, Letitia Wright, Lewis Pullman, Kelsey Grammer, Kathryn Newton, Danny Ramirez, Winston Duke, Alan Cumming, Hannah John-Kamen, Rebecca Romijn, Alex Livinalli, Mabel Cadena and Tenoch Huerta Mejia.
Avengers: Doomsday will release in Indian theatres on December 17, 2026, in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. The film will also be available in premium formats, including Marvel Studios' Infinity Vision.- Ends