Marvel fans in India will be able to watch Avengers: Doomsday before audiences in the United States, with the highly anticipated superhero film scheduled to release in Indian cinemas on December 17, 2026. The Indian release will take place one day before its planned US debut, giving the film a Thursday opening and potentially a four-day opening weekend.
According to a report by Pinkvilla, the film’s early arrival in India could give it a strong opportunity to attract audiences during its first few days in theatres. However, the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) instalment will also face high expectations as it attempts to match the impressive box office performance of Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Avengers: Doomsday Targets a Major Indian Box Office Record
Avengers: Doomsday has a significant box office benchmark to chase. Tom Holland’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day reportedly collected Rs 58 crore nett, or Rs 70.50 crore gross, on its opening day in India. The film went on to become the highest-grossing Hollywood release in the country.
Its theatrical run concluded with collections of Rs 483.50 crore nett and Rs 643.75 crore gross, including earnings from 3D screenings.
Given the strong performance of Marvel films in India, Avengers: Doomsday will be aiming to draw a similarly large audience. Whether it can break the existing record will depend on audience response and its performance after the theatrical release.
Cast, Directors and Writers of Avengers: Doomsday
Avengers: Doomsday will be the 39th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and an important part of Phase Six. Anthony Russo and Joe Russo are directing the project, while Michael Waldron and Stephen McFeely are credited as writers.
The film brings together a large ensemble cast featuring Pedro Pascal, Paul Rudd, Anthony Mackie, Florence Pugh, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Wyatt Russell, Channing Tatum, Simu Liu, Ian McKellen, 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 and Rebecca Romijn.
The extensive lineup makes the film a major addition to Marvel’s ongoing superhero story, with audiences awaiting its arrival in theatres.
Avengers: Secret Wars Expected in December 2027
Marvel’s planned saga is set to continue with Avengers: Secret Wars, which is currently expected to reach cinemas on December 17, 2027. The film will follow Avengers: Doomsday as the next instalment in the studio’s larger superhero storyline.
With its December 2026 release approaching, Avengers: Doomsday will be looking to attract Marvel fans across India and establish a strong position at the box office.
Disclaimer: Release dates, box office figures and other details are based on the information available at the time of writing and may be subject to change. Box office collections are reported figures and may vary across sources.