Something big is about to happen for Marvel fans with the release of ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ on December 18, 2026. The film marks the return of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, but with a new lineup. Chris Hemsworth reprises his role as Thor, Anthony Mackie steps up as the new Captain America, and Vanessa Kirby debuts as Susan Storm. They’re joined by Paul Rudd as Ant-Man and Florence Pugh as Yelena. This sixth installment of the MCU’s Phase 1 sets the stage for Avengers: Secret Wars, which will arrive exactly one year later on December 17, 2027.

Animation fans won’t want to miss Pixar’s original science fiction adventure Eli, which is set to be released in 2025. The story centers around a young boy named Elio who is accidentally identified as a representative of Earth by a group of aliens. As he navigates their world, Elio learns about courage, connection, and identity. The film stars Jonas Kibreb, Zoe Saldana, and Brad Garrett. Critics have praised its heartfelt storytelling and imaginative world-building, calling it a captivating and emotional ride for both children and adults.

Meanwhile, Diljit Dosanjh-led film Sardar Zee 3 is making headlines in the Indian cinema world. The film has been in the news for casting Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in her first Indian project. Due to political tensions, the film did not release in India but managed to do well at the global box office. On the Marvel side, the studio is also releasing the Wonder Man series, which stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as the lead hero. With a mix of humor and action, and Ben Kingsley returning as Trevor Slattery, the show adds a new twist to Marvel’s growing multiverse saga.

Avengers: Doomsday

The Avengers will reunite once again in Avengers: Doomsday, and Marvel has begun revealing the film’s updated cast and superhero lineup.

Confirmed stars include Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Anthony Mackie (Captain America), Vanessa Kirby (Susan Storm), Paul Rudd (Ant-Man), and Florence Pugh (Yelena). Marvel made the announcements during a recent live stream event.

Avengers: Doomsday is set to be released in the US on December 18, 2026. The film will be a major title in the sixth phase of the MCU. It will be followed by Avengers: Secret Wars, which will arrive on December 17, 2027.

After years of waiting, fans will see the Avengers in action again in Doomsday. While the original lineup is now intact, the new team will bring back some familiar faces under the Avengers banner. As excitement builds, fans are eagerly awaiting the full story, cast details, and more surrounding this highly anticipated release.

Sardaar Ji 3

The latest Punjabi release, Sardaar Ji 3, starring Diljit Dosanjh, is facing backlash over its choice of actors.

The film, which released last week, marks the Indian film debut of Pakistani actress Hania Aamir. Following the Pahalgam terror attack, India suspended collaborations with Pakistani actors due to rising tensions. Since filming was completed before the incident, the filmmakers chose to release it only in foreign markets. While they knew that skipping the Indian box office could limit revenue, the film has performed surprisingly well overseas.

Wonder Man

Director Destin Daniel Cretton is working on several projects. In addition to working on the sequels to Shang-Chi and Spider-Man, he is also executive producing the Wonder Man series. Andrew Guest, known for writing Community and Brooklyn 99, will handle the scripts.

Ben Kingsley has been confirmed to return as Trevor Slattery. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who is known for playing Aquaman’s rival, will play Wonder Man. The character first appeared as a villain fighting the Avengers but eventually switched sides, even joining the team in the comics.

Elio

Elio is an animated science fiction adventure film produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures in 2025. The film is directed by Madeline Sharafian, Domi Shi, and Adrian Molina, and written by Julia Cho, Marc Hammer, and Mike Jones. The story is based on ideas created by Molina, Sharafian, Shi, and Cho.

The voice cast includes Jonas Kibreb, Zoe Saldana, Remy Edgerly, Young Dylan, Matthias Schweifer, Brandon Moon, Brad Garrett, and Jamila Jamil. The story follows 11-year-old Elio Solis (voiced by Kibreb), who is mistakenly identified by aliens as an ambassador to Earth. He must team up with an unusual alien race to confront a cosmic conflict involving his new alien friend’s powerful father.

Pixar’s original title Elio is close to surpassing the $100 million mark in global box office sales. Domestically, it has been a consistent performer. The film has won over audiences with its style and charm.

Elio has received strong reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, with a 91% audience approval rating and an 83% critics’ score. Critics praised its message of confidence, saying, “Pixar’s latest space story brings an imaginative and touching world to life.” Fans say it tells the emotional, creative story that Pixar is known for – a fun, meaningful space adventure for audiences of all ages.

Avengers: Secret Wars

The character has serious expectations from fans. Avengers: Secret Wars will draw inspiration from two iconic Marvel storylines. The first version saw heroes and villains sent from Beyond for an epic showdown in Battleworld. The second version, released in 2015, saw a clash between the Marvel and Ultimate universes, putting both realities at risk – with Doctor Doom playing a key role.

Doctor Strange 2 already touched on infiltration and multi-dimensional threats, so the new version of the comic could form the basis of the film. Originally planned to be released shortly after Avengers 5, both films have now been delayed. They are now scheduled to be released a year later – in December 2026 for Doomsday and in December 2027 for Secret Wars.