Marvel is going all in.
After months of rumors, the runtime for Avengers: Doomsday has finally been revealed—and it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest movies in MCU history.
According to reports from U.S. theater chains ahead of ticket sales, Avengers: Doomsday will run for approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes (165 minutes). While Marvel Studios hasn’t formally announced the runtime itself, this duration is considered close to final, as theaters need accurate schedules before advance bookings open.
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That makes it the second-longest Avengers movie ever.
Only Avengers: Endgame, at 3 hours and 1 minute, is longer.
Here’s how it compares:
The Avengers (2012): 2h23
Avengers: Age of Ultron: 2h21
Avengers: Infinity War: 2h29
Avengers: Endgame: 3h01
Avengers: Doomsday: 2h45
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The lengthy runtime isn’t surprising when you look at the cast.
Directed by the Russo Brothers, the film brings together heroes from across the Marvel Multiverse, including the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, the New Avengers, Wakandan heroes and, most notably, Robert Downey Jr. returning to the MCU—not as Iron Man, but as Doctor Doom. With so many storylines and characters to balance, Marvel needs every minute it can get.
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Fans are already divided.
Some believe 2 hours and 45 minutes is the perfect length for a blockbuster of this scale, arguing that a multiverse crossover deserves an epic runtime.
Others worry it still won’t be enough to properly develop such a huge ensemble cast, especially with Avengers: Secret Wars arriving in 2027 to conclude the saga. Many expect Doomsday to end on a major cliffhanger that sets up the MCU’s biggest finale yet.
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Marvel appears to be treating Doomsday as more than just another superhero film.
The movie is expected to redefine the future of the MCU, introducing Doctor Doom as the franchise’s next major villain while bringing together characters from multiple universes in what could become Marvel’s most ambitious crossover since Endgame. With tickets already going on sale months before release, Disney is signaling just how much confidence it has in the project.
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At nearly three hours long, Avengers: Doomsday isn’t just another Marvel movie—it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest cinematic events of the decade. And if history is any indication, every minute will be packed with surprises that lead directly into Avengers: Secret Wars.
