Status: In Development (Pre-Production) Expected Theatrical Release: May 1, 2026 Directors: Joe & Anthony Russo (returning after Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame ) Writer: Stephen McFeely (returning) The Major Shift: From Kang to Doctor Doom The most significant news about the next Avengers film is a massive behind-the-scenes overhaul. Following the legal issues and subsequent dismissal of actor Jonathan Majors (who played Kang the Conqueror), Marvel Studios pivoted away from the planned Avengers: The Kang Dynasty .