Marvel Studios’ Avengers Doomsday to Release Early in India; Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans Share Special Diwali Wishes

Diwali just got a whole lot more lit with Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Doomsday” releasing a day earlier in India than in the US. Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans have sent special wishes to fans as they prep for the festival. Taking to their social media handles, the Hollywood superstars shared an exclusive video, announcing the release date of the film as Dec. 17, 2026. 

Helmed by Anthony and Joe Russo and produced by Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito and Jonathan Schwartz, fans in India and around the world are looking forward to “Avengers: Doomsday” hitting the theatrical screens.

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Avengers: Doomsday Releases Earlier in India Than in the US

Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans play Doctor Doom and Steve Rogers, respectively. In an exclusive video message, the two iconic stars extend their Diwali wishes. Undoubtedly, the clip has amplified the unprecedented excitement surrounding the cinematic spectacle. Set to release in Indian cinemas first, it allows Indian audiences an opportunity to witness the epic showdown before the US. 

Through the video clip RDJ and Evans shared, “Namaste India! What we love about Diwali is it marks the closing of one chapter and beginning of another…that’s something we know a lot about, except instead of moving from dark to light, I think it might be going in the other direction…Happy Diwali and we will see you in Avengers: Doomsday …You Bet!” 

Besides the iconic leads, the film also boasts a stellar star cast including 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, with Tenoch Huerta Mejia in pivotal roles. 

In “Avengers: Doomsday,” the beloved heroes from three distinct universes will be set on a deadly collision course and face an existential threat unlike anything they’ve ever encountered.