'Avengers: Secret Wars' Was Supposed to Be in Theaters Today

Avengers: Secret Wars Release Shift

Today marks the expected theatrical release date for "Avengers: Secret Wars," a highly anticipated film expected to take the franchise in a new direction. However, the movie is not actually available today, as it has been delayed significantly since its initial announcement.

Original Announcement at San Diego Comic-Con 2022

In 2022, Marvel Studios revealed an ambitious plan for their next projects during Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con. Alongside previews of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Marvel president Kevin Feige announced two upcoming Avengers films set for 2025:

Marvel Studios' Avengers: Secret Wars, in theaters November 7, 2025. #SDCC2022

Delays and Changes

Despite the initial timeline, the release of Secret Wars has been pushed back to December 17, 2027. A major factor behind this delay was Marvel's decision to end their partnership with Jonathan Majors, who portrayed Kang the Conqueror, necessitating significant changes to the storyline.

Current Status

Although originally perceived as far in the future, the date of November 7, 2025, has now arrived without the film's release, leaving fans waiting even longer for this pivotal chapter.

Author’s summary: The long-awaited Avengers: Secret Wars film, initially slated for 2025, has been delayed to late 2027 due to major casting and storyline changes.

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Gizmodo Gizmodo — 2025-11-07