Avengers: Doomsday Release Date by Country (Dec 2026)

When does Avengers: Doomsday come out?

Avengers: Doomsday is released in US cinemas on 18 December 2026, according to Disney's official film page ^[1].

Many countries get it earlier. Disney's UK press site says the film releases "exclusively in cinemas" on 16 December 2026 ^[2], and ComicBookMovie.com reported on 24 September that Disney confirmed that UK date to Digital Spy ^[3]. Disney's German, French and Italian pages also show 16 December ^[4][5][7].

The film is directed by Anthony and Joe Russo and produced by Kevin Feige, Louis D'Esposito and Jonathan Schwartz ^[1]. Disney's official description says beloved heroes from three distinct universes will be set on a deadly collision course ^[1]. That is all the story information this guide uses; it does not discuss leaks or rumoured plot details.

Release dates are set by each country's distributor, and they can change. Every date below was checked on 13 November 2026 against an official Disney page or a statement reported by reputable media.

What is the Avengers: Doomsday release date in each country?

The dates fall on three days: 16, 17 and 18 December 2026, depending on the country ^[1][2][6].

The pattern is familiar. Epicstream described early openings abroad as a longstanding Disney tradition for international Marvel releases ^[15].

The table below lists each country with its source. Where two official sources disagree, the note column says so. Dates for Mexico, the UAE and Saudi Arabia are left out because local listings and press reports disagreed and no official page could be confirmed.

A few markets in the table use local titles: in Brazil the film is called Vingadores: Doutor Destino, and in Spain Vengadores: Doomsday ^[9][6]. In Japan it is アベンジャーズ／ドゥームズデイ ^[12].

Why do release dates differ by country?

Each country's distributor picks the local opening day to fit its cinema week, holidays and competition, so dates can differ by one or two days ^[3][10].

For this film, 16 December 2026 is a Wednesday, 17 December a Thursday and 18 December a Friday. Brazil's official date is Thursday 17 December, but cinemas there also sell preview shows from just after midnight on Wednesday 16 December, Cinepoca reported ^[9][10].

Time zones matter too. A 16 December opening in South Korea starts many hours before a 16 December opening in Europe, so audiences in Asia-Pacific countries with early dates can see the film first ^[13].

Early openings also mean spoilers can appear online before the US release, as ComicBookMovie.com pointed out ^[3].

Is Avengers: Doomsday coming out early in the UK?

Yes. The UK release is Wednesday 16 December 2026, two days before the US ^[2][3].

ComicBookMovie.com reported on 24 September 2026 that Disney confirmed to Digital Spy that the film opens in the UK on 16 December ^[3]. Epicstream, also on 24 September, said the confirmation followed updated showtime listings at UK cinema chains such as Odeon and Cineworld ^[15]. Disney's UK press kit gives the same date ^[2].

One caution: on 13 November, the general Disney UK film page still showed a release date of 18 December ^[17], which appears to be the older date. The press kit and the Disney confirmation are more specific, so 16 December is the date to plan around, but your cinema's own listing is final.

ComicBookMovie.com also noted that spoilers and leaks are likely to appear online sooner as a result ^[3]. If you want to avoid them, consider muting the title and related words on social media from 16 December.

When does Avengers: Doomsday release in Europe?

Germany, France, Italy and the UK open on 16 December 2026, Spain on 17 December and Turkey on 18 December ^{[2][3][4][5][6][7][8]}.

• Germany: Disney Germany lists 16. Dezember 2026 ^[4].
• France: Disney France says "au cinéma le 16 décembre" ^[5].
• Italy: Disney Italy gives a release date of 16 dicembre 2026 ^[7].
• Spain: Disney Spain lists Vengadores: Doomsday for 17 de diciembre de 2026 ^[6].
• Turkey: Disney Turkey lists the film for 18 Aralık 2026 ^[8].
• United Kingdom: 16 December ^[2][3].

Third-party film listings and press reports sometimes show different dates for a few countries. Where an official Disney page exists, it is the better guide.

When does Avengers: Doomsday release in Brazil, Asia and Australia?

Brazil, India and Australia open on 17 December, South Korea on 16 December and Japan on 18 December ^{[9][11][12][13][14]}.

Brazil: Disney Brazil's press office says Vingadores: Doutor Destino opens in cinemas on 17 December 2026 ^[9]. Cinepoca reported that ticket sites show preview screenings from 00:01 on Wednesday 16 December, and that as of 1 November 34 of the 42 São Paulo cinemas with the film on sale had a 00:01 show ^[10].

India: Marvel India announced in a late-October video that the film opens on 17 December, a day before the US, releasing in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, Hollywood Reporter India reported ^[11].

Japan: Marvel Japan's official site says 2026年12月18日（金）, released on the same day as the US ^[12].

South Korea: SBS News reported on 13 October that the film is set to meet domestic audiences on 16 December ^[13].

Australia: Disney Australia says "in cinemas 17 December, 2026" ^[14].

None of the official pages consulted lists a release in Iran. Readers there should be careful with sites that claim to stream the film, because the film is announced as a cinema release with no Disney+ date ^[2][10].

Where can I watch Avengers: Doomsday?

Only in cinemas at launch; it will come to Disney+ later, but no streaming date had been announced ^[2][10].

Disney's UK press kit says the film releases "exclusively in cinemas" ^[2], and Disney Brazil's press office says it opens "exclusivamente nos cinemas" ^[9]. Cinepoca reported that the film will reach Disney+ after its theatrical run but that, as of 5 November 2026, there was no date ^[10].

How to get tickets safely:

1. Start from the official Disney or Marvel page for your country, which links to approved ticket sellers. Disney Brazil, for example, links to Ingresso.com ^[10].
2. Or buy directly from a cinema chain's own website or app.
3. Check the format: many markets offer premium screens. Disney's UK press kit says the film will be available in Infinity Vision, a new certification for premium large-format cinemas ^[2].
4. Avoid resellers on social media and any site asking for payment by gift card or crypto.

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How long is Avengers: Doomsday?

Disney had not published an official running time as of early November 2026, according to Cinepoca ^[10].

Cinepoca said the 165-minute figure on Brazilian ticket sites came from a July report in The Hollywood Reporter that warned it could still change slightly ^[10]. Treat 165 minutes as an unofficial listing, not a confirmed runtime.

Age ratings are set country by country. Cinepoca said Brazil's Ministry of Justice had not yet published a rating for the film as of 5 November 2026 ^[10]. Check your country's rating body or cinema listing before booking for children.

Marvel has not said whether there are mid- or post-credits scenes, Cinepoca noted ^[10].

Do I need to watch other Marvel films first?

Disney+ has published a recommended watch list; La Crónica de Hoy reported on 29 September 2026 that it contains 15 titles ^[16].

La Crónica said Disney+ had trimmed the list to essential films and series, ordered by release date, with the series Loki among them ^[16]. It is a refresher list for new viewers.

The next Avengers film, Avengers: Secret Wars, is dated for 17 December 2027 in the US, Cinepoca reported ^[10].

Dates in this guide are as of 13 November 2026. Distributors sometimes move dates, especially to add early previews, so check again in the week of release.