The Avengers are assembling once again next year - but one star will be noticeably absent. Marvel fans got their first look at Avengers: Doomsday on Wednesday (March 26th) when Marvel Studios shared a video across its social media platforms that declared the upcoming ensemble movie is "now in production" ahead of its scheduled release in May next year.

Marvel Studios spoiled Thunderbolts* by revealing most of the team will be in Avengers: Doomsday. Fans speculate Taskmaster won't survive Thunderbolts* based on trailer evidence. The decision to reveal cast members for Avengers: Doomsday could harm Thunderbolts* box office results.

Marvel Studios just pulled off its biggest livestream event ever with the announcement of its cast for Avengers: Doomsday . This was a five-hour-plus spectacle that drew in a massive 275 million digital views.