Anthony Russo Reveals How ‘Avengers Endgame: Encore’ Connects to ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
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Key Points:
- Marvel Studios is re-releasing Avengers: Endgame in theaters as Avengers Endgame: Encore, featuring exclusive new footage that sets up the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, which premieres December 18.
- Directors Anthony and Joe Russo view the re-release as a full-circle moment, emphasizing the importance of the theatrical experience, especially after the disruptions caused by COVID-19.
- The new scenes added to Endgame enrich the original story without altering it, providing deeper context for the Avengers’ journey and teasing future events in Doomsday.
- Avengers: Doomsday follows heroes from different universes facing an unprecedented existential threat, with Robert Downey Jr. cast as the villain Victor Von Doom, a stark contrast to his former role as Tony Stark/Iron Man.
- The Russos aim to honor the emotional connections fans have with the MCU, particularly the impact of Tony Stark’s sacrifice in Endgame, while exploring new directions in Avengers: Doomsday.
