Simu Liu Puts New Pressure on ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
The upcoming film Avengers: Doomsday carries significant expectations. While the MCU remains a global entertainment force, its recent projects haven’t matched the past blockbuster impact. For example, The Fantastic Four: First Steps earned over $500 million, which is solid but not a major success by Marvel’s standards.
The next Spider-Man film, starring Tom Holland, is poised for success, leading up to the MCU’s highly anticipated crossover event. This Avengers installment has faced notable changes, including a shift in directors and replacing Jonathan Majors as the main villain. The film will also feature many characters from the X-Men series that came through Fox, alongside Robert Downey Jr. reprising as Doctor Doom, reportedly for a very high fee.
Adding to the significance, MCU president Kevin Feige has hinted at a reset after the next two Avengers films, positioning Avengers: Doomsday as a farewell to this era of Marvel’s cinematic universe.
Simu Liu on the Film’s Emotional Depth
Simu Liu recently spoke with ScreenRant, emphasizing the film’s emotional and theatrical breadth. He highlighted the incredible experience of working alongside so many of the actors he admired growing up.
“I mean, there are just so many actors in it, and getting to work with those people as peers is really incredible because I grew up watching so many of them. It feels, in a lot of ways, like a love letter to the entire genre of superhero movies. And I think there’s something really fun about that.”
Summary
Avengers: Doomsday is set to be both a grand spectacle and an emotional homage, marking a pivotal moment and possible end of the current MCU phase.
Author's Take
This film promises to blend blockbuster spectacle with heartfelt storytelling, reflecting on the MCU’s legacy as it prepares for a new chapter.