Simu Liu Raises Expectations for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
By Andrew Sanford | News | November 4, 2025
The upcoming Avengers: Doomsday has immense pressure on its shoulders. While the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) remains a global force, it hasn't captured audiences with the same intensity as before. The Fantastic Four: First Steps earned just over $500 million—solid but modest by Marvel standards. Anticipation builds around the fourth Spider-Man film starring Tom Holland, and then, the MCU’s major crossover event arrives.
Avengers: Doomsday faced several challenges, including a pivot from Jonathan Majors as the main villain, a change in directors, the addition of multiple Fox-era X-Men characters, and Robert Downey Jr.’s surprising return as Doctor Doom, likely for a hefty sum. On top of this, Kevin Feige has hinted at a major reboot following the next two Avengers films, making this movie a significant finale for the current MCU phase.
Simu Liu’s Insights on the Film
“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,” Simu Liu said in a recent ScreenRant interview. “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.”
Liu highlights the vast ensemble cast and the emotional connection the film conveys, suggesting it will deliver heartfelt moments alongside its spectacle.
Summary
Avengers: Doomsday is poised to be a grand, emotionally resonant farewell to the current MCU era, amplified by Simu Liu’s enthusiasm about its star-studded cast and homage to the superhero genre.