Marvel Studios has a habit of delivering cinematic blockbusters with lengthy runtimes, but fans might need to brace themselves for what’s coming next. The upcoming Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars are set to rival the most epic films in franchise history, clocking in at 150 minutes and 180 minutes, respectively.
Longer Runtimes, Bigger Expectations
When it comes to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, most films land somewhere between two and two and a half hours. But for major crossover events, the rulebook gets tossed out the window.
- Avengers: Infinity War ran for 149 minutes.
- Avengers: Endgame stretched to an impressive 181 minutes.
- Now, Avengers: Secret Wars will reportedly hit the same three-hour mark.
The news comes straight from the Russo Brothers, who previously helmed Infinity War and Endgame, and were cited by DiscussingFilm via Collider. Their confirmation has fans both thrilled and anxious about how much content will be packed into each film.
Fans React: Is It Enough?
The announcement has sparked a wave of online reactions, ranging from excitement to concern. Some Marvel enthusiasts believe three hours isn’t enough time to wrap up the saga properly. Others are just thrilled to see another large-scale event unfold.
“Russo Brothers are cooking,” one fan wrote in response to the news.
Another added, “Really anticipated! Doesn’t even matter if it’s one hour.”
But not everyone is convinced the runtime will do the story justice. Given the rumored scope of Secret Wars, some fans have called for the film to be split into two parts. While no such plans have been announced, speculation continues.
The Road to Secret Wars
Marvel Studios is in the middle of its Multiverse Saga, with Phase 5 currently in full swing. The final film of the phase, Thunderbolts, is slated for release on May 2, 2025. From there, Phase 6 begins with The Fantastic Four: First Steps on July 25, 2025, setting the stage for the climactic Avengers entries.
Here’s how the timeline stacks up:
| Movie Title | Release Date | Phase |
|---|---|---|
| Thunderbolts | May 2, 2025 | 5 |
| The Fantastic Four: First Steps | July 25, 2025 | 6 |
| Avengers: Doomsday | May 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Avengers: Secret Wars | May 7, 2027 | 6 |
With these two massive Avengers films on the horizon, the next few years are shaping up to be some of the biggest yet for the MCU.
Will Three Hours Be Enough for Secret Wars?
Avengers: Secret Wars is expected to be one of the most ambitious Marvel movies yet, potentially bringing together multiple universes and an enormous cast of heroes and villains. If Endgame needed three hours to conclude the Infinity Saga, fans wonder if the same runtime will be enough for the Multiverse Saga’s grand finale.
For now, all eyes are on Marvel Studios to see whether Secret Wars remains a single film or expands into something even bigger. Either way, fans might want to start stocking up on snacks—these Avengers films won’t be over quickly.
