Avengers: Doomsday Faces Potential Scheduling Conflict with Christopher Nolan’s Next Blockbuster
2026 is shaping up to be a monumental year for Hollywood blockbusters. Alongside Avengers: Doomsday, fans can expect Spider-Man 4, The Mandalorian & Grogu, Toy Story 5, Shrek 5, and The Batman Part 2. However, amidst this sea of sequels and spin-offs, Christopher Nolan is preparing to release another original epic—and this might just create ripples for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Nolan’s next film, featuring a star-studded cast including MCU talents like Tom Holland (Spider-Man), Zendaya (MJ), Charlize Theron (Clea), and Lupita Nyong’o (Nakia), is set to begin filming in early 2025. The challenge? Avengers: Doomsday also starts production around the spring of 2025, likely leading to overlapping schedules for these actors.
The Conflict
Tom Holland, expected to play a major role in Doomsday, will also be filming Spider-Man 4 during the same period. Zendaya’s involvement in Avengers is still uncertain, but if confirmed, her time will also be stretched thin. Charlize Theron, whose Clea was set up as a key player alongside Doctor Strange in Multiverse of Madness, might face similar scheduling hurdles.
Meanwhile, Lupita Nyong’o’s Nakia—absent from Avengers films so far—might not be significantly affected.
Why This May Not Be a Problem
Despite concerns, Marvel and Nolan are no strangers to navigating such conflicts. Avengers: Doomsday’s main heroes are expected to spend about a month on set, while supporting roles may require only a week or two of filming. With Nolan’s projects typically wrapping within three months (as seen with Oppenheimer), actors could juggle their schedules or shoot later in the production timeline.
Additionally, Marvel Studios is known for its flexibility, as seen with David Harbour managing both Thunderbolts and Stranger Things.
2026 will undoubtedly be a career-defining year for Tom Holland, who will headline Spider-Man 4, Avengers: Doomsday, and Nolan’s next project. With careful scheduling, Marvel and Nolan seem poised to deliver the best of both worlds, giving fans unforgettable cinematic experiences.
