Simu Liu Adds Pressure on ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
By Andrew Sanford | News | November 4, 2025
The MCU remains a global force, but it no longer dominates the world as it used to. The Fantastic Four: First Steps earned just over $500 million, which, while not a failure, doesn’t meet Marvel’s usual blockbuster standards. The upcoming fourth Spider-Man film featuring Tom Holland is expected to perform well, leading up to the long-anticipated MCU crossover event.
Avengers: Doomsday already faces high expectations after significant changes, including a switch from Jonathan Majors as the lead villain, director changes, and the inclusion of several Fox-era X-Men characters. Additionally, Robert Downey Jr. returns as Doctor Doom, reportedly for a hefty sum. Kevin Feige has suggested a reboot following the next two Avengers movies, marking this film as a farewell to the current MCU era.
Simu Liu’s Take on the Film’s Heart and Scope
Simu Liu recently hinted that Avengers: Doomsday will bring emotional depth. In an interview with ScreenRant, he shared his excitement about the cast and the film's tribute to superhero movies:
“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
Simu Liu emphasizes the emotional depth of Avengers: Doomsday, a highly anticipated MCU finale that combines an ensemble cast, legacy characters, and a nod to the superhero genre.