Simu Liu Just Put a Lot of Pressure on ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
By Andrew Sanford | News | November 4, 2025
The Marvel Cinematic Universe remains a global success, but its recent projects haven’t matched the cultural dominance of earlier years. The Fantastic Four: First Steps earned just over $500 million — respectable, though below Marvel’s usual blockbuster level.
With the next Tom Holland-led Spider-Man film on the way, the attention is now shifting to the highly anticipated crossover, Avengers: Doomsday. The project faced major changes: Jonathan Majors’ departure as the main villain, a new director stepping in, and the inclusion of Fox-era X-Men characters. Adding to the spectacle, Robert Downey Jr. is returning to play Doctor Doom, reportedly for a massive paycheck.
Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige has also hinted that the next two Avengers films could mark the end of the current MCU era, turning Avengers: Doomsday into a symbolic farewell to this version of the universe.
Simu Liu on Heart and Scale
Actor Simu Liu has only raised expectations further by emphasizing that the film won’t just be visually impressive — it will also have emotional depth.
“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.”
His comments suggest that despite its massive cast and scope, Avengers: Doomsday aims to connect with audiences on a more heartfelt level.
Author’s Summary
Simu Liu teases that Avengers: Doomsday will blend spectacle with genuine emotion, heightening expectations for Marvel’s most ambitious crossover yet.