Avengers: Doomsday, the release of the year
Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, the team behind Infinity War and Endgame, Doomsday is the first Avengers film since 2019. The hook is Robert Downey Jr., returning to Marvel not as Iron Man but as Doctor Doom, the villain. The cast brings together three universes: the original Avengers with Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans and Paul Rudd; the Fantastic Four with Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Joseph Quinn; and the classic X-Men with Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Kelsey Grammer, James Marsden and Alan Cumming. Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Simu Liu, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke and Tenoch Huerta are also on board.
Official trailer published by Marvel Entertainment on YouTube.
Dune: Part Three, the same day
Warner Bros. and Legendary chose the same date to close Villeneuve’s trilogy, based on the novel Dune Messiah. The story jumps years after the second part, with Paul Atreides now emperor. Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Florence Pugh, Javier Bardem and Anya Taylor-Joy return, and Robert Pattinson joins as the villain Scytale. It is the first time in years that two productions of this size share a weekend, pointing to the strongest December for cinemas since before the pandemic.
Official trailer published by Warner Bros. on YouTube.
Remaining release calendar
| Film | Date (US) | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple | October | Danny Boyle horror sequel, directed by Nia DaCosta |
| Street Fighter | October | New live-action adaptation of the fighting game |
| Clayface | October | DC film about the Gotham villain |
| The Cat in the Hat | November | Animated musical of the Dr. Seuss classic, with Bill Hader |
| Jumanji | November 25 | Third instalment with Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart and Karen Gillan |
| Avengers: Doomsday | 17 December in Panama (18 in the US) | Marvel, Russo brothers, Doctor Doom |
| Dune: Part Three | 17 December in Panama (18 in the US) | Close of Denis Villeneuve’s trilogy |
US release dates. Panama’s cinema chains usually open on the previous Thursday or the same Friday; check local listings.
Why it matters for Panama
- Panama opens Hollywood’s big films the same week as the United States, dubbed and subtitled, with IMAX and 4DX screens in Panama City.
- December coincides with school holidays and the thirteenth-month bonus, the biggest box-office period of the year in the country.
- The two 17 December releases arrive a week before Christmas, with two weeks of holidays ahead.
Frequently asked questions
When does Avengers: Doomsday come out in Panama?
On 17 December, according to the Cinemark Panama listings; in the United States, on December 18, 2026. It is directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, with Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom.
When does Dune: Part Three come out in Panama?
Also on 17 December, the same day as Avengers: Doomsday; in the United States, on December 18, 2026. It closes Denis Villeneuve’s trilogy, based on Dune Messiah, with Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and Robert Pattinson.
What is the most anticipated film of the rest of 2026?
Avengers: Doomsday, whose first trailer drew around 503 million views in 24 hours. Dune: Part Three is second and opens the same day.
Related articles
Sources
- Marvel Studios, Avengers: Doomsday, official page.
- Variety, Avengers: Doomsday trailer.
- Wikipedia, Dune: Part Three.
- Espinof, the most anticipated films of 2026.
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