Simu Liu Raises Expectations for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
By Andrew Sanford | News | November 4, 2025
Avengers: Doomsday carries immense expectations. While the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) remains a major force globally, it no longer dominates as before. For example, The Fantastic Four: First Steps earned just over $500 million—respectable but modest by Marvel’s high standards.
The upcoming fourth Spider-Man film starring Tom Holland is expected to perform well. Then, attention turns to the MCU’s highly anticipated crossover event, Avengers: Doomsday, which already faced challenges. The studio had to replace Jonathan Majors as the lead villain, switch directors, incorporate several Fox-era X-Men characters, and bring back Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom—likely a costly move.
Additionally, Kevin Feige has hinted that the next two Avengers movies will conclude this phase of the MCU with a sort of reboot afterward. This underscores the significance of Doomsday as a farewell to the current era.
Simu Liu's Insight on the Film
Adding to this pressure, Simu Liu recently shared thoughts on the film during an interview with ScreenRant. He highlighted the emotional depth of the project:
“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.”### Author’s summary
Simu Liu emphasizes Avengers: Doomsday as both a star-studded celebration and a heartfelt tribute, heightening the film’s stakes as the MCU transitions to a new era.