Movie fans are getting excited about a big battle at the box office on December 18, 2026! That’s when Marvel’s Avengers: Doomsday and Warner Bros.’ Dune: Part Three are both scheduled to be released, potentially creating a similar buzz as the Barbenheimer event in 2023.
Robert Downey Jr., known for his role in Avengers: Doomsday, recently discussed the competition between films during a question-and-answer session for Timothée Chalamet’s new movie, Marty Supreme. The event took place in Los Angeles on January 14, 2026. Downey downplayed any serious rivalry, playfully mentioning that the teams involved have already given the release date a funny nickname.
Robert Downey Jr. jokingly announced that because his film and another are both releasing on December 18th, they’ve nicknamed the date ‘DUNESDAY’. He shared this to a laughing audience, letting fans know the team is handling the competition with good humor.
Robert Downey Jr. and Timothée Chalamet are jokingly referring to December 18th as ‘Dunesday’ because their movies, ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and ‘Dune: Part 3’, are both being released on that date.
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) January 15, 2026
Based on predictions, Avengers: Doomsday seems likely to perform better. Marvel films usually have strong opening weekends thanks to a lot of pre-release buzz, dedicated fans, and the expectation of a big spectacle. The return of Chris Evans as Captain America, plus the inclusion of the X-Men, makes it a particularly anticipated movie for Marvel Cinematic Universe fans.
Despite a potentially slower start at the box office, Dune: Part Three could still become a long-term success. It might follow a similar path to Oppenheimer, which gained traction after initially being outshone by Barbie. Experts believe that even with initial challenges, Dune 3 could ultimately receive strong reviews and awards consideration.
Denis Villeneuve is directing the third Dune movie, which will be released by Warner Bros. Meanwhile, Joe and Anthony Russo are directing Avengers: Doomsday for Marvel Studios. Both films are currently scheduled to come out on December 18th.
Movie fans are already arguing about which film will be the biggest hit. Both The Avengers and Dune are attracting large audiences – The Avengers with its broad appeal and Dune with its focus on grand-scale science fiction – making for a thrilling competition this holiday season.
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2026-01-15 18:14