A cultural phenomenon linked to Barbie and Oppenheimer, referenced as a single cultural moment
Marvel’s Avengers: Doomsday features a multi-universe lineup with Robert Downey Jr. returning as Doctor Doom. The film, slated for December 18, 2026, follows Doomsday’s clash with the Fantastic Four and the X-Men, as Comic-Con previews reveal. Gosling is cast as Ghost Rider, while Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart and others reprise or join roles across a sprawling ensemble.
Barbie’s sequel rights face a race against December deadlines as Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling and Greta Gerwig strike terms with Warner Bros. Talks, per The New York Times and others, have stalled; Mattel could reclaim rights if negotiations falter, risking a new Barbie project with an alternate studio.