According to recent rumors, the Russo brothers have decided to start from scratch and get rid of Michael Waldron’s script for Avengers 5, to add characters like Daredevil in the highly anticipated film

Bring back the Avengers going to the cinema was not an easy task. It was originally planned like this The Kang Dynasty Yes Secret Wars released the same year, with Jeff Loveness (Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania) and Michael Waldron (Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness) as script manager. But things didn’t go as planned.

The Russos throw away Waldron’s entire script

Him feedback negative of Quantumadded to Jonathan Majors’ personal and legal problems, they ended up dismantling the plan to make Kang the next big bad of the MCU. Both Loveness and Waldron were removed from their projects, although Waldron was still working on an early draft of what would become Avengers 5. However, with the return of the Russo brothers and screenwriter Stephen McFeely, the focus has changed radically: the film is now Avengers: Judgment Dayand Doctor Doom (played by Robert Downey Jr.) will be the great antagonist.

According to the renowned scoop Daniel Richtman, the Russos have decided completely discard Waldron’s script to start from scratch. This explains recent rumors of a slight delay in the script before filming begins this spring.

This move seems to have been well received by fans, as Waldron has not had an easy relationship with the public. His decision to make Scarlet Witch a villain Doctor Strange 2 It left more than one dissatisfied and many were hoping for a more solid approach to the multiversal saga.

The news also clarifies that Doctor Doom will not be a simple replacement for Kang in the plot. The Russos and McFeelys are building an entirely new narrative, one that could bring back the excitement the MCU needs after the ups and downs of Phase 4.

Daredevil and his participation Avengers: Judgment Day

With the recent release of the trailer for Daredevil: Born AgainRichtman also confirmed this Charlie Cox will have a minor role in the film as Daredevil. While his participation will be brief, it’s not surprising: the Man Without Fear has never been a fan of large teams, preferring to work alone or in small alliances.

That doesn’t mean Daredevil is irrelevant to the story. His appearance could serve as a nod to his connection to Doctor Doom in the comics or as an introduction to a larger role in future films.

The Russos return to the MCU… but not without doubts

In a recent interview, Joe Russo revealed how the idea of ​​returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe was born. “We had some ideas that we had tried to develop before, but we never found the right story. I remember calling Steve [McFeely] and say, “Hey, crazy idea.” How about we go back to doing Secret Wars?’ To which he replied: ‘Absolutely not. Absolutely not.'”

The next day, however, McFeely called with an afterthought: “Okay, I have an idea.”

This anecdote shows the level of effort and creativity the Russos are bringing back to the MCU, which excites fans hoping to recapture the magic of Endless war Yes End of games.

Release dates and expectations

Avengers: Judgment Day Its premiere is scheduled for May 2026, while Secret Wars will arrive in May 2027. With the Russos at the helm and a completely new approach, fans are eager to see how this new phase of the MCU will redefine the multiversal saga.

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