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Is Marvel turning Secret Wars into a two-part epic?
Rumors are swirling that Marvel Studios is weighing whether Avengers: Secret Wars should be released as two separate films. Sources tied to scoops — including Daniel Richtman and commentator John Rocha of Hot Mic — suggest the studio is watching the box-office and audience reaction to the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday before committing to a final structure. The idea is simple: the scale of the Russo brothers’ multiverse finale may be too large to contain within a single theatrical runtime.
Why split a blockbuster now?
Splitting tentpole films isn’t new. Hollywood has previously divided finales when stories grew too expansive — think Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows or The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn. For the MCU, the calculus is both creative and commercial: a two-part Secret Wars could allow richer character arcs, room for cameos and world-building, and possibly better pacing for a payoff years in the making. On the flip side, fans worry about franchise fatigue and the perception of splitting a story purely to double ticket sales.
Recent reports also claim Avengers: Doomsday might be a near three-hour event — a heavyweight chapter that could serve as the setup for an even larger Secret Wars. Marvel’s ambitious slate announced at SDCC 2022 (promising two Avengers films in the same year) has already shifted, with release dates moved or removed and the previously rumored August 2027 date quietly dropped. Some insiders now speculate the first installment of Secret Wars could land in 2028 if the studio opts for two parts.
Industry context matters: studios are increasingly flexible with release strategies, juggling streaming windows, theatrical grosses, and global markets. A split could help Marvel control narrative scope, but it also raises expectations and pressure to deliver two equally satisfying films.
Fans on social media are split — excited by the prospect of a sprawling Russo-directed finale, but wary after mixed reactions to some recent MCU entries. Behind the scenes, production logistics and actor availability will also factor heavily into any decision to split Secret Wars.
Ultimately, everything hinges on Doomsday’s critical and commercial performance. If it lands as a triumphant, cohesive chapter, Marvel may feel confident keeping Secret Wars singular. If not, a two-part structure gives the studio breathing room to conclude the multiverse saga without rushing.
A final note: whether one film or two, the endgame of the MCU’s multiversal era will be one of the most scrutinized cinematic events of the decade.
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