The truth is that, as a comic book text, this confrontation is priceless. On the one hand, the most powerful heroes on Earth are also supported A supervillain full of charisma. On the other hand, a galactic invader whose tyranny is supported by a group of fanatics riding giant sandworms. As a result of their meeting, an epic conflict arises that will not take place in cartoons, but on the cinema screens closest to you.
What are we referring to? Well, on to the Clash of Titans that will happen next year, when Avengers: Doomsday and Sand Dunes: Part 3 Access to bulletin board. Additionally, as ScreenRant points out, The Russo brothers and Denis Villeneuve They have just over twelve months to prepare, because this conflict already has a history: December 19, 2026.
The giant struggle between Rousseau and Villeneuve
At first glance, this brings to mind the meeting on billboards Barbenheimer, That popular phenomenon that happened in 2023 (how time flies…) when Barbie to Greta Gerwig and Oppenheimer to Christopher Nolan They arrived in theaters. And like this one, it could be useful for both films, because we’re talking about films that are very different from each other.
on the one hand, Avengers: Doomsday It does not only represent the return of the Russians to… marvel, But also a Robert Downey Jr Which changes the role Iron man So from the same Victor von Morte, Mr. Latveria.
With a large number of stars in its crew (Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Pedro Pascal…), doomsday It’s not just a new one Mega crossover Marvelita, but it also appears as the final merging of his universe with the universe x men, Six years after purchase Fox by Disney.
Finally, we are talking about the (last?) opportunity to revitalize the studio’s profile after a large number of disasters (change of plans forced by the dismissal Jonathan Majors) And bad reviews. It is a retreat that is only welcomed Fantastic Four: Getting Started In the same year he seems to have softened.
Regarding sand dunes 3, We’re talking about a film that continues the (unexpected?) success of the other remakes Frank Herbert Shot by Villeneuve. And that goes beyond a cast full of well-known names (Timothée Chalamet, Javier Bardem, Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya And the newcomer robert Pattinson, (to name a few) and an amazing budget, it can hold its own market niche.
Because while doomsday Promises work in abundance, Sand dunes 3 suggests A science fiction political conspiracy whose complexity and pessimistic tone give the film an equivalent role Oppenheimer In 2023. We will have to see how Villeneuve solves the gray tone of the sky dune christ, A novel that works as a conclusion, but more than one reader clashed with it because of its pessimism and lack of epicness.
However, you do not have to be a prophet to know that the outcome of this confrontation (or rather, encounter) It could be very profitable for both films. Recent history shows us that the so-called competition between two titles of diverse nature is capable of creating a synergy that benefits both titles at the box office.
Of course, while we anticipate its sequels, we can wonder what will happen to the other titles scheduled on those dates. We’re talking about Medium or low budget films That after struggling to find a place on the release calendar, they found themselves unable to compete with the juggernaut at Marvel and Warner Bros. Empire conflicts, you know, have those things.