Speaking with Fandango, Russo discussed the upcoming theatrical return of “Endgame,” while The Hollywood Reporter reported on his comments.
‘Endgame’ Will Connect Directly to ‘Doomsday’
The upcoming “Avengers: Endgame Encore” will bring the 2019 blockbuster back to theaters with additional material ahead of “Avengers: Doomsday.” For Joe Russo, the re-release is more than an opportunity to revisit one of Marvel’s biggest hits.
The director revealed that the added material is designed to bridge the two titles. “It’s going to connect the story of the two movies,” Russo said, adding that there is “a natural progression from Endgame into Doomsday.”
That connection appears to be significant enough that Russo believes fans should see the earlier film again before the new one. “I think it’s required viewing for following the story in Doomsday,” he said.
The theatrical return will give audiences another chance to experience “Endgame” on the big screen before “Doomsday” arrives on December 18. The upcoming picture will bring together characters from multiple corners of the MCU, including the Avengers, the Fantastic Four and the X-Men.
Anthony Russo also teased that the connection between the two films could lead audiences somewhere they are not expecting. “If you saw Endgame when it was originally released, you couldn’t see this coming.”
“Avengers: Endgame Encore” is scheduled to return to cinemas globally on September 25, giving Marvel fans a chance to revisit the movie before the next Avengers installment.