Marvel fans in India are in for a treat as Avengers: Doomsday will release on December 17, a day earlier than the US. Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans shared a heartfelt Diwali message, adding excitement to the festive season. The film features an ensemble cast, including X-Men and Fantastic Four characters, promising an action-packed spectacle.
The next and highly-awaited chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Avengers: Doomsday, comes with delightful news for its Indian audience and a Diwali message from its two beloved cast members, Robert Downey Jr and Chris Evans.
The film, directed by Joe and Anthony Russo, is now officially set to arrive in India on December 17, a day before its release in the US.
In a YouTube video posted by Marvel India, Downey Jr, who plays Victor Von Doom, and Evans, who plays Steve Rogers, leave a heartfelt message, extending their Diwali wishes to their fans in India.
The video's caption reads: "Diwali just got a whole lot more LIT! #RobertDowneyJr & #ChrisEvans have a special festive message for India, along with a dhamakedar tohfa - #AvengersDoomsday now releases a day early in India, on 17th December! Releasing in English, Hindi, Tamil & Telugu. THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS. #50DaysToDoomsday #17thDecemberDoomsday
The 40-second video begins with Downey Jr wishing "Namaste India," after which Evans reveals that what they love most about the festival is that "it marks the closing of one chapter and the beginning of another." Then, in classic Downey Jr fashion, the actor delivers a comical revelation.
"That's something we know a lot about. Except, instead of moving from dark to light, I think it might be going in the other direction," he says. "Happy Diwali, and we'll see you in Avengers: Doomsday...You bet!" they add.
The rest of the video features action-packed visuals from the film.
Alongside Victor Von Doom and Steve Rogers, Avengers: Doomsday also sees Thor, with fan-favourite X-Men characters, including Patrick Stewart as Professor X, Ian McKellen as Magneto and James Marsden as Cyclops, also joining the battle. The Fantastic Four are also set to play a pivotal role.
Produced by by Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito and Jonathan Schwartz, Avengers: Doomsday also stars Chris Hemsworth, Pedro Pascal, Paul Rudd, Anthony Mackie, Florence Pugh, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Wyatt Russell, Channing Tatum, Simu Liu, Ian McKellen, Tom Hiddleston, James Marsden, Patrick Stewart, Joseph Quinn, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, Letitia Wright, Lewis Pullman, Kelsey Grammer, Kathryn Newton, Danny Ramirez, Winston Duke, Alan Cumming, Hannah John-Kamen, Rebecca Romijn, Mabel Cadena and Tenoch Huerta Mejia.