Avengers: Doomsday Is Still in Production Without a Finalized Script… So How Are They Filming It?

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It seems strange that the movie “Avengers: Doomsday” is already in production, yet they don’t have a finalized script. The explanation provided by sources suggests that instead of filming scenes based on a complete script, they are focusing on shooting action sequences first and then figuring out the storyline in between. This approach could be described as “knowing the main points without understanding the background details”.

Filming for the movie titled “Avengers: Doomsday” (initially known as “Apple Pie 1”) commenced on a much later date in April 2025, specifically, at Pinewood Studios located in Buckinghamshire, U.K. The first day of filming was reportedly on the 28th of April, with outdoor scenes being shot in England (specifically Windsor Great Park) and Bahrain over the summer months. However, it’s worth noting that although production had begun, neither a final script nor the directors’ complete vision for the movie were set at this stage. Let’s delve into the turbulent journey of creating “Avengers: Doomsday” and its potential implications on the Marvel universe!

Despite three months of filming, Marvel’s Kevin Feige admitted that the script was continually being improved on set, a process he referred to as “continually adding,” or simply, “plus-ing,” each day. Simultaneously, news and interviews suggested that Michael Waldron, known for his work on Loki and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, was actively helping Stephen McFeely with the Doomsday script during production.

Simu Liu expresses his awe, stating that audiences will be greatly impressed by Robert Downey Jr’s interpretation of Doctor Doom in ‘AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY’.

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— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) September 2, 2025

July’s focus highlighted Waldron’s ongoing role as cameras captured scenes, implying that the script wasn’t entirely set before the main filming started (Feige, however, disputed the claim that Marvel begins without a complete script, but maintained that live revisions were customary in their production process). At this point, we are quite skeptical about any statements made by Kevin Feige regarding the creative process. The post-Perlmutter phase of Marvel Studios, often referred to as the Feige era (Phases 4-6), has been fraught with challenges. Interestingly, the most successful project during this period was independently developed and approved by Bob Chapek, who was briefly the CEO of Disney at that time. The other major successes were films distributed by Sony, such as Spider-Man.

As a dedicated film enthusiast, it’s fascinating to observe how Marvel strategically approaches their productions. They’ve been known to finalize and execute grand action sequences early on, trusting that they can be polished during the rewrite process. One such example is the production of notable fight scenes, like the anticipated X-Men versus Fantastic Four showdown, which was reportedly filmed before the script was fully finalized.

Rumors swirl about Doctor Doom squaring off against the Thunderbolts, and an intriguing team-up between Spider-Man and Wolverine taking on some sort of Time Variance Authority (TVA). Although Marvel hasn’t officially verified these matchups, various reliable sources and scoop providers have described at least the Fantastic Four versus X-Men clash being staged during the spring/summer shoot.

Lending further credence to these reports is Alan Cumming’s apparent confirmation of the X-Men vs. Fantastic Four sequence. It’s an exciting time for Marvel fans, as we eagerly await more details about these anticipated encounters!

If the Fantastic Four movies had been successful at the box office, there would likely be more anticipation for that fight.

In this production of “Doomsday,” we have an impressive ensemble featuring characters from the Avengers, Wakandans, Thunderbolts/New Avengers, Fantastic Four, and original X-Men members. Given the vast array of characters involved, managing the action sequences is a complex logistical challenge. A practical approach in this situation would be to first film the key action scenes that the studio has already decided upon (and which VFX pipelines need several months to a year to complete). After these foundational elements are established, additional dialogue, transitions, and character-focused scenes can be added around them. This method resembles how previous Russo-era team-ups blended evolving storylines with predetermined spectacular moments – just on a grander multiversal scale.

It seems that everyone is enjoying themselves while shooting the action scenes, despite the fact that the storyline hasn’t been finalized yet.

Simu Liu talks about what it’s been like filming ‘AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY’

Each day seems surreal. I’m fortunate enough to go to a job where I collaborate with individuals I hold in high regard and look up to. Remarkably, some of these people were actors I admired as a child, even before I dreamt of becoming one myself. It’s truly extraordinary…

— Avengers Updates (@AvengersUpdated) September 1, 2025

As a die-hard cinema enthusiast, the prospect of Avengers: Doomsday has me intrigued, yet slightly perplexed. It seems they’ve mapped out certain essential milestones that need to be achieved in the story, but there doesn’t appear to be a definitive route on how to reach those points. It’s like planning a road trip without a car, just hoping we have a skilled driver like Robert Downey Jr. to navigate whatever vehicle Marvel decides to use for this journey.

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2025-09-02 16:58