Avengers: Endgame Encore - A Must-See Before Doomsday

Directing duo Joe Russo has confirmed that Avengers: Endgame Encore is a must-see before watching the upcoming movie, Avengers: Doomsday.

'It's gonna connect the story of the two movies,' stated Joe Russo. 'There's a natural progression from Endgame into Doomsday, which is also inclusive of all the other stories that have been playing out.' For related coverage, explore our detailed analysis on Technology and Digital Systems.

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Added Anthony: 'If you saw Endgame when it was originally released, you couldn't see this coming.'

Avaengers: Endgame Encore features color-graded footage and a confirmed runtime of 185 minutes, including four minutes of bonus footage.

The bonus content includes a refresher for fans who saw the original Endgame, as well as a chance to experience the story in a new way.

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But what exactly can viewers expect from this new release? According to Russo, it's all about connecting the dots between the two movies and providing a natural progression of the story.

'I think it's required viewing for following the story in Doomsday,' said Russo. 'It's gonna help you understand where we're going with the next part of the saga.'

With Robert Downey Jr.'s appearance as Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday, fans are eager to see how the bonus footage will impact the story.

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Directing duo Joe and Anthony Russo say that Avengers: Endgame Encore is a must-see before heading to theater to watch Avengers: Doomsday.

"It's gonna connect the story of the two movies," Joe Russo informed Fandango . "There's a natural progression from Endgame into Doomsday, which is also inclusive of all the other stories that have been playing out.

I think it's required viewing for following the story in Doomsday." Added Anthony: "If you saw Endgame when it was originally released, you couldn't see this coming." What makes Encore different? Well, it's not just a theatrical re-release: it's color-graded, and the confirmed runtime of 185 minutes means we're getting four or minutes of bonus footage (not the rumored 7-10 minutes).

It's also nice to have a refresher, since Avengers: Doomsday marks the first Avengers movie since 2019's Endgame.