Avengers Star Anthony Mackie Says He'll Film Secret Wars When He's Done on Broadway Playing Macbeth — a Run That Lasts Until July 2027

Anthony Mackie, a star from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has revealed his plans to film the upcoming Avengers: Secret Wars while he is on hiatus from his Broadway role as Macbeth. The production of Macbeth on Broadway, which is scheduled to run until July 2027, begins with rehearsals in February, followed by previews from late March. Mackie's departure from Macbeth will allow him to focus on completing his duties for the Secret Wars project, which is set to release in 2027.

The news of Mackie's decision has raised eyebrows among fans who are eagerly awaiting details about the production schedule of Avengers: Secret Wars. Originally planned to begin filming in September, the project has faced delays and is now expected to commence in early 2027. Despite the delay, Marvel has not indicated any change to the film's original release date of December 17, 2027.

Fans are now left wondering how Marvel plans to complete the complex task of filming and post-production for Secret Wars within such a short timeframe. Currently, there are no indications that the filming of Secret Wars will begin this year, as many of the cast members are anticipated to be occupied with promotional activities for Avengers: Doomsday starting late November.

On a positive note, the delay in filming Secret Wars provides Marvel with an opportunity to incorporate audience feedback from the successful release of Avengers: Doomsday on December 18. The directors of Doomsday, Joe and Anthony Russo, recently teased that fans can expect a "very surprising ending" in the film, which maintains its propulsive narrative while also being one of the longest Marvel movies to date.