{
  "id": 16883009,
  "title": "'Namaste India!' Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans drop Diwali surprise before Avengers Doomsday",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/namaste-india-robert-downey-jr-chris-evans-drop-diwali-surprise",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T10:10:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/namaste-india-robert-downey-jr-chris-evans-drop-diwali-surprise-before-avengers-doomsday-1.500726790"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As the anticipation builds for Avengers: Doomsday, Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans have dropped a festive Diwali surprise for their Indian fans. The two superheroes, who play Doctor Doom and Steve Rogers respectively, sent a video message wishing everyone a \"Namaste India!\" They highlighted that the film will open on December 17, 2026, a day before its US release, giving fans a head start. Marvel's latest cinematic offering promises a unique twist as Downey Jr. and Evans suggest that the story may take a darker turn, reflecting the challenges that lie ahead for their characters. Avengers: Doomsday, directed by the Russo Brothers and produced by Kevin Feige, brings together heroes from three different universes in an epic showdown against an unprecedented threat. With an impressive cast including Chris Hemsworth, Pedro Pascal, Paul Rudd, Anthony Mackie, Florence Pugh, and many more, the film is set to be a spectacle like no other. It will be available in Infinity Vision and other premium formats, opening on a Thursday for a four-day extended opening weekend. As fans gear up for the December showdown, they will also have to contend with the release of Dune: Part Three, which opens worldwide on the same day, creating a cinematic clash between two major releases.",
  "summary": "It’s not every Diwali that Doctor Doom drops by to wish you well, but 2026 is full of surprises. With 50 days to go before Avengers: Doomsday arrives in cinemas, Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans have sent a festive video message to fans in India. Downey Jr. plays the villainous Doctor Doom this time, and Evans returns as Steve Rogers. Indian audiences also get a head start: the film opens in…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans Wish Indian Fans Happy Diwali, Announce Avengers: Doomsday's Early Theatrical Release In India - VIDEO",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/robert-downey-jr-chris-evans-wish-indian-fans-happy-diwali-announce",
        "published": "2026-10-28T07:53:46.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}