Recently, Joe and Anthony Russo addressed whether they would employ the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in makingAvengers: DoomsdayandAvengers: Secret Wars. The directors are among the most successful within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, having previously directedCaptain America: The Winter Soldier,Captain America: Civil War,Avengers: Infinity War, andAvengers: Endgame. These films,three of which made over $1 billion at the box office, are among the most lucrative and best received in the franchise, so it’s no surprise thatMarvel brought the Russos back.
However, the film landscape is different in 2025 compared to 2019. A huge factor in that is the wider acceptance and capabilities of AI. Speaking withThe Hollywood Reporter,Anthony clarified their stance on using AI while making their nextAvengersfilms. He stated that “we have to approach AI the same way we approach all technological innovations.” Per Anthony, “it’s potentially a valuable tool, but it’s the kind of tool that artists always have to remain in control of.” He explained that “there’s going to be some valuable role in the creative process and the filmmaking process” for humans.
What Anthony Russo’s Comments On Using AI In Avengers Films Mean
Using AI can be a controversial topic because it is seen as a shortcut or a way to replace creatives such as visual effects workers, writers, and even actors. As a result,hearing that the Russos are using AI in their films could be met with trepidation by Marvel fans.PerComicBook.com, their production company, AGBO, has openly used AI in their projects, even hiring Dominic Hughes to oversee its use as their Chief Scientific Officer.
Avengers: Doomsday’s Massive Pre-Production Cost Is Already Reportedly Triple What Disney Spent On One Of Marvel’s Biggest Box Office Bombs
Avengers: Doomsday’s pre-production budget already surpasses that of the MCU’s second biggest box office bomb in the same stage, only a few months in.
According to the Russos, AI will only be used “to enrich the creative process.” Without specifics,it is unclear the extent to which the directors will utilize AI in theirAvengersduology,but they do not mean for it to completely replace the human element of filmmaking.
Our Take On Anthony Russo’s Comments On Using AI In Avengers Films
AI cannot replicate the creativity of an individual; however, it is not inherently a bad thing. The Russo Brothers utilizing AI to make their films could mean more innovative experiences for audiences to enjoy, and their mentality that the technology is merely a tool implies that they will still place emphasis on human involvement. Only time can tell how the use of AI will impactAvengers: DoomsdayandAvengers: Secret Wars, but one thing is clear: the Russo Brothers are correct to assume AI will permanently change the film industry.
Avengers: Doomsday
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Avengers: Doomsday is the fifth Avengers film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and will bring together heroes, new and old, to face off against Victor von Doom - played by the returning Robert Downey Jr.. Avengers 5 will also mark the beginning of phase 6 of the MCU.
Avengers: Secret Wars
Avengers: Secret Wars is an anticipated installment in Phase 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, serving as the finale of The Multiverse Saga. Scheduled for release in December 2027, the film’s plot remains under wraps, fueling curiosity about its role in the expansive Marvel narrative.
