Fans Outraged as Disney Locks Major Avengers: Doomsday Tease Behind IMAX and Infinity Vision Theaters

Fans are fuming after discovering that Disney deliberately withheld a major new scene from standard screenings of Avengers: Endgame Encore, the re-release of Marvel Studios’ Infinity Saga conclusion, reserving it exclusively for premium IMAX and Infinity Vision showings. The controversy erupted this week as moviegoers who paid for regular tickets realized they missed one of the biggest promotional teases ahead of the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, prompting a wave of frustration across social media platforms.

The re-release made a splash in theaters during its opening weekend, drawing fans eager to relive memorable moments and catch glimpses of new Doomsday footage. Among the four bonus sequences added to the film, one particularly tantalizing scene—a fiasco at the Time Variance Authority featuring surprise cameos—was locked behind pricier premium formats, leaving many attendees feeling shortchanged on what they had paid for.

A Re-Release That Promised More, Delivered Less

Avengers: Endgame Encore added four new sequences in total, running for a combined total of around four minutes. These bonus segments include an extended ending for Steve Rogers and Peggy Carter, a meeting between Bruce Banner and Doctor Doom, a handful of frames appearing to show the forging of Victor von Doom’s mask, and the aforementioned TVA sequence. It is that final scene, which appears ripped straight out of Doomsday itself, that was stripped from standard 2D and 3D screenings.

The TVA sequence is arguably the most significant of the four, offering an extended look at the Time Variance Authority as the multiverse begins to cave in on itself. Loki series regulars Mobius, played by Owen Wilson, and OB, portrayed by Ke Huy Quan, both make appearances, signaling that not all is well within the organization. The scene lives up to director Joe Russo’s earlier teasing, making its exclusion from standard showings all the more disappointing for those who missed it.

“I just got back from a regular showing of Endgame Encore (2D screening) and I’m really frustrated that I didn’t get to see all the new footage. It was completely unknown to me (and the others in my showing) that we wouldn’t get the full cut with all the new footage.”

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The Quiet Announcement That Sparked the Backlash

The House of Mouse announced plans to lock the new Doomsday teases behind IMAX and Infinity Vision screenings in late August, though the relatively quiet announcement apparently failed to reach many viewers. The reveal only promised that these exclusive scenes would feature “an additional sneak peek,” leaving audiences uncertain exactly what they were missing until they walked into theaters on September 25. Many fans, who deliberately avoid social media ahead of MCU releases to dodge spoilers, never learned of the exclusivity strategy until after their screenings.

With the box office haul reportedly strong, the re-release’s run appears secure for the foreseeable future, though how long it will remain in theaters before Avengers: Doomsday’s December 18, 2026 premiere remains unclear.

“It’s a pretty scummy way Disney did this. Can’t believe some people are actually defending this strategy of theirs.”

Reddit user

Community Reaction: “Cash Grab” and Frustration Dominate

The online reaction has been swift and scathing, with “cash grab” emerging as a recurring phrase among MCU fans aware of Disney’s strategy. Many expressed disbelief that the entire premise of the re-release—adding new footage—was partially undermined by gating that footage behind premium prices.

“That’s weird, I thought the point of the rerelease was to add the new scenes,” one fan noted, capturing the sentiment of numerous others. Another admitted they only discovered the exclusivity after the fact: “I didn’t realize it until this post. IMAX Encore had even more footage than what I saw?” They added a pointed observation about the partnership: “Interesting that they would partner with IMAX when all the IMAX theaters for Doomsday are taken by Dune.”

Others highlighted the deceptive nature of the marketing, with one Reddit user sharing: “I literally just got back from seeing The Odyssey in IMAX and the trailer they screened for Endgame Encore said nothing about new footage being exclusive to IMAX.” A fellow commenter added: “This is a shameless Disney cash grab. I’m not blowing all that money and driving out of my way to a Disney-owned theater just to go see five minutes of added footage. I’m sorry you got screwed.”

Looking Ahead

For those determined to catch every new teaser for Doomsday, the message is clear: attending an IMAX or Infinity Vision screening of Avengers: Endgame Encore is now essential, as standard showings omit the coveted TVA sequence. The re-release’s impressive box office performance suggests it will linger in theaters for some time, though no official end date has been announced.

Avengers: Doomsday will eventually resolve all these teases when its premiere marks the beginning of the end of the Multiverse Saga on December 18, 2026. For more on the MCU’s evolving landscape, readers can explore how Anthony Mackie learned he’d be picking up Captain America’s shield, or revisit IGN’s original 9.5/10 Avengers: Endgame review.