The Russo brothers on Monday surprised all Marvel fans when they released the first trailer for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’, causing a frenzy on and off social media. While the preview has racked up millions of views and the trailer has helped sell out all premium format tickets, a section of viewers have criticized the film’s visual effects for its alleged “unfinished” and “unpolished” CGI.
Fans point to “unfinished” CGI.
Soon after the trailer dropped, social media platforms were flooded with reactions dissecting the film’s visual effects. One fan wrote: “The visual effects and visual quality of #AvengersDoomsday feel a little weird and pretty unpolished. Some close-ups look like a bad green screen crop with no work to refine the edges and lighting!”Another viewer echoed similar sentiments, saying: “I still felt that the VFX on some of the shots in Avengers Doomsday feels sketchy, definitely needs work on the update. We still have time for that before the film opens in December. Other than that, I’m really looking forward to it.”Another reaction read: “Avengers Doomsday Trailer 1st impression: OKAYISH. Maybe due to previous leaks. But I have to say VFX and CGI are not up to par. In the age of AI, Seedance 2.0 produces better videos. Let’s see, maybe they’ll fix it by the time the movie hits theaters.”Another said: “Very average trailer. Doesn’t give Avengers vibes. Visual effects look terrible. What’s going on with CGI?” while another added: “Doomsday visuals don’t justify the budget.”
The pictures of ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ will improve
Not everyone was worried about the CGI, with several fans pointing out that the visual effects of blockbuster films often continue to be perfected until shortly before release.One user wrote: “Avengers: Doomsday trailer just dropped and yes, the VFX for that Thor/Doom clash needs work, but the scale of this cast reunion – the X-Men properly meeting the Avengers for the first time – makes it hard to worry about a few unfinished shots. December 18th can’t come soon enough.”Many noted that Marvel trailers have historically featured sketchy visual effects that are polished before a film’s theatrical release.
Indian fans compare it to Ramayana
The debate was particularly prominent among Indian cinephiles, many of whom compared the trailer to the recently released “Ramayana” preview, praising the Nitesh Tiwari directed and produced by Namit Malhotra for his visuals and VFX.Fans took to social media to draw comparisons between Hollywood and Indian visual effects, especially after the overwhelmingly positive response to the “Ramayana” trailer.Several Indian users argued that “Ramayana” looked more visually stunning despite its footage only being seen in the first-look trailer and leaked promotional clips ahead of its upcoming release on July 24. “This leaked 1 minute Ramayana trailer looks more exciting and rich than the #Doomsday trailer,” posted a fan. Another wrote: “I don’t think Ramayana VFX is worse than this recent Doomsday trailer... If you know, you know… It’s bad as hell and they tried to hide it with multiple elements. I’m comparing trailer to trailer right now.”Others went further, with posts saying: “People aren’t lying when they say Ramayana Trailer >> Doomsday Trailer” and “Unpopular opinion: #Ramayana 144p leak > #Doomsday 4K trailer.”Another said: “I’ve seen Indians criticizing our own movie and loving The Odyssey and Avengers and what not, even though they had so many flaws too. But not a single word of criticism. Criticizing something is fine, but you should also show the same attitude for a Hollywood movie. Doomsday’s pictures don’t justify the budget.”Yet another post said, “People don’t even understand what sells a film. Ramayana itself promised benchmark visuals and made its visuals its USP. When you set those expectations, the audience will judge you accordingly. And let’s be real, no one is saying that the CGI in Doomsday is out of this world.”
Tickets for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ sold out
Despite the criticism surrounding the visual effects of the trailer, excitement for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ remains high. Advance bookings for the first premium screenings of the film sold out quickly after tickets went on sale on Monday. Tickets for the next big ‘Avengers’ movie went on sale five months before its December 18 release. Several box office trackers reported that the film has already surpassed the pre-sales of ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ in some places and surpassed the pre-release ticket sales of ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ in less than two hours.Directed by Joe and Anthony Russo‘Avengers: Doomsday’ features a cast of Hollywood icons such as Open Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Pedro Pascal, Paul Rudd, Anthony Mackie, Florence Pugh, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Wyatt Russell, Channing Tatum, Simu Liu, Ian McKellen, Tom Hiddlen Stan, James, James Quinn, James Letitia Wright, Lewis Pullman, Kelsey Grammer, Kathryn Newton, Danny Ramirez, Winston Duke, Alan Cumming, Hannah John-Kamen, Rebecca Romijn, Mabel Cadena, with Tenoch Huerta Mejia. The film is scheduled to hit theaters on December 18, where it will go up against ‘Dune: Part Three’.Meanwhile, Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’ starring Ranbir KapoorYash and Sai Pallavi in lead roles, it is slated to release on Diwali 2026.