However, issues for Avengers: Doomsday came up due to Jonathan Majors’ legal troubles. On December 18, 2023, Majors was found guilty of two misdemeanor charges of harassment and assault. Soon after, reports stated that the MCU had severed ties with the actor, and Avengers: The Kang Dynasty would be rebranded as Avengers 5 for now. The new title, Avengers: Doomsday, was announced a few months later.

Avengers Doomsday: Latest News

Marvel Studios has officially revealed the cast for Avengers: Doomsday, and as expected, it includes a huge list of characters, with some exciting surprises along the way. The massive cast features members from The Fantastic Four, Thunderbolts, Avengers, and even Fox’s original X-Men characters.

Additionally, other major MCU characters who usually don’t belong to a team will also appear in the film. Some of the confirmed names include Shang-Chi, Shuri, Loki, Thor, and more.

Avengers: Doomsday was always expected to feature a large number of characters, but some of the announcements were truly surprising. It seemed like Avengers: Secret Wars would be the movie to bring together characters from all of Marvel’s cinematic history. Now, with Doomsday, it looks like Doctor Doom will have quite a challenge ahead of him.

Avengers Doomsday: Realese Date

Originally scheduled for release on May 2, 2025, Marvel has moved the release date of Avengers: Doomsday to May 1, 2026. Since the story revolves around the iconic Fantastic Four villain, Doctor Doom, it seems the film will follow directly after The Fantastic Four‘s debut at the beginning of the MCU’s Phase 6. However, it’s possible that another movie could fill the gap in late 2025, especially since Blade was removed from Marvel Studios’ release schedule.

Avengers Doomsday: Cast

Here’s the list of Avengers: Doomsday characters and their respective actors:

• Doctor Doom – Robert Downey Jr.
• Mr. Fantastic (Reed Richards) – Pedro Pascal
• Invisible Woman (Susan Storm) – Vanessa Kirby
• The Human Torch (Johnny Storm) – Joseph Quinn
• The Thing (Ben Grimm) – Ebon Moss-Bachrach
• Bucky Barnes – Sebastian Stan
• Yelena Belova – Florence Pugh
• US Agent (John Walker) – Wyatt Russell
• Alexei Shostakov – David Harbour
• Ghost – Hannah John-Kamen
• Sentry – Lewis Pullman
• Captain America (Anthony Mackie) – Anthony Mackie
• Thor – Chris Hemsworth
• Ant-Man (Scott Lang) – Paul Rudd
• Loki – Tom Hiddleston
• Shang-Chi – Simu Liu
• Falcon (Joaquin Torres) – Danny Ramirez
• Black Panther (Shuri) – Letitia Wright
• M’Baku – Winston Duke
• Namor – Tenoch Huerta Mejia
• Professor Charles Xavier – Patrick Stewart
• Magneto – Ian McKellen
• Cyclops – James Marsden
• Beast – Kelsey Grammer
• Nightcrawler – Alan Cumming
• Mystique – Rebecca Romijn
• Gambit – Channing Tatum

This cast includes a mix of returning MCU characters and beloved X-Men from the original Fox films!

Avengers Doomsday: Story details

Strictly speaking, Avengers: Doomsday should be the climax of the Multiverse Saga, alongside Avengers: Secret Wars, tying together the various MCU multiverse storylines for a massive showdown with Doctor Doom. Based on the confirmed cast, it looks like the film will unite multiple factions of the MCU. With Secret Wars being announced and its comic book connection to the multiverse and incursions, it suggests that Avengers 5 won’t be the end, but rather an escalation that sets up the villain (or villains) for Avengers 6.

It’s been made clear that the multiverse is fragile, and both Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and Spider-Man: No Way Home hint at the main MCU world experiencing some damage. As a result, Doctor Doom’s threat is likely to combine his own powerful presence with universe-ending Incursions—either setting the stage for Avengers: Secret Wars to explore these ideas fully or using them to cause chaos in the fabric of reality. This would push the MCU’s main heroes into a direct conflict with Doctor Doom.

Benedict Cumberbatch recently mentioned that Doctor Strange wouldn’t be in Avengers: Doomsday due to the MCU shifting away from Jonathan Majors and Kang. However, he later clarified that Doctor Strange will indeed appear in the film. It’s still unclear exactly how much the story changed by replacing Kang the Conqueror with Doctor Doom as the villain. With Doctor Strange officially confirmed, it seems very likely that the movie will have a strong focus on the multiverse.

Similarly, with the main cast of Thunderbolts confirmed for Avengers: Doomsday, it’s clear that the events of this film will have a significant impact on the next Avengers movie as well.

It’s also important to mention that the setup for Avengers: Doomsday seems to be coming soon with some of the MCU’s upcoming releases. The Fantastic Four: First Steps stands out as the most obvious, likely introducing Doctor Doom or at least teasing more details about him, while also introducing a new hero team that will play a key role in the story. Similarly, with the main cast of Thunderbolts confirmed for Avengers: Doomsday, the plot of this upcoming installment is sure to have a significant impact on the next Avengers movie as well.

While Deadpool & Wolverine sets a hopeful precedent by suggesting that universes can recover from certain types of threats, it’s still unclear what kind of danger Avengers: Doomsday will present to the primary MCU world. The specific risks to the roster of iconic heroes haven’t been revealed yet. However, what is clear is that whatever challenges the team faces, they will be new and incredibly dangerous.

How Avengers: Doomsday fits into the MCU

Avengers: Doomsday is set to be released just five years after the Multiverse Saga began with WandaVision in 2021, which is about half the time it took for the MCU’s Infinity Saga to build up to Avengers: Infinity War after Iron Man in 2008. Much like Infinity War leading into Avengers: Endgame, Avengers: Doomsday will be the first part of a two-part Avengers event, with the second installment, Avengers: Secret Wars, arriving in 2027.

The Multiverse Saga has had its ups and downs, but Doomsday and Secret Wars have the potential to wrap up the second major MCU saga in an epic way, fully embracing the multiverse concept to bring together the largest cast of characters the MCU has ever seen, drawn from decades of adaptations. While it marks the end of the Multiverse Saga, it’s likely that Avengers: Doomsday will also begin setting the stage for the next phase of the MCU’s future.

In an interview with Omelete, Joe Russo discussed how Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars differ from Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame in terms of their impact on the MCU. The most notable difference is that these upcoming Avengers films appear to mark a new beginning for the MCU, rather than the end of a saga like Infinity War and Endgame did with the Infinity Saga. His statement reads:

“The greatest thing that ever happened is we got to, you know, get immersed in a 20-movie arc and see an ending to that arc. What’s compelling about these two new Avengers movies is they’re a beginning. It’s a new beginning. We told an ending story, now we’re going to tell a beginning story. And then who knows where we’ll go from there. Maybe it’ll be another 5 years, but I think we just needed that time and perspective to figure out where it needed to go next, and the only thing that brought us back was the right story.”

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The Pitt is known for its realistic take on the daily struggles of an emergency room and the tough challenges healthcare workers face while trying to save lives as quickly as possible. Each hour-long episode represents one hour in Dr. Robby’s (played by Noah Wyle) shift as the chief emergency room doctor. His job requires him to train new medical students, handle staff shortages, and deal with the heartbreaking loss of both patients and fellow healthcare workers who risk their lives during medical crises.

For Wyle, this role is a fresh challenge, as he is best known for playing Dr. John Carter on ER. Now, he steps into the modern, post-COVID medical world, bringing a new perspective to his performance. He is joined by a talented cast, including Tracey Ifeachor, Patrick Ball, Katherine LaNasa, Supriya Ganesh, Fiona Dourif, Taylor Dearden, Isa Briones, Gerran Howell, and Shabana Azeez.

John Wells Productions teamed up with Warner Bros. Television to bring this exciting new medical drama to life. With John Wells, the former ER showrunner, leading the way, the show benefits from a wealth of experience. Alongside him, creator R. Scott Gemmill and star Noah Wyle add even more talent, making Warner Bros. confident in the team behind The Pitt. Following the show’s renewal, WBTV Chairman Channing Dungey expressed excitement about the series’ future. In an official statement, he praised Wells, Gemmill, and Wyle, highlighting their vision for Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital and what’s to come.

“From its powerful stories to its realistic set and unique real-time format, The Pitt is truly a masterclass in storytelling — and it’s all due to the talented team of executive producers and crew, and the incredible ensemble cast who truly embody the pace and pressure of a hospital emergency department. John, Noah, Scott and the team have so many more stories to tell, and we are thankful to our partners at Max for giving them the opportunity to do so.”

What Does the Future Hold for ‘The Pitt’?

The unique format of The Pitt—with each season covering just one day in the emergency room—allows for an in-depth look at how a shift can unravel based on unpredictable medical emergencies and the patients who arrive. Unlike other medical dramas that focus heavily on the personal lives of characters, this real-time, work-centered approach means there’s still a lot to uncover about the ER staff, including Dr. Robby himself. Speaking at the Warner Bros. TV press day earlier this month, John Wells shared his enthusiasm for the show’s future. “We believe there are a lot more stories to tell, and we’re excited,” he said. “We have a fantastic cast, and getting to spend more time with them—I’d be as interested as you are, as an audience member, to see what else there is to learn about these people.”

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In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Galitzine gave an update on the film, hinting that there will be some changes to the familiar story. However, he also promised a “nostalgic” feel that will bring some of the classic animated characters to life on screen. He mentioned:

“Look, what I will say is our version is quite different from the original animation, which we all agree was camp within its own right and worked so well for the time. But there’s been a couple of iterations, obviously since there was the Revelation version of Master of the Universe, and the comics themselves. And we’re very much treating our script as as Bible, you know. But it’s kind of amazing to hear what this show meant to a lot of people. It was really formative for a lot of people, so it’s exciting to do something that will have a nostalgia element as well as hopefully attract a bunch of new fans.”

A rumored ‘Masters of the universe’ plot changes canon

There are many rumors about how Masters of the Universe will introduce He-Man to a new audience, more than 40 years after his original animated debut. While Dolph Lundgren’s 1987 movie has become a cult favorite, it didn’t fully explore the variety of villains from the cartoon. Instead, it featured new characters like Saurod, Karg, and Blade, alongside familiar ones like Evil-Lyn and Beast Man.

This time, the movie will bring several characters from the cartoon to live-action for the first time, including Skeletor’s minions Trap-Jaw and Tri-Klops. According to a rumored plot from scooper Daniel Richtman, the story is expected to go like this:

“10-year-old Prince Adam crashed to Earth in a spaceship and was separated from his magical Power Sword—the only link to his home on Eternia. After tracking it down almost two decades later, Prince Adam is whisked back across space to defend his home planet against the evil forces of Skeletor. But to defeat such a powerful villain, Prince Adam will first need to uncover the mysteries of his past and become He-Man: the most powerful man in the Universe!”

In many ways, this storyline seems to match Galitzine’s recent comments, as well as other rumors suggesting that Prince Adam will be on Earth at the start of the movie. The recent casting of Jared Leto as Skeletor has caused mixed reactions among fans, but excitement for the film is still growing. The movie is set to hit theaters on June 5, 2026.

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In the interview, Wayans shared that fans often ask about White Chicks because they “love that movie” and are always curious when it will return. For the past twenty years, a sequel to White Chicks seemed unsure, but this time Wayans was much more excited about it. He said:

“Hey, you know, I think it’s time. Let’s finish ‘Scary Movie 6’ first, and then we’ll bring out ‘White Chicks 2’.”

Although Wayans’ comment seems pretty certain, the sequel hasn’t been officially confirmed yet, and fans will only truly believe it when production begins. The movie has great potential to be a box office success: White Chicks has a massive global fanbase that loves quoting the film and is excited for a new adventure featuring FBI agents Marcus and Kevin Copeland in their white girl disguises.

White Chicks was released in 2004, and although it didn’t impress critics – with a low 15% score on Rotten Tomatoes – it still made over $100 million worldwide. The movie later became a huge hit on DVD and developed a cult following because of its over-the-top, campy style. Marlon and Shawn Wayans’ disguises as white girls were far from convincing, but fans actually found this awkwardness to be what made the movie even funnier.

when is White chicks 2 Happening?

Even though there’s a lot of excitement, we should temper our expectations since this isn’t the first time a Chicks sequel has been mentioned. The most recent talk of a sequel came in 2019, but the rumors eventually faded. This is the first time Wayans has brought it up in years, but the fact that he’s revived the Scary Movie franchise could be a sign that he and his brothers are ready to bring more of their classic comedies back to the big screen.

The original cast of White Chicks also included Terry Crews (Brooklyn Nine-Nine), Busy Phillips (Cougar Town), Maitland Ward (Boy Meets World), Jaime King (Black Summer), Frankie Faison (Grey’s Anatomy), Lochlyn Munro (Riverdale), John Heard (NCIS: Los Angeles), Anne Dudek (Bosch), and Jennifer Carpenter (Dexter: New Blood).

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During the livestream, Smith shared his excitement about the possible sequel, saying, “There’s a really cool Hancock 2 idea… We haven’t even talked about it.” He then teased the casting by mentioning, “I’m going to give you one little piece. Zendaya [is] being approached for a role in Hancock 2.”

The first Hancock film, directed by Peter Berg and written by Vince Gilligan and Vy Vincent Ngo, featured Smith as the main character, a troubled superhero who has trouble recalling his past.

The movie also starred Charlize Theron, Jason Bateman, and Eddie Marsan in important roles.

A sequel to Hancock has been in the works since the original film came out, with Berg confirming in 2009 that Smith and Theron would return for the follow-up. However, the project has faced delays because of scheduling conflicts and other challenges.

In 2012, Berg provided an update on the sequel, saying that making the film happen was “a question of timing.” According to Deadline, he also mentioned that Smith had an idea for the sequel and the team was excited to move forward with it.

More recently, in 2020, Theron expressed her interest in returning for the Hancock sequel, telling ComicBook, “I’ll still make that movie, I would do it in a heartbeat.”

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A writers’ room is being set up and will begin work in the summer to explore continuing Shōgun beyond James Clavell’s original novel. The creative team behind the series, including co-creators and executive producers Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo, executive producer Michaela Clavell, and star/producer Hiroyuki Sanada, will all be involved in the development of the new seasons.

Shōgun, which finished its first season in late April, has become FX’s most-watched show ever based on global hours streamed. The 10-episode season is currently available to binge on Hulu.

The news of a potential continuation isn’t surprising, especially after reports surfaced on May 10 that FX was considering a future beyond what was initially thought to be a limited series. The leak coincided with the deadline for Emmy submissions, as FX had to decide whether Shōgun would compete as an ongoing drama series or in the limited series categories. Sources confirm that FX has submitted Shōgun in the drama series categories.

Sanada previously signed an “if-come” deal, meaning he would return to the Shōgun franchise if FX moves forward with additional seasons. So, if FX officially greenlights a second and third season, Sanada will be back in the series.

Shōgun, originally promoted as a limited series, has become the most expensive scripted show FX has ever produced. The network spent years developing the series, which is based on James Clavell’s 1975 novel. This version is the second attempt at adapting Shōgun, following NBC’s 1980 miniseries starring Richard Chamberlain. The series’ debut garnered nine million global streaming views across Hulu, Disney+, and Star+, marking the best worldwide debut for any general entertainment scripted series (excluding Marvel, Star Wars, Disney, Pixar, or National Geographic titles).

In a February interview with The Hollywood Reporter, FX CEO John Landgraf mentioned he’d be open to producing more high-budget programming if Shōgun proves successful. He said, “It depends on how successful it is and whether there’s an appetite for it. Ultimately, the audience gets to decide if it’s something they want.” He added that while he hopes it wouldn’t take 11 years to develop future projects, he’s willing to invest the time and effort needed to create something big, detailed, and rich in character, as long as viewers are interested in that kind of work.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter after the season finale, co-creator Justin Marks, alongside Rachel Kondo, shared that they would be open to continuing the story if they could find the right narrative. He said, “If we had a story, we would be open to it. But no one wants to dive in without a clear plan. It’s also about whether people want more of it. The challenge is not just topping Clavell’s book, but figuring out how to even match the roadmap he laid out. I’m not sure it’s possible—maybe not even for Clavell himself, which is probably why he moved on to other books.” Marks added, “It’s a tough challenge.”

Hiroyuki Sanada also weighed in during a recent conversation about the finale, saying, “We’ve been talking about how the story could continue since we started shooting, but who knows.”

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The former One Direction singer passed away at just 31 years old on Wednesday (October 16) after falling from the third floor of his hotel in Argentina.

Alberto Crescenti, the head of SAME, Buenos Aires Emergency Medical Services, stated, “At 5:04 p.m., we received an alert via 911 and the public security system about someone in the courtyard of the CasaSur hotel.”

He added, “At 5:11, a SAME team arrived and confirmed that the man had died. We later found out he was a singer in a band. Sadly, his injuries from the fall were too severe for him to survive, so we had to declare him dead. There was no chance of bringing him back.”

Authorities think Liam had a “skull base fracture,” but they won’t confirm the cause of death until an autopsy is done. The fall is estimated to have been about 42 to 45 feet.

Before Liam’s death, reports say police were called to the hotel about “an aggressive man who might be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.”

TMZ reports that just before Liam’s death, he “smashed his laptop” in the hotel lobby and had to be carried back to his room.

Liam Payne posted on social media just hours before his death.

On Snapchat, he told his followers about his plans for a day during his vacation, saying it was a “lovely day in Argentina” and that he wanted to play polo.

The videos seem to have been posted days after they were recorded, as they show Payne’s girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, who shared videos of her trip back to Florida on social media earlier in the week.

“Today, we ride. We’re going to ride some horses,” he said, in one of the videos.

“Think I’m going to play polo again, which is going to put me out of action for about six weeks.

“It’s so hard to do, number one, my back and my neck from swinging that hammer around… or mallet, I think it’s called if you’re in the know.

“It hurts a lot, it’s very tough to do.”

He also gave his followers a tour of the room he was sharing with Cassidy, whom he has been dating since October 2022.

“Haha, loser, weirdo,” he joked with her about the fact she was leaving Argentina.

“Obviously, we’re going to go home and see our dog,” he said.

The pair recently fostered a dog called Nala who they’ve nicknamed Noonie, Chooch, Narls and Choochie, according to the videos.

Payne and Cassidy said they’d been having lie-ins every morning, and the singer told his followers they were enjoying coffee and breakfast, “even though it’s like 1pm”.

“We literally sleep in every day until like 12,” Cassidy said in the background.

“We’re such losers,” she said.

The singer wrapped up his Snapchat update by showing some of the “amazing” art in their room. He said, “I occasionally paint and enjoy doing art,” but mentioned he hadn’t found more art he was “in love with” except for a picture on the wall.

“They have the most amazing art in this house,” he added.

Liam Payne’s Snapchat account shared photos from his Argentina trip just minutes before the news of his death was announced.

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According to Deadline, Universal and Blumhouse have scheduled Mike Flanagan’s Exorcist movie for release on March 13, 2026. This new film in the horror series won’t be connected to the 2023 movie Believer. Even though it’s not in the usual October horror season, the release date is fitting because it falls on a Friday the 13th.

Flanagan’s Exorcist Release Date Is Risky (But Could Work)

Interestingly, Flanagan’s Exorcist movie will be the first in the franchise to be released in the spring, as most past films came out in the summer. The only exceptions are the original 1973 classic, which was released right after Christmas, and The Exorcist: Believer, which came out in early October. Here’s a list of the previous release dates for the Exorcist franchise:

Releasing the next Exorcist movie outside of October might seem risky for Universal and Blumhouse, but it could actually work in Flanagan’s favor. The original Exorcist movie did well with its Christmas release, and Flanagan’s Oculus was a hit when it came out in April. March 2026 also looks to be a quieter month for movie releases, especially in the horror genre. So far, the only other films scheduled are Bill Hader’s Cat in the Hat reboot, an untitled Pixar project, and Ryan Gosling’s Project Hail Mary.

Studios have been trying out horror movie releases in the early months of the year, and some have been big hits, like Blumhouse’s M3GAN and Jordan Peele’s Get Out. Although Flanagan’s Exorcist movie faces the challenge of following the poor reception of Believer, releasing it separately from other horror movies—like Saw X—might help it succeed and continue this trend of early-year horror releases.

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In June 2022, the streamer first revealed that the show was in development. Although the precise plot is still unknown, insiders claim that the 3D animated series will have a tone similar to the most recent “Ghostbusters” movies.

As previously mentioned, Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan of Ghost Corps, Inc. are executive producers of the series, which is produced by Sony Pictures Animation. Ghostbusters: Afterlife and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire are two recent live-action films that Reitman and Kenan co-wrote. Reitman directed the former, while Kenan directed the latter. Sony’s Columbia Pictures-based Ghost Corps, Inc. and Netflix will handle the show’s production.

Representatives for Sony and Netflix did not immediately reply to a request for comment from Movie Cafe.

For the longest period of time, Kalan was the chief writer of “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.” He was a member of the group that won four Emmys for best writing for a variety series out of seven consecutive nominations while he was on the show. Following then, Kalan served as the showrunner for the Netflix revival of the beloved hit series “Mystery Science Theater 3000.” In addition, he co-hosts the podcast “The Flop House” and wrote the script for the comic book series “Spider-Man and the X-Men.”

Schreck Rose, Artists First, and Verve are his representatives.

In the history of the franchise, this is the third animated “Ghostbusters” series. Previously, from 1986 until 1991, “The Real Ghostbusters” ran for 140 episodes, primarily on ABC and in syndication. The characters’ experiences from the first movie were carried on. “Extreme Ghostbusters,” which ran in syndication for 40 episodes, came after it. Though Egon Spengler served as the team’s leader, the cast of that show was largely new. In November 2021, “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” made its debut. Despite an estimated budget of $75 million, the film garnered positive reviews from critics and went on to earn approximately $200 million worldwide. In contrast, “Frozen Empire,” which debuted in March 2024, made little over $200 million globally despite a $100 million budget.

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Jon Landau, a longtime producing partner of James Cameron, was behind three of the top four highest-grossing movies ever. He made history with “Titanic,” the first film to earn over $1 billion worldwide. Landau surpassed this achievement twice with 2009’s “Avatar” and its 2022 sequel, “Avatar: The Way of Water.”

Before he passed away, Landau was actively working on the production of the “Avatar” sequels. James Cameron plans to expand the franchise to five movies, with the fifth film tentatively scheduled for release in 2031.

Speaking to Variety at the “Way of Water” premiere, Landau remembered screening the movie for the main cast. “When I saw them tearing up, I had to tear up,” he said.

#AvatarTheWayOfWater producer Jon Landau talks about the long journey for the sci-fi sequel: "Two weeks ago I screened the movie for our principal cast… When I saw them tearing up, I had to tear up." https://t.co/AEWbINermM pic.twitter.com/bwIfCeka4o

— Variety (@Variety) December 13, 2022

At 29, Landau became the executive vice president of feature film production at 20th Century Fox. He oversaw movies like “Die Hard 2,” “Power Rangers,” “The Last of the Mohicans,” and “True Lies” (1994), working with James Cameron on the latter. After leaving Fox, Cameron invited Landau to read the script for a project code-named “Planet Ice,” which Landau joined and which eventually became the 1997 blockbuster “Titanic.”

Landau continued to collaborate with Cameron throughout his career, serving as the chief operating officer at Cameron’s Lightstorm Entertainment. He was instrumental in developing Lightstorm’s ancillary projects, including Dark Horse Comics and Penguin Random House’s various “Avatar” print spinoffs. Landau also contributed to the creation of the Ubisoft game “Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora,” released in December, and advised on the online multiplayer role-playing game “Avatar: Reckoning” from Tencent Games’ Level Infinite.

Landau’s other producing credits include the 1987 film “Campus Man,” the 2002 sci-fi drama “Solaris,” and the 2019 action film “Alita: Battle Angel.”

In a 2022 interview with The Talks, Landau reflected on his Hollywood career: “I could never just sit at a desk and sign off on anything. Not just as a producer, but in life. I want to participate, have a voice, and influence. I want to inspire people to exceed their perceived capabilities and take pride in what we’re doing. That’s very important to me. I never want to be that guy just at a desk in any aspect of life.”

He is survived by his wife, Julie Landau, with whom he shared nearly 40 years of marriage, and their two sons, Jamie and Jodie Landau. Additionally, he leaves behind his siblings, Tina, Kathy, and Les Landau.

Landau’s colleagues and friends have shared heartfelt tributes, including Disney Entertainment co-chairman Alan Bergman, who stated, “Jon was a visionary whose extraordinary talent and passion brought some of the most unforgettable stories to life on the big screen. His remarkable contributions to the film industry have left an indelible mark, and he will be profoundly missed. He was an iconic and successful producer yet an even better person and a true force of nature who inspired all around him. Our thoughts are with Jon’s wife, Julie, and his family and loved ones during this difficult time.”

Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh, who run Wētā FX, the company that made the special effects for the “Avatar” movies, shared their sadness in a statement: “We are deeply saddened by the loss of Jon Landau. He was a huge figure in the film industry and a dear friend and collaborator. Jon brought incredible passion to his work, and his impact will be felt for a long time. Our thoughts are with Jon’s family and friends, and with Jim and everyone at Lightstorm Entertainment.”

Joe Letteri, the visual effects supervisor for the “Avatar” films, shared his sorrow in a statement: “I’m deeply saddened by the loss of our friend Jon Landau. He was a remarkable and generous person, and an exceptional filmmaker whose legacy will endure for generations. Working alongside him at Wētā FX was a privilege and an inspiration. Our hearts go out to his family and loved ones during this difficult time.”

Stephen Rivkin, an editor for the “Avatar” films, expressed his deep sentiments in a statement to Variety: “Jon was our hero. He was the greatest advocate for the Avatar movies and the guiding force for the Avatar family who have worked and continue to work on these films. He was an incomparable figure in our industry. I feel incredibly fortunate to have known him, both as a professional collaborator and a dear friend. His loss is immeasurable, and his memory will live on in our hearts forever.”

Robert Legato, the VFX supervisor for “Titanic,” shared his heartfelt tribute with Variety: “It breaks my heart to write this tribute to Jon. I was incredibly fortunate to work on two of the biggest films ever made and to collaborate with a legend like Jon. As someone who loves film history, working with Jon felt like collaborating with David Selznick, Darryl Zanuck, Sam Spiegel, and Louis B. Mayer all rolled into one. Jon belongs to that rare group of the most successful producers in our industry, with the highest-grossing films and multiple Oscar wins. Personally, he was a dear friend, a supportive colleague, and a master at making everyone feel valued. His impact was evident in the collective contributions he inspired, creating gifts for audiences worldwide. While I feel profound sadness, it cannot compare to the loss felt by his talented and beloved family, whom he cherished. We all loved him dearly.”

“Titanic” actor Frances Fisher paid tribute to Landau on X, writing, “Rest in Power Jon.”

Landau was born in New York, N.Y., on July 30, 1960, to Ely and Edie Landau, who were also both film producers. He attended USC’s School of Cinematic Arts.

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