Defenders Return in Avengers: Doomsday Filmed at Windsor

Marvel Reportedly Pays Millions to King Charles for "Avengers: Doomsday" Windsor Castle Shoot – Latest set photos hint at surprising character return.

Construction has commenced within Windsor's parkland for multiple Avengers: Doomsday sets, including one labeled "Annie Reynolds' House" in council planning documents. As the mother of Thunderbolts/New Avengers' Bob Reynolds, this suggests expanded flashbacks exploring Sentry/The Void's origins.

Luke Cage's Possible MCU Return

The Irish Sun reveals a second set designated "Luke Cage's House" — marking the Harlem hero's first potential appearance since Netflix's 2018 cancellation of his series alongside other Defenders. The bulletproof hero last appeared in Netflix's shared universe alongside Daredevil, Jessica Jones, and Iron Fist.

While Marvel typically maintains extreme secrecy (filming key scenes under codenames with even actors unaware of context), the mustard-yellow rural American house visible in set photos matches Cage's signature color scheme from his Netflix iteration, despite the non-Harlem setting.

New look at the 1960s-style 'Luke Cage' house on the 'AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY' set! Captain Marvel's ship will soon be built here.

(via @AvengersUpdated) June 22, 2025

Defenders' MCU Reintegration Continues

Marvel has gradually reintroduced Netflix's Defenders characters, with Charlie Cox's Daredevil appearing across MCU projects before Daredevil: Born Again, and Krysten Ritter's Jessica Jones returning next season. The Punisher will also debut in a TV special before reportedly facing Tom Holland's Spider-Man.

The Windsor location deal's exact financial terms remain undisclosed, though estimates place it in the millions. While Crown Estate typically allocates location fees toward property maintenance, 25% of annual profits go to the monarch. Don't expect a royal cameo though – King Charles will reportedly be at Balmoral during filming.