Landmark ‘Avengers Infinity Defense’ Attraction Will Open in 2028
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DJ Longers
- August 17, 2026
‘A Multiverse Showdown’: Disneyland Confirms Landmark ‘Avengers Infinity Defense’ Attraction Will Open in 2028
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Disney has formally confirmed that Avengers Infinity Defense, its sprawling new E-ticket attraction, will officially open to the public at Disney California Adventure in 2028.
The announcement was unveiled by Walt Disney Imagineering alongside Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige during the Horizons showcase at D23, offering theme park aficionados their clearest look yet at the expansion slated to double the size of Avengers Campus.
The high-tech dark ride will recruit park guests to leap through the Marvel multiverse in a high-stakes battle against King Thanos, a formidable alternate-reality variant of the villain who successfully defeated the Avengers in his own timeline.
A Star-Studded MCU Ensemble
In one of the most ambitious voice-and-likeness assemblies in theme park history, a host of Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) stars are returning to reprise their iconic superhero roles for the attraction.
The pre-mission briefing will feature Iman Vellani returning as Ms. Marvel to welcome riders as fresh recruits. From there, guests will board "world-jumping" vehicles engineered with Tony Stark's tech, Wakandan innovation, and Xandarian jump points to pursue King Thanos across iconic realms.
The ride roster includes:
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Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark / Iron Man
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Chris Hemsworth as Thor
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Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson / Captain America
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Jeremy Renner as Clint Barton / Hawkeye
Riders will navigate immersive physical sets alongside expansive digital environments, plunging into high-octane battles through New York City, Asgard, and Wakanda.
Doubling the Campus Footprint
The 2028 debut of Avengers Infinity Defense serves as the anchor of a major Phase 2 expansion for Avengers Campus, which first opened its gates in June 2021.
Alongside Infinity Defense, Disney is currently constructing Stark Flight Lab, a second major attraction featuring flight simulator technology with Robert Downey Jr., Anthony Mackie, and Brie Larson (Captain Marvel) serving as flight instructors.
Key Details — 'Avengers Infinity Defense'
| Attraction Profile | Official Park & Production Details |
| Park Location | Disney California Adventure (Disneyland Resort, Anaheim) |
| Target Opening | 2028 |
| Ride Format | Immersive E-Ticket dark ride (Physical sets & media screens) |
| Primary Antagonist | King Thanos |
| Key MCU Cast | Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Mackie, Jeremy Renner, Iman Vellani |
| Featured Locations | Wakanda, Asgard, New York City |
Part of a Global Theme Park Overhaul
The 2028 timeline marks a pivotal era for Disneyland Resort, anchoring a broader multi-year transformation of Disney California Adventure that will eventually include a new Coco-themed attraction and an expanded Avatar land.
With heavy ground construction already underway behind Avengers HQ, Disney’s 2028 opening window promises to deliver one of the most technologically advanced and narrative-rich rides ever attempted in theme park history.
