Fact check: Post Title: Wyatt Russell Says Keeping ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Secrets Is the Scariest Part of Making an MCU Movie: “Media training for Doomsday is they just hold a knife to your neck and said ‘You say anything, and it’s over.” Original Reddit link: https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelstudios/comments/1k8q14a/wyatt_russell_says_keeping_avengers_doomsday

1. Summary of the results

The statement accurately reflects Wyatt Russell's quote about Marvel's media training for "Avengers: Doomsday" ^[1]. The metaphorical description about holding "a knife to your neck" is confirmed across multiple sources ^{[2] [3]}. The film is scheduled for release on May 1, 2026, as part of Marvel's Phase Six ^[3].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original statement omits crucial context about Marvel's actual security measures and legal framework:

• Marvel employs concrete security measures including windowless script-reading rooms and confiscating cell phones ^[4]
• The studio creates fake script details to track potential leaks ^[4]
• There are real legal consequences for breaking NDAs, including:
• Potential lawsuits for irreparable harm
• Monetary damages
• Loss of future work opportunities ^{[5] [6]}

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

While the quote itself is accurate, presenting it in isolation might create misleading impressions:

• The "knife to your neck" metaphor could be interpreted as threatening behavior, when in reality it represents:
• Standard legal NDAs that are common in the industry ^[5]
• Part of a broader strategy to maintain anticipation for highly anticipated films ^[7]

Who benefits from different interpretations:

• Marvel Studios benefits from the perception of extreme secrecy, as it:
• Builds anticipation for the film ^[7]
• Helps maintain control over their intellectual property
• Media outlets benefit from sensationalizing the secrecy measures, potentially making them seem more dramatic than the standard legal procedures they actually are
• Legal firms benefit from the emphasis on NDAs and legal consequences, as highlighted by attorney Paul Sarker's detailed explanation of potential damages ^[5]