Observed Signal · Oct 28, 2026 · Partnership · Source: PR Newswire: Advertising & Marketing · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Smirnoff Teams with Avengers: Doomsday for Fan Campaign
Smirnoff, the world's No. 1 vodka brand owned by Diageo, has launched a promotional collaboration with Marvel Studios' upcoming film 'Avengers: Doomsday', set for release on December 18, 2026. The campaign, titled 'Assemble Your Night', includes a series of spots featuring actor Karan Soni, Doomsday-inspired cocktails, a sweepstakes to win one of 1,800 movie tickets via Fandango promo codes, and a grand prize cocktail kit. The collaboration will culminate in a 'Super House Party', with clues to be revealed leading up to the film's release. The campaign targets legal US residents aged 21 and over and runs from October 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027. The marketing effort aims to engage Marvel fans and leverage the film's cultural moment for brand promotion.
This is a promotional campaign by a consumer brand (Smirnoff) leveraging a major film release. While it involves marketing, it is not a technology innovation or significant industry shift; it's a brand activation.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Smirnoff launches 'Assemble Your Night' promotion with Marvel Studios' 'Avengers: Doomsday'.
- Campaign includes TV spots starring Karan Soni and Doomsday-inspired cocktails.
- Sweepstakes offers 1,800 movie tickets as Fandango promo codes and a grand prize cocktail kit.
- Campaign runs from October 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027.
- Marvel Studios' 'Avengers: Doomsday' releases in theaters December 18, 2026.
Connected Companies & Entities
2 Entities mapped“Sponsor: Diageo Americas, Inc., New York, NY.”
“Movie Ticket awarded as Fandango Promotional Code.”
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