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IRCTC Platform Goes Marvel‑Themed with Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Reference
✍️ Moneycontrol.com
🗓 24 Jul 2026, 09:34 PM
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IRCTC’s online booking platform featured a reference to the Avengers: Doomsday trailer, sparking a viral trend among fans.
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) website recently displayed a graphic that referenced the trailer for the upcoming Marvel film Avengers: Doomsday. The banner, which appeared on the homepage of the ticket‑booking portal, incorporated the iconic Avengers logo and a tagline reminiscent of the film’s promotional material.
The post quickly went viral on social media, with users sharing screenshots and commenting on the unexpected crossover. The clip was reposted on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, generating thousands of likes and shares within hours.
IRCTC has not issued a statement regarding the inclusion of the Marvel reference, and it remains unclear whether the move was an official marketing partnership or a spontaneous design choice by the platform’s team.
The incident reflects the growing trend of pop‑culture references in mainstream Indian services, and it has reignited discussions about brand collaborations between entertainment franchises and national service providers.
The post quickly went viral on social media, with users sharing screenshots and commenting on the unexpected crossover. The clip was reposted on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, generating thousands of likes and shares within hours.
IRCTC has not issued a statement regarding the inclusion of the Marvel reference, and it remains unclear whether the move was an official marketing partnership or a spontaneous design choice by the platform’s team.
The incident reflects the growing trend of pop‑culture references in mainstream Indian services, and it has reignited discussions about brand collaborations between entertainment franchises and national service providers.