Recently re-downloaded both the enhanced versions of DOOM. When launching either game, I am able to get pass the all the intro movies. However, when starting a new game, choosing the level and difficulty, the game stays stuck on the background image (file attached below). The level doesn't load. I waited for a while to see if it was a loading issue, but unfortunately, nothing happened. Interestingly, when I first played the games sometime in early 2022, they both played without any issues. I noticed there might've been some recent January updates? Maybe this is the cause? If anyone can help with this issue, it would be much appreciated.

Yes, it worked. Thank you. I wonder if this was mentioned as a solution anywhere. Strange there was no obvious mention.

Thanks, it worked perfectly for me who had the same issues as the OP : menu screen frozen while lauching the game.
My config is a Core 2 6400 + HD 5770, one of my retro rig for old games.