The internet exploded on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, as Marvel Entertainment officially released the first teaser for “Avengers: Doomsday”. Following a week of grainy theatrical leaks, the high-definition trailer confirms a return many fans thought was impossible: Chris Evans is back as Steve Rogers.
Teaser Breakdown: A Life with Peggy Carter
The one-minute teaser offers a sentimental look at the life Steve Rogers chose at the end of Avengers: Endgame.
- The Setting: Steve is seen riding a vintage motorcycle toward a peaceful, 1950s-style farmhouse.
- The Costume: In a nostalgic moment, he is shown pulling his classic Captain America suit out of a chest—not to wear it, but to put it away.
- The Twist: The teaser’s biggest shocker is a shot of Steve holding a newborn baby. Fans are already speculating if this child is his son with Peggy Carter or potentially Franklin Richards (the son of Reed and Sue Storm), given the multiversal plot.
- The Promise: The clip concludes with a stark title card: “Steve Rogers will return for Avengers: Doomsday” followed by a real-time countdown clock ticking down to the release.
A Massive Multiversal Cast
Avengers: Doomsday is shaping up to be the largest crossover event since Endgame, merging the current MCU, the Fantastic Four, and the X-Men universe.
| Category | Confirmed Key Cast Members |
| The Avengers | Robert Downey Jr. (as Doctor Doom), Chris Evans (Steve Rogers), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Anthony Mackie (Sam Wilson), Sebastian Stan (Bucky Barnes), Tom Hiddleston (Loki). |
| Fantastic Four | Pedro Pascal (Mr. Fantastic), Vanessa Kirby (Invisible Woman), Joseph Quinn (Human Torch), Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Thing). |
| New Avengers | Letitia Wright (Black Panther), Paul Rudd (Ant-Man), Florence Pugh (Yelena Belova), Simu Liu (Shang-Chi), Lewis Pullman (Sentry). |
| X-Men Crossover | Patrick Stewart (Professor X), Ian McKellen (Magneto), James Marsden (Cyclops), Channing Tatum (Gambit). |
Production and Release Details
- Directors: The Russo Brothers (Joe and Anthony) have officially returned to the helm, sharing the teaser with the caption: “It was always going to come back to this…”
- The Theatrical Rollout: The teaser was first screened exclusively alongside James Cameron’s “Avatar: Fire and Ash” before its global digital debut.
- Release Date: The film is scheduled to hit theaters worldwide on December 18, 2026.
The “Doctor Doom” Connection
While Evans’ return is the focus of this teaser, it serves as a setup for the ultimate rivalry. Fans are eager to see the dynamic between Steve Rogers and Victor von Doom, especially since the villain is played by Robert Downey Jr., the actor who portrayed Steve’s closest ally and rival, Tony Stark.