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Marvel Confirms Chris Evans’ Return as Steve Rogers in First ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Teaser

Marvel shifts its theater-only reveal online after leaks, as the Russo brothers return to direct a crossover dated for December 18, 2026.

Overview

  • Marvel posted the initial teaser online after a week of theater-first screenings with Avatar: Fire and Ash, confirming Chris Evans is back as Steve Rogers.
  • The footage presents Rogers in a quieter domestic chapter, including a brief shot of him holding a newborn, without disclosing story specifics.
  • A second teaser playing exclusively in cinemas centers on Thor and signals Doctor Doom as an extraordinary threat, also noting the return of his daughter Love.
  • Directors Joe and Anthony Russo amplified the reveal with a nostalgic message on social media, underscoring their reunion with the character.
  • Industry reports say Robert Downey Jr. will portray Doctor Doom and point to a large ensemble spanning Avengers, X‑Men, and Fantastic Four, though several roles remain unconfirmed.