Avengers: Doomsday Teaser Reveals Who Was Edited Out of the First Trailer, Fans Say

Marvel fans suggest that the new Avengers: Doomsday teaser might have revealed who was edited out of its first trailer, following the premiere of the baseball-themed spot during the 2026 World Series. While the minute-long TV spot focused on Pedro Pascal's Reed Richards and Joseph Quinn's Johnny Storm, fans found precious seconds of new footage featuring Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) interacting with characters like Ant-Man (Paul Rudd) and Thor (Chris Hemsworth). Previously, an image showed the New Avengers meeting with old heroes and the Fantastic Four, where a gap between the Earth-828 heroes led many to believe Marvel had edited out an important character. The World Series teaser provided a new perspective on this scene, showing Steve Rogers alongside Ben Grimm (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) while entertaining Scott Lang. Because Evans was unseen in the previously questionable look at the scene, fans are theorizing that Steve Rogers is the character Marvel was trying to hide all along by confirming his presence next to Ben and Sam. Other theories circulating include whether Doctor Doom may appear as an ally or if Chris Evans's role might actually be Tom Hiddleston's Loki in disguise. Given Marvel’s history of playing with pre-release footage, fans are debating whether the new shots simply show a scene from a different angle, or if there is deeper mystery to solve. Ultimately, viewers will have to wait until Avengers: Doomsday hits theaters on December 18, 2026, to determine which theories are correct.