New Avengers: Doomsday teaser released

A new teaser for Avengers: Doomsday was released during the first game of the 2026 World Series, drawing attention from fans and sparking discussions about changes made to the film's promotional material. The teaser included scenes from the Fantastic Four's Earth-828 and showed new footage from the movie, featuring characters like Reed Richards and Johnny Storm.

Characters in focus

The teaser included scenes where Steve Rogers, played by Chris Evans, appeared next to Ben Grimm, played by Ebon Moss-Bachrach, who interacted with Scott Lang. This raised questions, as Steve Rogers had not been seen in earlier previews of the scene, leading some fans to believe he was edited out of the first trailer. Others speculated that Doctor Doom might also have been removed from the original trailer.

Mjolnir's holder debated

Some fans pointed out that the person holding Mjolnir in the trailer might not be Steve Rogers, suggesting it could be Loki, played by Tom Hiddleston, in disguise. This speculation has led to further debate about whether the original trailer was altered or if the new footage simply shows the same scene from a slightly different angle.

Marvel's trailer strategies

Fans have noted that Marvel has a history of editing trailers to redirect attention from key plot points, as seen with the trailers for Avengers: Infinity War and Spider-Man: Brand New Day. These tactics have led to speculation and theories among the fanbase, but until the film's release on December 18, 2026, the true nature of the changes remains uncertain.