The first trailer for Marvel's highly anticipated film, Avengers: Doomsday, has been released, generating significant buzz online.
On July 20, the YouTube channel Marvel Entertainment posted a video titled Avengers: Doomsday | Official Trailer | In Theaters December 18.
The trailer showcases the largest cast in the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Notably, Robert Downey Jr. returns not as Iron Man but as the main villain, Doctor Doom. Other returning stars include Chris Evans (Captain America), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Anthony Mackie (Captain America), Sebastian Stan (Winter Soldier), Paul Rudd (Ant-Man), Simu Liu (Shang-Chi), Tom Hiddleston (Loki), Letitia Wright (Black Panther), Winston Duke (M'Baku), and Tenoch Huerta (Namor). The trailer also features members of the Fantastic Four and the Thunderbolts, along with actors from the Fox-era X-Men films, hinting at a massive multiverse crossover.
Following the trailer's release, online communities reacted with a mix of excitement and skepticism.
Some users commented, "No way Captain America can return!" and "They've brought back the old guys who retired after Endgame." Others expressed concerns, saying, "Even with the multiverse, this feels like cheating," and "If parts five and six fail, the MCU could be finished." Some noted, "There are more heroes I don't know than ones I do."
Speculation about the film's plot also emerged.
One user suggested, "The Fantastic Four will be the first to sense Doctor Doom's threat, leading them to the Avengers' world, which will then connect to Wakanda and the X-Men universe."
Another user recommended watching at least Fantastic Four, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and Thunderbolts to fully enjoy the film, adding that Doctor Strange: Multiverse of Madness is likely to be an important background piece.
There was also speculation about the roles of the X-Men and Spider-Man. One user noted, "The X-Men won't have a significant role in Doomsday, with their major involvement likely saved for Secret Wars." They also predicted that the next Spider-Man film's post-credits scene might connect to Doomsday.
Some speculated that Loki might play a role in maintaining the multiverse's timeline, potentially connecting various heroes across dimensions. There were also rumors about a meeting between Steve Rogers and Loki, though this has not been officially confirmed.
As the trailer has been released, all eyes are on whether Doomsday will signal a revival for the MCU or fall short of fan expectations.
This film is expected to be the fifth Avengers movie in the MCU and a key installment leading into the upcoming Secret Wars. The Russo brothers are set to direct, with a release date of December 18.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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