A new preview for Avengers: Doomsday, debuted during the World Series game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Tampa Bay Rays on October 23, 2026, features the Fantastic Four, Thor, and Captain America. The footage offers a glimpse into a multiversal conflict, while industry reports have simultaneously confirmed the casting of German actress Sandra Hüller for the upcoming blockbuster.
The trailer, which aired during the baseball broadcast, highlights a sequence involving the Fantastic Four and a separate encounter between Thor and Steve Rogers. The footage showcases a baseball game interrupted by an “incursion”—the collision of two parallel universes—which appears to occur in the Fantastic Four’s home reality, Earth-828. Observers noted that the sequence suggests the team eventually transitions into the MCU’s primary Earth-616 timeline.
Steve Rogers handles Thor's hammer
Beyond the Fantastic Four, the preview includes moments featuring veteran Avengers. One scene depicts Steve Rogers, the former Captain America, handling Thor’s hammer, Mjölnir, much to the god of thunder’s visible frustration. Another segment features a comedic interaction where Ant-Man, played by Paul Rudd, mistakenly refers to Steve Rogers as “Cap,” despite the mantle and the iconic vibranium shield having officially passed to Sam Wilson, portrayed by Anthony Mackie.
Sandra Hüller joins the MCU
In addition to the visual teases, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that Sandra Hüller has joined the cast of Avengers: Doomsday. Hüller, known for her roles in The Zone of Interest and Anatomy of a Fall, has seen an active year in 2026 with appearances in Project Hail Mary, Rose, Vaterland, and Digger.
While official details regarding her specific character remain undisclosed, reports suggest her appearance will be a guest role. Speculation has linked her potential involvement to Latveria, the home nation of the villain Doctor Doom, with sources indicating she could portray a family member or a witch follower of the antagonist.
Cinema release timeline
The production Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled for theatrical release on December 16, 2026. This film serves as an entry in the studio’s ongoing expansion of its cinematic universe, following recent announcements concerning television series developments.
