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Avengers: Doomsday World Series teaser shows Steve Rogers, Thor

Pedro Pascal's Reed Richards throws a ceremonial first pitch in a Marvel and MLB preview, with brief new shots of Chris Evans' Steve Rogers and Chris Hemsworth's Thor. Fan reaction was mixed, with some viewers saying there was little new footage.

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Frame from the Avengers: Doomsday World Series preview posted by MLB on X
Photo: @MLB via X / Social media post (credited) · Source

Key takeaways

  • Marvel Studios and Major League Baseball aired an exclusive Avengers: Doomsday preview during Game 1 of the 2026 World Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday, 23 October (local time).
  • The spot shows Pedro Pascal's Reed Richards (Mister Fantastic) throwing a ceremonial first pitch, with brief new shots of Chris Evans' Steve Rogers and Chris Hemsworth's Thor.
  • MLB posted the full preview on X at 00:52 UTC on 24 October, featuring players Bryce Harper, Freddie Freeman, Jacob Misiorowski, Junior Caminero and Randy Arozarena.
  • Avengers: Doomsday is still dated for 18 December 2026 in US theaters. Fan reaction was mixed, with some viewers saying there was little new footage.

Avengers: Doomsday World Series teaser: what happened

The Avengers: Doomsday World Series teaser aired during Game 1 on Friday, 23 October, showing Pedro Pascal's Mister Fantastic throwing a ceremonial first pitch and brief new shots of Steve Rogers and Thor. The film is still dated for 18 December 2026.

MLB had promoted the tie-in a day earlier. On 22 October its X account posted a short clip of a glowing green Avengers logo above a stadium with the line "Something's coming", telling fans to tune in to Game 1 for an exclusive preview. After the spot aired, MLB shared the full video on X at 00:52 UTC on 24 October. By the time this article was written, the post showed about 5.2 million views.

The post ends with the studio's release line: "Avengers: Doomsday arrives in theaters everywhere December 18."

What the preview shows

Reports from several outlets describe the same main beats:

  • A Mister Fantastic first pitch. Pedro Pascal's Reed Richards throws the ceremonial first pitch, and Deadline reports that Joseph Quinn's Human Torch is the one catching it. India TV News says the scene is set at Ebbets Field, the former Brooklyn Dodgers ballpark that was demolished in 1960.
  • MLB players as spectators. Harper, Freeman, Misiorowski, Caminero and Arozarena appear reacting to the pitch. Misiorowski went on to start Game 1 for Milwaukee.
  • Steve Rogers and Thor. According to TheWrap and India TV News, there are new glimpses of Chris Evans' Steve Rogers and Chris Hemsworth's Thor.
  • The "Cap" question. Anthony Mackie's Sam Wilson carries the shield, which leaves Paul Rudd's Ant-Man unsure which hero to call "Cap", Deadline and India TV News report.
  • Doctor Doom. TheWrap says the spot includes destruction tied to Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom, and India TV News reports that it closes on a glimpse of the villain.

What we know and what we don't know yet

ItemStatusSource
Preview aired during World Series Game 1 (Brewers vs. Rays)ConfirmedMLB on X; Laughing Place; TheWrap
Full video posted by MLB on XConfirmed, 00:52 UTC, 24 OctMLB on X
US theatrical release date18 December 2026MLB post; Laughing Place
Steve Rogers and Thor shownReportedTheWrap; India TV News
Official runtime of new footageNot publishedNo figure from Marvel
A new full-length trailerNot announcedNo Marvel announcement found

Marvel has not said how much of the spot is new footage or whether it plans another full trailer before December. TheWrap reported that fans' estimates of new material ranged from about 3 to 10 seconds. These are viewer estimates, not studio figures.

How fans reacted

Reaction was split. TheWrap, republished by Yahoo, reported that many fans found the spot underwhelming. Their complaints were that most of it was baseball footage and that much of the film material had been seen before. Other fans welcomed the restraint and said they would rather not see too much before release.

Background: Avengers: Doomsday cast and release date

Avengers: Doomsday is directed by Anthony and Joe Russo for Marvel Studios and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It is the next Avengers team film after Avengers: Endgame (2019). Downey Jr. plays Doctor Doom, and the cast also includes Evans, Hemsworth, Mackie, Rudd, Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Letitia Wright and Simu Liu. The follow-up, Avengers: Secret Wars, is scheduled for 17 December 2027.

The film was originally dated for May 2025, then moved to May 2026, and later to 18 December 2026. Marvel has released its footage in stages: theatrical teasers in late 2025, a first full trailer at CinemaCon in April 2026, an online trailer in July, and a Doom-focused "special look" in August, according to the film's public production record.

What it means

A World Series slot puts Marvel in front of one of the largest live TV audiences of the autumn, less than eight weeks before opening. Linking the spot to the players on the field, including Game 1 starter Misiorowski, helped it spread on sports social media as well as film accounts. For audiences, the practical facts are unchanged: the cast and the 18 December US release date are the same, and Marvel has not announced another full trailer. Readers following the game itself can see our report on Misiorowski's record 103.5 mph first pitch in Game 1. Other recent Marvel and Disney coverage includes Marvel's Wolverine topping September's game sales and Disney's Glee reboot series order.

Frequently asked questions

When does Avengers: Doomsday come out?

Avengers: Doomsday opens in US theaters on 18 December 2026. The release line was repeated in MLB's World Series preview post on 24 October.

What was in the Avengers: Doomsday World Series teaser?

Pedro Pascal's Mister Fantastic throws a ceremonial first pitch while MLB players watch. The spot also has brief shots of Steve Rogers, Thor, Sam Wilson carrying the shield, and Doctor Doom.

Who is in the Avengers: Doomsday cast?

Robert Downey Jr. plays Doctor Doom. The cast also includes Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Mackie, Paul Rudd, Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Letitia Wright and Simu Liu.

Is there a new Avengers: Doomsday trailer?

The World Series spot was billed as an exclusive preview. As of 24 October 2026, Marvel had not announced another full-length trailer.

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