Marvel releases first Avengers: Doomsday trailer
Originally published Jul 20, 2026
By Jennifer Ouellette · Ars Technica
AI-generated summary based on Ars Technica · Aggregated by OffScreenSpace · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 20, 2026
Key points
- The trailer confirms Avengers: Doomsday will feature Doctor Doom as the main villain.
- Three distinct universes converge, including the Fantastic Four and original X‑Men.
- The Russo brothers direct, moving Phase Six toward a Secret Wars storyline.
Marvel Studios unveiled the official full trailer for Avengers: Doomsday ahead of San Diego Comic‑Con. The film serves as the penultimate entry in Phase Six, concluding the Multiverse Saga and introducing Doctor Doom as a central antagonist while bringing back Robert Downey Jr. in the role. The trailer showcases heroes from three universes—Earth‑616, Earth‑828 (the Fantastic Four), and the original X‑Men—alongside familiar faces such as Thor, Captain America, Shuri, Namor, and members of the Thunderbolts. The Russo brothers are directing, shifting the planned Kang storyline to a Secret Wars‑inspired narrative slated for release in 2027.
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