Avengers: Endgame and Doomsday are confirmed to be connected--and it sets up the return of this iconic MCU character.

Disney's first trailer for the December 2026 blockbuster — which first leaked online earlier this week — has now been officially released in theaters alongside the first showings of Avatar: Fire and Ash. And with this, Evans' return is now set in stone.

Avengers: Doomsday had a unique cast announcement that featured a lot of chairs, including some exciting X-Men additions and major omissions, in March 2025. We already knew that Joe and Anthony Russo were back in the directors' seats, and Robert Downey Jr is back as Doctor Doom.

Avengers: Doomsday marks Robert Downey Jr.’s return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe following the conclusion of Tony Stark’s arc in Avengers: Endgame. While Marvel has not publicly detailed his role, the secrecy surrounding the project has only heightened fan speculation and industry buzz.

Doctor Doom's appearance continues to be shrouded in mystery for 'Avengers: Doomsday' as trailers leak the ensemble Marvel cast alongside the titular villain.

Avengers Doomsday teaser confirms a major MCU return as Marvel reveals key cast members, storyline hints and the film’s official release date.

A new report claims to reveal four of the main characters in 2027's Avengers: Secret Wars, and it seems some dream team-ups are on the horizon for Marvel fans.

Paltrow was previously asked if she'd ever return to the role of Pepper Potts now that the Marvel Cinematic Universe has entered its post-Infinity Saga stage. "The truth is, I don’t totally know,” Paltrow said, via Deadline. “I think I might, but I’m not sure. Nothing is confirmed. That is the truth. That’s the inside scoop.”