Avengers: Doomsday is set to premiere in theaters on December 18, 2026. Fans will have to wait a year for the new film, with Marvel even adding a countdown timer after releasing a brief teaser for the new movie, which will be the first of several sneak peeks before its theatrical debut.

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As USA Today reported, the teaser first reveals Evans as Steve Rogers, returning home to Peggy Carter. As the short preview ends, he can be seen holding a baby in his arms, followed by text on the screen that reads, "Steve Rogers will return in Avengers: Doomsday. "

When Chris Evans officially returns as Steve Rogers in Avengers: Doomsday, the MCU will continue a 12-year trend that revolutionized the franchise.

Despite a challenging few years for Marvel Studios and the MCU, over 700 industry experts have shared their belief that Avengers: Doomsday will be 2026's biggest hit.

Doomsday teaser trailer, focusing on the X-Men, is now playing in theaters, and it shows off Cyclops' comic-accurate suit.