Avengers: Doomsday's first official teaser revealed the first high-definition (HD) look at the return of Chris Evans' Steve Rogers in the upcoming 2026 crossover in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The hype for Doomsday skyrocketed when the teaser that played during the screenings of Avatar: Fire and Ash confirmed Rogers' comeback on the big screen, especially after revealing a major life update on the character. While exact details of Steve Rogers' role in Doomsday are still being kept under wraps, the fact that the teaser primarily focused on the character suggests that he will play a crucial role in the fight against Doctor Doom.
After Avengers: Doomsday's teaser made headlines over the weekend when it played in theaters, Marvel Studios officially released the much-talked-about trailer online, giving fans worldwide a stunning look at Chris Evans' return to the MCU as Steve Rogers in the 2026 movie.
The first HD sneak peek of Steve Rogers showed him smiling while holding his child, cementing the idea that he had a happy ending after the events of Avengers: Doomsday.
Steve appears to be embracing the responsibility of raising a child, unaware of the danger that looms ahead with the arrival of Doctor Doom.
Chris Evans' return in Avengers: Doomsday marked his 12th appearance as Steve Rogers in the MCU. The character's comeback is expected to be significant because his actions of going back in time are crucial to the main plot of Doomsday.
The first official look at Steve Rogers' child was also revealed, and this could be a tease of how vital this character will be in Doomsday and beyond.
The 90-second teaser also showed Steve Rogers arriving at his and Peggy's home from the final moments of Avengers: Endgame, showcasing a closer look at his wedding ring and his new motorcycle.
The footage also unveiled the return of Steve Rogers' Captain America suit from Avengers: Endgame. This time, though, Steve appeared to be keeping it hidden, indicating that he is already retired.
Watch the official trailer below:
The Steve Rogers-focused teaser is an exciting way to launch Avengers: Doomsday's marketing. While some may disagree with the characters' return, it's worth noting that the ramifications of his actions in going back in time were left unanswered in Endgame, and the 2026 MCU movie will provide the perfect opportunity to explore this storyline.
Chris Evans' Steve Rogers is joined by a long list of new and returning MCU stars in Avengers: Doomsday, such as Robert Downey Jr., Patrick Stewart, James Marsden, Anthony Mackie, Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Simu Liu, David Harbour, and many more.
Avengers: Doomsday revolves around Doctor Doom's evil plan for the Multiverse, with the Earth's Mightiest Heroes, the Fantastic Four, and the X-Men tasked with stopping him at any cost. The movie will premiere in theaters on December 18, 2026.
Will Steve Rogers Die in Avengers: Doomsday?
Steve Rogers' MCU return in Avengers: Doomsday is more than just nostalgia because his role is expected to be central to the movie's storyline. While some may think that it is a deliberate pivot to the Infinity Saga's anchor due to Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr.'s respective returns, it makes a lot of sense for Marvel Studios and the Russo Brothers to showcase their comeback, as there are many unanswered questions about Steve's decision.
Given that Steve Rogers' happy ending from Avengers: Endgame was rumored to be tied to the Multiverse's collapse, it's reasonable to assume that his life is in grave danger because he is a potential target of Doctor Doom.
Aside from the exciting prospect of seeing Evans and Downey Jr.'s characters duking it out again on the big screen, there is a chance that Doom would kill Steve. By killing off Steve, it would definitely raise the stakes for Doomsday and cement Doom as the ultimate villain. Doing this would also make his return in the MCU mean something rather than relying on nostalgia.
