‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Teases World Series Cameo, Trailer Plans Remain Unclear
WHO:
MLB.com - Robin Yount, a Hall of Famer, threw a ceremonial first pitch wearing Bob Uecker’s sport coat, then revealed a “Ueck” jersey bearing his own No. 19.
MLB.com - The World Series promo featured Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman, Mariners outfielder Randy Arozarena, Brewers starting pitcher Jacob Misiorowski, Phillies first baseman/outfielder Bryce Harper and Rays third baseman Junior Caminero.
MLB.com - The promo includes Pedro Pascal’s Mister Fantastic, also called Reed Richards, and Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom.
MLB.com - Disney Entertainment Studios Head of Marketing Martha Morrison said, “There’s no bigger stage in baseball than the World Series, and we’re thrilled to share this special ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ piece with fans.”
Deadline - The MLB and Marvel Cinematic Universe teamed up for the “Avengers: Doomsday” preview; Pedro Pascal’s Mister Fantastic throws the ceremonial first pitch.
Coming Soon - MLB Network host Kait Maniscalco shared a brief clip on Instagram about a baseball scene in “Avengers: Doomsday.”
WHAT:
MLB.com - “Avengers: Doomsday” depicts heroes from three distinct universes facing an existential threat.
MLB.com - The Marvel Cinematic Universe previously referenced baseball in “Captain America: The First Avenger”: Steve Rogers wakes to a Brooklyn Dodgers game on the radio. MLB.com says Paul Swydan identified it as a May 25, 1941, Phillies-Dodgers game.
MLB.com - A special “Avengers: Doomsday” promo debuted during World Series Game 1. It presents a sneak peek at a new scene in which the Fantastic Four throw a ceremonial first pitch, with the baseball players’ faces edited into the dugout scene.
MLB.com - The promo ends with Doctor Doom appearing in the sky over the field. Harper says, “We gotta go. Like, now,” to rally the players to help the Avengers.
MLB.com - Misiorowski jokes, “These ceremonial first pitches are getting bigger and bigger,” as Reed Richards takes the mound.
Coming Soon - Maniscalco said the baseball scene would receive an exclusive teaser; the article describes new footage as coming soon.
Deadline - The film is scheduled to premiere in theaters on Dec. 18.
WHERE:
MLB.com - The baseball scene’s setting, Ebbets Field, is identified as being in the Fantastic Four’s universe.
MLB.com - The preview scene takes place at Ebbets Field, in the world of the Fantastic Four, introduced in “The Fantastic Four: First Steps.”
MLB.com - Reed Richards wears a Brooklyn Dodgers cap in the scene.
WHEN:
MLB.com - “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” was released in 2025.
WHY:
MLB.com - Morrison said the World Series provided a major stage for sharing the special promo with baseball fans.
HOW:
MLB.com - The promo combines a new movie scene with familiar MLB players digitally placed in the dugout. It was shown during World Series Game 1.
Deadline - The preview was presented through a collaboration between MLB and the MCU.
(UPDATED October 24, 2026 05:02 UTC)
A new “Avengers: Doomsday” preview debuted during World Series Game 1, bringing Marvel heroes and major-league baseball together. Set at Ebbets Field in the Fantastic Four’s universe, the scene shows Reed Richards, also known as Mister Fantastic, throwing a ceremonial first pitch in a Brooklyn Dodgers cap. Digital edits place stars including Freddie Freeman, Randy Arozarena, Jacob Misiorowski and Bryce Harper in the dugout. Misiorowski jokes that ceremonial first pitches are getting bigger, while Harper urges the players to help the Avengers after Doctor Doom appears in the sky. The film’s story brings heroes from three universes together against an existential threat. The promotion also features Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom and Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards. Separately, Hall of Famer Robin Yount honored Bob Uecker by wearing his sport coat before revealing a “Ueck” jersey with Yount’s No. 19.
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(UPDATED October 24, 2026 02:10 UTC)
A Marvel and Major League Baseball collaboration brought a special “Avengers: Doomsday” promo to the World Series, offering a first look at a baseball scene from the upcoming film. The preview, shown during Game 1, places Dodgers star Freddie Freeman, Mariners outfielder Randy Arozarena, Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski, Phillies player Bryce Harper and Rays third baseman Junior Caminero in the dugout. At Ebbets Field, Pedro Pascal’s Mister Fantastic, also known as Reed Richards, wears a Brooklyn Dodgers cap and takes the mound to throw the ceremonial first pitch. Misiorowski jokes that ceremonial pitches are getting bigger and bigger. The scene ends with Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom appearing in the sky, prompting Harper to urge the players to help the Avengers. Disney marketing executive Martha Morrison said the World Series was a major stage for reaching baseball fans. The film is scheduled to premiere in theaters on Dec. 18.