Avengers: Doomsday Brings Three Captain Americas Together in a Comic Standoff
WHO:
SlashFilm - The trailer shows Scott Lang/Ant-Man, played by Paul Rudd; Steve Rogers, played by Chris Evans; Sam Wilson, played by Anthony Mackie; and John Walker/U.S. Agent, played by Wyatt Russell.
SlashFilm - Marvel fans criticized the Captain America joke, with some saying it appeared to undermine Sam Wilson’s legitimacy as Captain America.
SlashFilm - Sam Wilson has received racist backlash over succeeding Captain America, including accusations that Marvel has a “woke” agenda.
SlashFilm - In *The Falcon and the Winter Soldier*, Sam is initially passed over for John Walker; Isaiah Bradley, played by Carl Lumbly, warns Sam, “They will never let a Black man be Captain America.”
IGN - The trailer features Thor, played by Chris Hemsworth, and Steve Rogers, played by Chris Evans.
IGN - Paul Rudd’s Ant-Man jokes about the three people who have carried the Captain America mantle: Steve Rogers, Sam Wilson, and U.S. Agent.
IGN - U.S. Agent says, “I was also Cap for a minute.”
IGN - Sandra Hüller, known for *Project Hail Mary*, was cast in *Avengers: Doomsday* in an undisclosed role.
IGN - David Harbour said he did not spoil the film in a recent interview.
Screen Rant - Marvel Studios’ trailer presents an awkward moment involving the MCU’s three Captain Americas.
WHAT:
SlashFilm - A TV spot shown during Game 1 of the MLB World Series includes a new comedy clip in which Scott says “Right, Cap?” to Steve, who responds with an awkward glare; John Walker then says he was briefly Captain America.
SlashFilm - The trailer spot includes Thor lunging at Doctor Doom, played by Robert Downey Jr.
SlashFilm - X user @GunnerDobbins criticized the joke, saying it “really looks shty” to make Sam “the butt of the joke.”
SlashFilm - The clip shows signs of trailer editing, and the full movie may contain more context for the joke.
IGN - Marvel released a new *Avengers: Doomsday* trailer that focuses on Thor and Steve Rogers’ shared worthiness to wield Mjolnir, the enchanted hammer.
IGN - Thor appears to lead the Avengers and urges them to unite against Doctor Doom: “Doom will tear this world apart. Team up and stand together.”
IGN - The trailer’s Ant-Man scene makes light of multiple people having held the Captain America mantle.
IGN - Marvel had also released a Major League Baseball crossover promo during the World Series.
WHERE:
IGN - *Avengers: Doomsday* is set to open in theaters.
WHEN:
IGN - The new trailer was released on Saturday, roughly 24 hours after the MLB crossover promo.
IGN - *Avengers: Doomsday* is scheduled to open in theaters on December 18.
HOW:
IGN - The trailer uses Thor and Steve Rogers’ Mjolnir connection and Ant-Man’s joke about the Captain America mantle to present its character dynamics.
(UPDATED October 26, 2026 02:16 UTC)
Marvel’s new “Avengers: Doomsday” trailer centers on Thor and Steve Rogers’ shared ability to wield Mjolnir, while warning that Doctor Doom could tear the world apart. Thor urges the Avengers to unite and stand together against him. The trailer also features a joke about the three people who have carried the Captain America mantle: Steve, Sam Wilson and John Walker. Ant-Man asks Steve, “Right, Cap?” and gets an awkward glare, before Walker notes he was Captain America briefly. The gag has drawn criticism from fans who say it undercuts Sam’s legitimacy, amid racist backlash he has faced since taking on the role. The spot also shows Thor lunging at Doom, played by Robert Downey Jr. Sandra Hüller has joined the film in an undisclosed role. “Avengers: Doomsday” is scheduled to open in theaters on December 18.
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(UPDATED October 25, 2026 22:04 UTC)
Marvel’s new “Avengers: Doomsday” trailer centers on Thor and Steve Rogers, played by Chris Hemsworth and Chris Evans, and their shared ability to wield Mjolnir, the enchanted hammer. Thor appears to lead the Avengers, warning that Doctor Doom will tear the world apart and urging the team to stand together. The trailer also finds humor in the Captain America legacy: Paul Rudd’s Ant-Man names Steve, Sam Wilson and U.S. Agent as people who have carried the mantle. U.S. Agent adds, “I was also Cap for a minute.” The trailer arrived about a day after Marvel’s Major League Baseball crossover promo during the World Series. Sandra Hüller, known for “Project Hail Mary,” has been cast in the film in an undisclosed role. David Harbour said he did not spoil the movie in a recent interview. “Avengers: Doomsday” is scheduled to open in theaters on December 18.