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Russo Brothers Put Steve Rogers at the Center of 'Avengers: Doomsday' as Film Shifts Darker

The directors say Victor von Doom drives a more complex tone and present the teasers as narrative clues.

AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY Directors Confirm Steve Rogers Has "Central Role" In The Movie's Story
A split image. On the left is an illustration of a man wearing a green cloak and a metal mask. He is holding his clenched fist up and that is also metallic. On the right is a photograph of an ensemble of superheroes.
AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY Promo Art Reveals 4K Look At Doctor Doom's Mask; Russos Tease Movie's Tone
AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY - New Details On Doctor Doom Vs. [SPOILER] Battle; Halle Berry On Possible Storm Return

Overview

  • Joe and Anthony Russo confirm to Empire that Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers has a central role, following his return revealed in the first teaser.
  • The filmmakers emphasize a darker, more complex approach, stating that Victor von Doom "demands a certain tone."
  • Joe Russo says each teaser is "narrative information," signaling a marketing strategy designed to seed story details.
  • Footage showcases a multiversal ensemble blending current MCU heroes with Fox‑era X‑Men, with Robert Downey Jr. playing Doctor Doom and a release set for December 18, 2026.
  • Chris Hemsworth calls the movie "incredibly emotional" without confirming a Thor–Loki reunion, a Magneto–Doom showdown is reported but unconfirmed, and Halle Berry publicly denies returning as Storm.