Liputan6.com, Jakarta - The highly anticipated film, "Avengers: Doomsday," has once again been in the spotlight after a leaked, low-quality teaser image circulated widely online.
This leak surprisingly confirmed the return of one of the iconic Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) characters, Steve Rogers, played by Chris Evans.
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The release of this teaser, which happened around December 15, 2025, immediately sparked a wave of excitement and speculation among loyal Marvel fans.
"Avengers: Doomsday" itself is a crucial part of Phase Six of the MCU and is scheduled for release on December 18, 2026.
The film will also feature Robert Downey Jr. returning to the MCU as the main antagonist, Doctor Doom, adding to the long list of reasons why this film is highly anticipated.
Teaser Leaks and the Return of Steve Rogers
Around December 15, 2025, a low-quality teaser for "Avengers: Doomsday" leaked online, giving fans a major surprise.
This leak definitively confirmed the return of Chris Evans as Steve Rogers, the original Captain America, to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
In contrast to the action-packed trailer, the leaked teaser is described as a character-focused scene, highlighting intimate moments with Steve Rogers.
The scene begins with Steve Rogers riding a motorcycle toward a house, believed to be the one he shared with Peggy Carter at the end of "Avengers: Endgame."
Inside the house, he is seen gazing at his old Captain America suit, a moment fraught with significance.
The scene then continues with Steve Rogers holding a baby, sparking widespread speculation about the baby's identity, with many suggesting it is the child of Steve Rogers and Peggy Carter.
The teaser concludes with a bold and evocative message: "Steve Rogers Will Return In Avengers: Doomsday."
Avengers: Doomsday Production Details and Release Schedule
The film, previously known as "Avengers: The Kang Dynasty," is now officially titled "Avengers: Doomsday."
This title change follows several delays, from an initial May 2, 2025, then May 1, 2026, to a final December 18, 2026, in the United States.
The release schedule delay was largely due to the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike in 2023, as well as the need for a longer production time to ensure the film's quality.
"Avengers: Doomsday" will be the 39th film in the MCU franchise, cementing its position as a key pillar in the Marvel Universe's larger narrative.
This ambitious project is again directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, who previously worked on "Avengers: Infinity War" and "Avengers: Endgame."
The screenplay is being written by Stephen McFeely and Michael Waldron.
Production on the film began in April 2025 at Pinewood Studios in England and is scheduled to conclude in September 2025.
As part of a larger saga, "Avengers: Doomsday" will be followed by a sequel, "Avengers: Secret Wars," which is scheduled for release on December 17, 2027.
The film will also feature a familiar cast, including Vanessa Kirby, Anthony Mackie, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Joseph Quinn, Pedro Pascal, and, of course, Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom.
Doctor Doom as the Main Antagonist and Plot Implications
One of the most exciting announcements was Robert Downey Jr.'s return to the MCU, as the main antagonist, Doctor Doom, a character with a long and complex history in Marvel comics.
Steve Rogers' return to the forefront of the MCU also carries profound plot implications.
Rumors have linked his actions in "Avengers: Endgame" – when he traveled back in time to live with Peggy Carter – to triggering the Incursions phenomenon, a collision between universes.
This is suspected to be the primary reason Doctor Doom targets Earth-616 and Captain America.
Fan reactions to this news have been mixed.
Many have enthusiastically welcomed Steve Rogers' return, hoping to see the hero in action again.
However, there has also been heated debate over how this will impact the role of Sam Wilson, currently serving as the new Captain America, and how the two Captain Americas will interact in the evolving MCU narrative.