AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY Leaked Trailer Showcases Major Reveal That Could Shape The Future Of The MCU

The first trailer – although it’s actually more of a character-driven scene than an actual teaser – for Avengers: Apocalypse was leaked online earlier today, and it finally confirmed one of the worst-kept secrets surrounding the film.

Spoilers in front.

Yes, Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) will officially return to the MCU in doomsdayand obviously, the former Captain America will take center stage as one of the film’s protagonists alongside Doctor Doom (Robert Downey Jr.) and Thor (Chris Hemsworth).

While Evans’ name wasn’t announced as part of this summer’s big reveal, his involvement shouldn’t come as much of a surprise to anyone who’s been keeping tabs on the many rumors that have swirled since we learned that Marvel Studios would be walking away from The Kang Dynasty following Jonathan Majors’ assault accusations.

Far more interesting is the revelation that Steve and Peggy had a child together in the alternate timeline created when The First Avenger returned the Infinity Stones and decided to stay in the past. Avengers: Endgame.

Rogers having a child is a concept that has been explored in the comics across several different timelines and realities. In the main Marvel Comics 616 continuity, Steve adopts Arnim Zola’s biological son, Ian Rogers, who eventually adopts the persona of Nomad. There’s also the Red Skull from the Ultimate Universe and Sarah Rogers, aka Crusader, from What If? reality.

Of course, it’s highly likely that this unnamed child we see in the teaser is an entirely new character, but his existence could still have significant ramifications for the future of the MCU. We know that T’Challa’s son, T’Challa Jr., will eventually become the new Black Panther, and it appears that Thor’s adopted daughter, Love, will return as well.

Marvel Studios has plenty of options when it comes to carrying on the legacy of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, and characters like The Champions and the Thunderbolts, aka The New Avengers, are expected to take up the mantle post-Secret Wars. Still, one can’t help but wonder if the studio is covering all bases by introducing more of the Avengers’ actual children, as opposed to mentees reprising their roles.

What do you think about the reveal that Steve and Peggy have a child in Doomsday? Let us know in the comments and check out a new fan-made poster via Viscom Creative below.

Avengers: Apocalypse And Avengers: Secret Wars have recently experienced significant delays, with doomsday is now scheduled to arrive in theaters on December 18, 2026, and Secret Wars positioned for December 17, 2027.

Both films will be directed by the Russo brothers, who are also returning to the MCU after directing Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War And Avengers: Endgame.

“Being able to create stories and explore characters from the Marvel Universe has fulfilled a lifelong dream of ours, and we have discovered a powerful connection with audiences in every film we have made. We are thrilled to once again collaborate with Kevin, Lou and the entire Marvel team to take this epic adventure in storytelling to new and surprising places for fans and ourselves,” said The Russo in a statement after the SDCC panel.

doomsday will feature:

Paul Rudd as Ant-Man, Simu Liu as Shang-Chi, Tom Hiddleston as Loki, Lewis Pullman as Sentry, Florence Pugh as Yelena, Danny Ramirez as Falcon, Ian McKellen as Magneto, Sebastian Stan as Bucky, Winston Duke as M’Baku, Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Kelsey Grammer as Beast, James Marsden as Cyclops, Channing Tatum as Gambit and Wyatt Russell as U.S. Agent

Starring Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Rebecca Romijn as Mystique, Patrick Stewart as Professor as The Thing, Anthony Mackie as Captain America and, of course, Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom.