Chris Evans Returns as Steve Rogers — and as a Dad — in First ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Trailer

Marvel Studios has officially dropped the first teaser for Avengers: Doomsday, confirming what fans suspected for months: Chris Evans is back as Steve Rogers, and this time, Captain America appears to be stepping into fatherhood. The emotional teaser arrives just days after leaked footage reportedly appeared during early screenings of Avatar: Fire and Ash, sending the internet into a frenzy.

Trailer Shows a Quiet New Life — Until Captain America Gets Pulled Back In

The new teaser features no dialogue, relying solely on the powerful swell of the iconic Avengers theme as Steve Rogers rides his motorcycle toward a peaceful farmhouse. Inside, he gently holds a newborn baby, staring with the look of a man whose life has entirely transformed.

The moment marks the first on-screen confirmation that Steve Rogers is now a father, a major development after his timeline-jumping farewell in Avengers: Endgame.

The trailer then cuts to Steve pulling his old Captain America suit from storage, pausing to reflect on what returning to that identity could mean. It ends with a simple, dramatic promise: “Steve Rogers will return in Avengers: Doomsday.”

Leaks Sparked Buzz Before Marvel’s Official Drop

Marvel’s official release comes after fans reported seeing leaked snippets in theaters ahead of Avatar: Fire and Ash. Separate reports also claim a Thor-centered teaser featuring Chris Hemsworth has surfaced online, suggesting Marvel is preparing a massive marketing rollout leading into 2026.

On Instagram, directors Joe and Anthony Russo reacted to the trailer by writing, “The character that changed our lives. The story that brought us all here together. It was always going to come back to this,” signaling just how central Steve Rogers will be to the new chapter.

Evans Once Said He Was “Happily Retired”

Though Chris Evans repeatedly stated he was content leaving Captain America behind, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed last year that he’d agreed to return for Avengers: Doomsday. The movie marks his first MCU appearance since 2019, when an elderly Steve Rogers handed the shield to Sam Wilson, who has since assumed the mantle of the new Captain America.

A Massive MCU Event Set for 2026

With Evans officially back and Marvel leaning heavily into nostalgia for its strongest Avengers era, Avengers: Doomsday is already shaping up to be one of the most talked-about films of next year. The film hits theaters on December 18, 2026, and the teaser has ignited what will likely be a year-long buildup of theories, hype, and speculation across the MCU fandom.

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