‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Trailer Theory Hints at Annoying Thanos Repeat

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A popular fan theory suggests the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday movie might resemble other Marvel films. Excitement built when rumors spread that four teaser trailers would be shown before and during the release of Avatar: Fire and Ash. However, the first trailer quickly appeared online, surprisingly revealing the return of an original Avenger who seemingly finished their story in Avengers: Endgame. Since then, speculation has increased that Marvel’s biggest stars – Chris Evans as Captain America, Chris Hemsworth as Thor, and Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom – will each be featured in a separate trailer, with the final trailer being a true teaser for Doomsday.

The announcement of Steve Rogers’ return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe has sparked a range of reactions. While some fans are thrilled, others worry his appearance might take attention away from Sam Wilson’s Captain America. Interestingly, the returning Avengers – Steve Rogers and Thor – now share a common theme with other upcoming heroes. Steve’s brief clip revealed he’s now a father to a baby boy, and Thor is also a parent, having adopted Gorr’s daughter in Thor: Love and Thunder. Plus, rumors suggest Thor’s trailer will show him praying to Odin about being reunited with his “love” – likely referring to his daughter, from whom he seems to be separated.

Okay, so it’s not just Thor and Captain America who have kids in the MCU – plenty of heroes do! And with what we saw in previous films – Robert Downey Jr.’s character meeting a kid with powers – I’m starting to piece together what he’s planning in the upcoming Doomsday movie. Honestly, the clues are coming together faster than you can say, “I am inevitable!”

Doctor Doom’s ‘Doomsday’ Arc Could Be the Thanos Repeat Fans Don’t Want


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While fans have mixed reactions to Robert Downey Jr. potentially returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Doctor Doom, many agree with the idea that Doom will target the children of superheroes in the upcoming Doomsday film. This theory gained traction after Doom met young Franklin Richards in a post-credits scene from Fantastic Four: First Steps, suggesting he’s specifically interested in children with powers. With rumors of Steve Rogers and Thor appearing in future promotional material – and Doom also expected to be featured – Marvel seems to be heavily emphasizing Doom’s focus on the children of heroes.

The leading idea about why Doctor Doom is targeting these specific Avengers centers on Captain America’s choice to travel back in time and live with Peggy Carter. While many believed this gave Steve a peaceful life after Endgame, Marvel might be changing that story by bringing him back into the fight in Doomsday. This suggests Steve’s time travel could have caused a disaster – an ‘incursion’ – that harmed Doom’s world. Whether Doom’s home was destroyed or someone he loved was hurt, he seems to be seeking revenge, and he’s starting with the person he blames: Captain America.

The premise of this story—focused on the villain Doomsday—is straightforward: Doomsday seeks revenge by kidnapping the children of famous superheroes, forcing characters like Captain America and Mr. Fantastic to team up on a rescue mission. This focus on family connections is likely to be emotionally impactful, especially for characters like Sue Storm, but it also risks feeling repetitive. It’s similar to Avengers: Infinity War, where Thanos spent most of the movie collecting Infinity Stones.

This led to heroes across the Marvel Cinematic Universe pursuing him, bringing them together for the first time. If predictions about Doomsday are correct, Doctor Doom will likely spend the movie gathering powerful children, which will again draw heroes from all over the MCU into a single conflict. While this provides a convenient way to introduce teams like the X-Men, Fantastic Four, Young Avengers, and New Avengers, it makes Doom feel too similar to Thanos and undermines the idea of him being a unique and original villain.

Repeating the same story structure as Thanos’ arc would suggest Marvel is playing it safe instead of taking creative risks. Fans aren’t asking for a simple repeat of Infinity War: Part 2 – they want a movie that’s just as compelling, or even better. They’re hoping the MCU will reinvent itself with a new generation of heroes, rather than relying on familiar formulas. While bringing back stars like Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, and Robert Downey Jr. will likely draw audiences, giving Doctor Doom a storyline so similar to Thanos’ would signal that Marvel Studios has given up on being a truly innovative storyteller.

If the villain were to target and take the children of heroes, it would feel too similar to a previous storyline involving the Fantastic Four and Galactus. Even if Doctor Doom’s motives stay true to the comics, modern audiences want more than just a faithful adaptation. They’re looking for shocking, emotional moments like Thanos’ snap or the epic arrival of the Avengers. While bringing back familiar characters is good, it won’t be enough to save the franchise unless the story reaches the same heights as Infinity War and Endgame – especially if Doom starts collecting powerful beings, echoing Thanos’ actions.

As the ‘Doomsday’ Clock Officially Starts Ticking, Marvel’s Time is Running Out

There’s a lot of anticipation that Avengers: Doomsday will revitalize the Marvel Cinematic Universe and kickstart a compelling new chapter of superhero stories. However, Marvel Studios is under pressure to deliver a hit like Infinity War, Endgame, and Spider-Man: No Way Home. By positioning Doomsday as a direct continuation of Endgame, the studio seems to be distancing itself from the last six years of Marvel films – a move that might make fans feel like their dedication to characters like Sam Wilson (the new Captain America) wasn’t worth it. It’s impossible to please everyone, but Marvel now faces the difficult challenge of recreating its past success with every future movie.

On December 18, 2025, a year before the release of Doomsday, the Russo brothers shared a short video with a clapperboard and a countdown timer. While the teaser doesn’t reveal anything about the story or show Robert Downey Jr. as Doom, it subtly highlights that Marvel has three big films coming up that need to impress audiences who are starting to lose interest. Those key films are Avengers: Doomsday, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and Avengers: Secret Wars. If any of them don’t live up to the expectations set by Marvel’s past hits, the studio could face major changes or even struggle to regain its footing. Hopefully, the Doomsday countdown leads to an amazing new Avengers movie, not the end of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we know it.

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2025-12-20 21:36