Avengers: Doomsday’s Trailer 1 Might Secretly Confirm Another Returning MCU Star

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The first teaser trailer for Avengers: Doomsday is out, and Marvel fans everywhere are carefully analyzing every second for hints about the movie. The trailer confirms that Chris Evans will return as Steve Rogers, his first time playing the character since 2019’s Avengers: Endgame. While Evans’ return is huge news, fans are especially focused on a quick shot of Rogers looking tenderly at a baby, sparking a lot of discussion about what it could mean.

Many believe the baby shown is connected to Rogers, suggesting a popular Marvel character might be returning. Following the announcement of 27 cast members in March 2025, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige hinted at future casting news. Now that Chris Evans is confirmed to be involved, it’s likely another character with a strong connection to Captain America will also appear in the movie.

There’s More to Chris Evans’ Avengers: Doomsday Return Than Meets the Eye

The initial look at Avengers: Doomsday focuses more on heartfelt moments and remembering the past than on big action scenes. The footage shows Steve Rogers in a peaceful home setting, with the same baby we saw in the closing moments of Avengers: Endgame. This scene allowed Steve to finally achieve a lifelong wish: dancing with Peggy Carter, the woman he loved.

Marvel Studios often subtly hints at future storylines, so the strong emotional impact of this scene suggests Chris Evans’ return as the beloved character was planned with a larger purpose. The focus on this peaceful part of Steve’s life also hints that Peggy Carter might reappear in a significant role.

Why Keep Hayley Atwell’s Return in Avengers: Doomsday a Secret?

Rumors have been circulating since early 2024, following a report by Deadline, that Hayley Atwell might return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Avengers: Doomsday. While she last appeared in a live-action MCU film in 2022’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, she’s since voiced a version of Peggy Carter in the animated series What If…?. Because her potential role seems so important to the new trailer’s central puzzle, many believe Marvel is hinting at her involvement before making anything official.

Although rumors are circulating, Marvel Studios hasn’t officially announced whether the actress known for her roles in Tomb Raider and Mission: Impossible has been cast. Marvel is famous for keeping casting and story details secret, and some people are surprised by this level of secrecy surrounding a character who isn’t expected to have a major role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The main reason for the secrecy is actually quite straightforward. Because Peggy Carter and Steve Rogers had a deep connection, and he chose to live out his life with her in the past at the end of Avengers: Endgame, their romance had a touching, though debated, conclusion. If news of her casting had gotten out before the trailer, it would have strongly hinted at Chris Evans’ return before Marvel was ready to make an official announcement.

What This Could Mean for Avengers: Doomsday’s Plot

The brief home scene shown in the Avengers: Doomsday trailer hints at a very personal storyline for Captain America. A popular fan theory proposes that Doctor Doom, played by Robert Downey Jr., might target Steve Rogers and Peggy Carter’s baby, either to harm or abduct the child. This idea gained traction after the post-credits scene in The Fantastic Four: First Steps, where Doom is shown kneeling before the young son of Sue and Reed Richards, Franklin, in a threatening manner.

If Doom is planning to harm or exploit these children, it would give Peggy a strong motivation to get involved in the Doomsday project.

The movie might also delve into the aftermath of the time travel in Endgame, hinted at by Tony Stark’s warning that altering time has consequences. This could mean Peggy Carter plays a significant, emotional role in the film, rather than just a brief appearance from another universe.

Even with secrets kept by directors Joe and Anthony Russo and writers Stephen McFeely and Michael Waldron, Avengers: Doomsday looks to be more than just a typical action-packed Avengers movie. The marketing focuses heavily on the child of Steve and Peggy Carter, hinting at emotionally powerful storylines and the possible return of beloved characters. Peggy Carter herself might play a key role in the film’s story.

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2025-12-26 04:05