RUMOR: Steve Rogers Will Lead Avengers: Doomsday Cast

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Marvel Studios might be fixing a big mistake made after Avengers: Endgame. According to sources, Steve Rogers (Captain America) is coming back to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and will likely play a major role in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday movie. This suggests Marvel is rethinking its plans for the franchise since 2019.

This report comes at a time when the Marvel Cinematic Universe is facing challenges. Recent movies and Disney+ shows haven’t been as popular or successful as Marvel’s earlier films and series.

Steve Rogers’ Role In Avengers: Doomsday

According to industry insider Daniel Richtman, Marvel is now openly acknowledging Steve Rogers’ role in the next big team-up movie.

Marvel has confirmed that the first teaser trailer will center around Steve Rogers, signaling his return. This is being done to position him as the main character in the upcoming ‘Avengers Doomsday‘ film.

And I want to be clear, I’m not trying to be negative here.…

— Daniel Richtman (@DanielRPK) December 15, 2025

Alright, so Marvel’s officially letting it slip, and I can confirm: the first teaser trailer is all about Steve Rogers, and his return is absolutely happening. Apparently, they’re doing this to firmly establish him as the central figure in the upcoming Avengers Doomsday movie. It seems like they’re really building everything around Captain America this time around.

Richtman mentioned he doesn’t fully agree with the creative decision, but it seems like it was made on purpose, not by accident.

He reluctantly agreed to Steve’s return, but wasn’t thrilled about making him a central character alongside Robert Downey Jr.’s character. He expressed his dissatisfaction with a simple, ‘Ugh.’

Although Marvel Studios hasn’t officially released it, a teaser for their upcoming project appears to have leaked online. There are reports of scenes showing Steve Rogers back home with his baby, but it’s currently unconfirmed whether these leaks are genuine.

The first look at the trailer is likely to be shown alongside Disney’s upcoming movie, Avatar: Fire and Ash. Disney has often used big film releases to premiere new Marvel trailers, and this appears to be the plan again.

An Unusual Trailer Rollout

Sources say Marvel’s marketing for Avengers: Doomsday will likely focus on short teasers highlighting individual characters, instead of a typical trailer showing the whole team.

Reports suggest Marvel will be releasing a series of short previews, each focusing on a different character. This strategy seems intended to build anticipation and re-introduce the original Avengers as central figures in the upcoming movie, rather than showing everyone at once.

The first teaser trailer is expected to heavily feature Steve Rogers, supporting previous reports that Marvel is making him a central figure in Avengers: Doomsday. While earlier plans suggested Doctor Doom would be highlighted first, rumors now indicate the teasers will showcase returning characters like Thor and Doom, but with Steve Rogers taking the lead.

The first glimpses of the new movie are planned to be shown in theaters alongside screenings of Avatar: Fire and Ash. This suggests Disney believes the launch of Avengers: Doomsday will be a huge event and wants to make sure as many people as possible notice it.

If true, this strategy highlights Marvel’s increasing focus on well-known characters. This comes after audiences showed they were tired of new heroes introduced after Endgame, and those characters didn’t perform as well as hoped.

A Reversal Of The Endgame Strategy

Steve Rogers suddenly being back in a major role is a big change from how Avengers: Endgame ended. That film clearly showed Sam Wilson taking over as Captain America and Steve Rogers retiring for good. The ending was supposed to show the start of a new phase for the series, with new heroes stepping up instead of the original Avengers.

In practice, that transition has struggled to gain traction.

Marvel worked for years to establish Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson as a leading hero, first in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and then in Captain America: Brave New World. Unfortunately, the latter movie, which was meant to prove Wilson could carry the franchise, didn’t resonate with audiences and didn’t perform as well as expected.

Instead of boosting Captain America’s popularity, the movie actually showed how hard it is for Marvel to find new heroes who can connect with audiences the way some of its original stars did.

Marvel’s Post-Endgame Growing Pains

Following Endgame, Marvel brought in many new heroes, often focusing on reimagining characters rather than building on existing storylines. While this was intended to revitalize the franchise and attract a wider audience, it’s often been criticized for making the stories feel disjointed and reducing viewers’ emotional connection.

Recent box office numbers show a decline in popularity. Even Marvel movies, which used to be reliable hits, are now seeing bigger drops in ticket sales, and Disney+ shows designed to build on those stories haven’t kept viewers hooked for long.

In response to Richtman’s report, one social media commenter summarized the situation bluntly:

Marvel’s recent films haven’t been very successful, leaving them with limited options for choosing a new main character.

Although Marvel might not admit it publicly, the plan to make Captain America the central figure in the next Avengers film, Doomsday, seems to indicate they realize they haven’t yet found a new hero to take the place of the original Avengers after Endgame.

A Familiar Face As A Stabilizing Force

Marvel seems to be relying on established characters – including Steve Rogers, and potentially Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom and Chris Hemsworth as Thor – to solidify its movie universe, which is currently trying to find its direction. Instead of taking big risks with new ideas, the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday might be a conscious attempt to recapture what made the MCU successful in the first place.

If the information from Richtman is correct, the movie won’t just be another team-up event; it will signal a shift in direction for Marvel, suggesting the studio recognizes its future success still relies on its original, established characters.

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2025-12-15 19:58