The first official concept art for Avengers Doomsday has been revealed at the Shanghai Expo, offering fans an early look at the epic cast for the sequel to Avengers Endgame. The film, set for release on December 18, 2026, features Robert Downey Jr returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the villainous Doctor Doom, leading a multiverse crossover that includes the Fantastic Four and the original 2000s X-Men cast.
Key Characters in the Concept Art
Front and center in the artwork is Downey's Doctor Doom with his mask on. Alongside him, Chris Hemsworth's Thor returns to a more serious look reminiscent of Avengers: Infinity War, with short hair and wielding Stormbreaker. Chris Evans is also back as a young Steve Rogers, sporting long hair and a beard, again similar to his appearance in Infinity War.
The concept art also includes Sam Wilson's Captain America, Falcon, Ant-Man, Bruce Banner, Shang-Chi, Shuri's Black Panther, and King M'Baku. Notably, three major MCU superhero teams are featured: the New Avengers (formerly Thunderbolts), the Fantastic Four, and the original 2000s X-Men cast, joined by Channing Tatum's Gambit.
Surprise Inclusion and Notable Absences
One character fans might have missed on the poster is Tom Hiddleston's Loki, the God of Stories, who has been ruling the multiverse's branching realities out of the Sacred Timeline since the end of Loki season 2. Noticeably missing are Tom Holland's Spider-Man and Benedict Cumberbatch's Doctor Strange, while Deadpool and Wolverine are heavily rumored to feature in the film.
According to DiscussingFilm, the official concept art was shared on Twitter, generating significant buzz among fans. The film is directed by the Russo brothers and is expected to be one of the biggest cinematic events of the year.
Release and Expectations
Avengers Doomsday is scheduled to hit cinemas on December 18, 2026. The first trailer was screened in April 2026 but has not yet been released to the public. Fans are eagerly awaiting further details on the plot and additional cast members.
