Marvel Entertainment has unveiled a new sneak peek at Avengers: Doomsday during Game 1 of the World Series on Friday, offering fans a special crossover between the MCU and MLB.
The preview features Pedro Pascal’s Mister Fantastic taking the mound to throw a ceremonial first pitch to Joseph Quinn’s Human Torch ahead of the film’s theatrical release on December 18.
The clip also features the return of Chris Evans as Steve Rogers, leaving Paul Rudd’s Ant-Man puzzled over whom to call Captain America, given that Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson currently holds the mantle.
“Worlds collide. An exclusive preview of Marvel's new Avengers movie assembles Bryce Harper, Freddie Freeman, Jacob Misiorowski, Junior Caminero and Randy Arozarena. Avengers: Doomsday arrives in theaters everywhere December 18,” reads the caption on X.
The special preview aired during Game 1 of the World Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers on Friday, with the game broadcast on Fox and streamed on Fox One.
Marvel Studios recently showcased Downey’s Doctor Doom in a special look at Avengers: Doomsday during the D23 presentation, offering fans a first extended glimpse of the new villain.
The film is expected to bring together heroes from Earth-616, Earth-828 and other universes as they confront Doom, whose threat could have consequences for the multiverse. The story reportedly takes place 14 months after the events of Thunderbolts*.
Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, Avengers: Doomsday features a large ensemble cast, including Downey, Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Pedro Pascal, Paul Rudd, Anthony Mackie, Florence Pugh, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Wyatt Russell, Channing Tatum, Simu Liu, Ian McKellen, Atwell, Tom Hiddleston, James Marsden, Patrick Stewart, Joseph Quinn.
Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, Letitia Wright, Lewis Pullman, Kelsey Grammer, Kathryn Newton, Danny Ramirez, Winston Duke, Alan Cumming, Hannah John-Kamen, Rebecca Romijn, Mabel Cadena and Tenoch Huerta Mejia round out the cast.