Disney’s Reaction May Have Confirmed the Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Leak
QUICK SUMMARY
- The Event: A blurry, leaked trailer for Avengers: Doomsday surfaced online.
- The Evidence: Disney issued immediate DMCA takedowns, suggesting authenticity.
- The Content: Footage focuses on Steve Rogers’ life after Endgame.
- The Strategy: Marvel reportedly planned weekly theatrical exclusives with Avatar: Fire and Ash.
Disney may have accidentally confirmed the authenticity of the leaked Avengers: Doomsday trailer through its recent actions.
Shortly before the first teaser for Marvel’s 2026 mega-movie was expected to debut exclusively in theaters alongside James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash, blurry footage of the trailer surfaced online.
Because the teaser was never officially released, many fans initially questioned whether the footage was real or a convincing AI fake. However, Disney’s swift response suggests otherwise.
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Why Are Fans Convinced the Trailer Is Real?
Within just 24 hours of the leaked footage appearing online, Disney issued multiple DMCA takedown notices, citing copyrighted material. This aggressive legal response strongly implies that the footage was legitimate; studios rarely issue legal takedowns for fan-made fakes.
The leaked video, reportedly recorded on a phone inside a theater, runs for just over a minute and appears to focus heavily on Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers.
Breakdown of the Leaked Footage
According to descriptions of the removed clips, the footage shows:
- Rogers living a quiet suburban life after the events of Avengers: Endgame.
- He arrives home to check on his neatly folded Captain America suit.
- He is seen holding a small baby, believed to be his child with Peggy Carter.
These moments suggest a direct continuation of Steve Rogers’ storyline after he chose to remain in the past with Peggy at the end of Endgame.
Why Has Disney Not Commented Publicly?
Despite the widespread circulation of the leak, Disney and Marvel Studios have not released any official statements. No confirmed release date for the teaser has been announced either.
While DMCA takedowns have successfully removed several uploads from X (formerly Twitter) and YouTube, the footage continues to resurface across social media platforms. This suggests that Disney’s efforts have slowed the spread but not stopped it entirely—a classic example of the “Streisand Effect.”
What Was Marvel’s Original Trailer Plan?
Reports indicate that Marvel Studios intended to keep the initial Avengers: Doomsday trailers exclusive to theaters. The marketing strategy was reportedly to release one new character-focused teaser each week during Avatar: Fire and Ash’s first month in cinemas.
The leaked Steve Rogers trailer was allegedly the first in this series, with future trailers expected to spotlight other major characters from the film.
Will Disney Release the Trailer Online Now?
The leak puts Disney in a difficult position.
- Option A: Officially release the footage online immediately, giving fans a high-quality version and reducing the demand for pirated clips.
- Option B: Stick to the theatrical-only strategy and continue issuing takedown notices to preserve the theater experience.
At the moment, it is unclear which approach Disney will take.
When Does Avengers: Doomsday Release?
Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled to hit theaters on December 18, 2026.
Directed by the Russo Brothers, the film stars Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom and features returning MCU favorites such as Anthony Mackie and Chris Hemsworth. The Avengers will also be joined by the Fantastic Four and characters from Fox’s X-Men universe.
For now, fans will have to wait and see how Disney handles the growing wave of leaks.
