Avengers: Doomsday MLB World Series Teaser Features Mister Fantastic First Pitch

Marvel Studios debuted a sneak peek of Avengers: Doomsday during Game 1 of the World Series, featuring Pedro Pascal’s Mister Fantastic throwing out a ceremonial first pitch at Ebbets Field.

World Series Crossover Unveils Retro-Themed Footage

The broadcast aired on Fox and streamed on Fox One during the matchup between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Milwaukee Brewers. The crossover spot is set on Earth-828 at Ebbets Field, the former home of the Brooklyn Dodgers that was demolished in 1960. The preview matches the time period of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, showing New York Giants players in the background while modern MLB stars Freddie Freeman, Jacob Misiorowski, Bryce Harper, Randy Arozarena, and Junior Caminero watch from the sidelines.

The teaser opens with stadium banter as the broadcast booth reacts to the unusual athlete on the mound. Man, these ceremonial first pitches are getting bigger and bigger, one player says in the clip, before another asks if Reed will drop the hammer like Thor. The tease is interrupted when Doctor Doom attacks from the sky, triggering a sequence of movie clips.

Multiverse Character Roster Sparks Mixed Fan Reactions

The preview includes appearances by Chris Evans as Steve Rogers, whose presence creates confusion for Paul Rudd’s Ant-Man regarding who holds the Captain America title now that Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson carries the shield. The trailer also flashes quick shots of Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom, Ian McKellen’s Magneto, Shuri, and Cyclops, accompanied by a warning from Doom: You have lived stolen lives. But now you must give them back.

Marketing materials leading up to the release have divided fans over character positioning and poster lineups, with critique around Patrick Stewart’s wheelchair-bound Professor X and the inclusion of Channing Tatum’s Gambit alongside muted militaristic costumes worn by the core team. Sam Wilson’s officially revealed Avengers team features Thor, Shang-Chi, The Falcon, Ant-Man, and Steve Rogers.

Theatrical Premiere Set for December 2026

Avengers: Doomsday hits theaters on Dec. 18, 2026, portraying a collapsing multiverse that forces heroes from multiple Earths to unite against Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom. Ticket pre-sales for the film are currently outpacing the summer blockbuster Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

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