New teasers for Avengers: Doomsday are sparking conversation for an unexpected reason. The four short trailers, which began releasing in late December 2025, have seen a sharp decline in viewership numbers on YouTube. The first teaser quickly reached 18 million views, but interest appears to have dropped with each subsequent video.
The fourth and most recent teaser has only gathered about 6 million views so far. While these numbers for the final teaser are still growing, the downward trend has caught the attention of fans and industry watchers. It comes as Marvel Studios slowly builds hype for its first Avengers film since 2019’s Endgame.
The studio’s marketing for the December 18, 2026 release has been methodical. It started with a massive cast reveal in March 2025 and has continued with these character-focused teasers. The campaign now includes a “Doomsday Clock” livestream on YouTube, ticking down the seconds until the film’s premiere. The next big moment is expected to be the debut of the first full-length trailer, which some analysts predict will arrive around February 8, 2026, during the Super Bowl.
The Four Teasers and Their Declining View Counts
Marvel Studios has released four brief teasers, each highlighting different characters returning for the massive crossover event. The videos were first shown in theaters before being released online.
- Teaser 1: Steve Rogers/Captain America. This was the first look, confirming the return of Chris Evans. It showed Rogers in a rural setting and hinted at a significant life change, featuring a shot of him holding a baby. This teaser currently leads the pack with approximately 18 million views on YouTube.
- Teaser 2: Thor. The second teaser featured Chris Hemsworth as Thor, kneeling in a forest and seeking strength. It referenced his role as a father and his duty to fight. This video garnered around 17 million views.
- Teaser 3: The X-Men. This reveal was a major moment for fans, showing the return of legacy mutants from the Fox film series. It included glimpses of Patrick Stewart as Professor X, Ian McKellen as Magneto, and James Marsden as Cyclops. This teaser’s views dipped to about 14 million.
- Teaser 4: Wakanda and The Fantastic Four. The final teaser showed a meeting between Wakanda’s Shuri (Letitia Wright) and MโBaku (Winston Duke) with Ben Grimm/The Thing from the Fantastic Four. As of now, this teaser has the lowest view count, sitting at roughly 6 million views.
The declining numbers have led to discussions online about “Marvel Cinematic Universe exhaustion” and whether the slow-drip marketing is building excitement or causing fatigue. Some fans have expressed a desire to see the main villain, Doctor Doom, played by Robert Downey Jr., who has yet to appear in any footage.
How Experts Are Predicting the Box Office Fight
Despite the mixed reaction to the teasers, industry forecasts for Avengers: Doomsday remain overwhelmingly strong. A recent poll of over 700 film industry experts ranked it as the most likely movie to dominate the 2026 global box office.
The film faces direct competition, however. It is scheduled to open on the same day, December 18, 2026, as Dune: Part Three from Warner Bros. Fans have already nicknamed the showdown “Dunesday”. Other major films expected to be top earners in 2026 include The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Toy Story 5, and a new mythic epic from director Christopher Nolan.
Box office predictions for Doomsday are cautious but still massive. Analysts note that while the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is not the guaranteed hit-maker it once was, big team-up films still draw huge crowds. Successful recent films like Deadpool & Wolverine, which earned over $1.3 billion, show the audience is still there for major events. Current projections suggest Avengers: Doomsday could finish in the $1.5 to $1.9 billion range. Reaching the $2 billion milestone, achieved by Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame, is considered possible but difficult in today’s market.
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The Slow Build to the Main Trailer and Doctor Doom’s Reveal
Marvel’s current strategy seems focused on a slow, steady build. The “Doomsday Clock” livestream is a clear symbol of this approach, designed to create a sense of ongoing anticipation. This method may be a response to recent years, where some fans felt overwhelmed by the volume of MCU content and disconnected from the overall story.
The next significant step will be the release of the first official trailer. Based on analysis of cryptic codes hidden in the teasers, many believe Marvel is targeting a Super Bowl Sunday premiere for the trailer on February 8, 2026. This trailer is expected to finally showcase Robert Downey Jr.‘s transformation into the iconic villain Doctor Doom, a reveal the studio has carefully saved.
The film’s directors, Anthony and Joe Russo, are treating Doomsday as a direct sequel to Avengers: Endgame, which they also directed. The marketing has echoed this, with somber tones and characters reflecting on past battles. The movie’s runtime is rumored to be around three hours. The massive cast includes returning heroes from across the MCU, the Fantastic Four, and the X-Men, all uniting against the threat of Doctor Doom.
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