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Following the theatrical-exclusive debut of the first teaser for "Avengers: Doomsday," the fifth installment in the franchise directed by the returning Russo Brothers, a second spot has now hit the web. The initial teaser, focusing on Chris Evans as Captain America, began rolling out on December 17 in front of screenings for "Avatar: Fire and Ash." Last week, on the 24th, theaters began showing the second trailer, this time centered on Chris Hemsworth's Thor. After its week-long theatrical run, that teaser is now available online.
This initial promotional wave will consist of four separate teasers, released weekly. The next spot, set to premiere this week with "Avatar: Fire and Ash," will feature the cast from 20th Century Fox's "X-Men" film series.
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The film's massive MCU cast includes Simu Liu as Shang-Chi, Paul Rudd as Ant-Man, Wyatt Russell as U.S. Agent, Anthony Mackie as the current Captain America, Pedro Pascal as Mister Fantastic, Letitia Wright as the current Black Panther, Tenoch Huerta Mejía as Namor, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as The Thing, Florence Pugh as the second Black Widow, Lewis Pullman as Sentry, Joseph Quinn as Human Torch, David Harbour as Red Guardian, Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost, Vanessa Kirby as Invisible Woman, Winston Duke as M'Baku, Tom Hiddleston as Loki, Danny Ramirez as the second Falcon, Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange, and Sebastian Stan as the Winter Soldier, among many other heroes.
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Joining from the Fox "X-Men" universe are Kelsey Grammer as Beast, who previously cameoed in "The Marvels"; Patrick Stewart as Professor X, who appeared in "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness"; and Channing Tatum as Gambit from "Deadpool & Wolverine." The roster also includes Alan Cumming as Nightcrawler, Ian McKellen as Magneto, Rebecca Romijn as the original Mystique, and James Marsden as Cyclops. They will team up with the MCU heroes to face a new villain played by the returning Robert Downey Jr. — Doctor Doom.
The screenplay is penned by Stephen McFeely, known for his work on the second and third "Captain America" films and the third and fourth "Avengers" films. Michael Waldron, writer for "Loki" Season 1 and "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness," also contributed to the script. The film is scheduled for release on December 18 of next year.