Avengers: Doomsday, the highly anticipated Marvel Studios film, has been making waves with its latest trailer, and fans are abuzz with excitement. The movie promises to bring together beloved heroes from three distinct universes, including the Avengers, New Avengers, and X-Men, in a battle against the seemingly unstoppable Doctor Doom. However, the return of Steve Rogers, aka Captain America, has left some fans scratching their heads and sparking conspiracy theories.

As seen in the trailer, a fully-powered Thor is unable to make a dent in Doctor Doom, prompting him to declare that a miracle is needed. Enter Steve Rogers, who arrives on the scene with a baby in tow. While audiences have known for months that Chris Evans returns in Doomsday, and a previous teaser showed Cap in his house from the finale of Endgame, the new trailer has raised questions about the identity of this new Steve Rogers.

Some fans believe that this bearded Steve Rogers is not the same incarnation as the one we know and love, but rather an alternate universe Hydra Cap. The theory suggests that Evans is flexing his muscles as a character working undercover for Doom, and that his return is a clever plot twist. In the comics, Hydra Cap did wield a modified version of Mjolnir, and it’s believable that Doom could have manipulated the spell to allow Hydra Cap to fool the others.

Others have pointed out that the scene with Steve Rogers holding his baby at the start of the film could be a clever misdirection, with his next appearance later on being a different incarnation working undercover for Doom. This would be a shocking surprise for audiences, who will not share the Avengers’ surprise by Evans’ return, nor the shock at the reveal of Doom being Downey Jr.

The debate is ongoing, with some fans convinced that the long-haired Steve Rogers is the real deal, while others believe it’s a clever ruse. One thing is certain, however – the return of Steve Rogers is a game-changer for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and fans are eagerly anticipating the release of Avengers: Doomsday on December 18, 2026.

In the comics, the Red Skull rewrote Rogers’ history to make him a follower of Hydra’s ideology, leading to an epic showdown between good and bad versions of the character. This storyline would be a great addition to the movie, and fans are hoping to see it play out on screen. With the release of the new Avengers: Doomsday poster, which teases Doctor Doom’s motivation in the story, fans are getting more and more excited for the movie.

But what about the other characters? Who else is not announced for Doomsday? Fans are eagerly waiting for the official trailer to be released and are speculating about the possible characters that could make an appearance. One thing is certain – the Multiverse Saga is about to get a lot more interesting, and fans are ready for the ride.