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Avengers: Doomsday Teaser Unveils Shuri, Fantastic Four Threat

1/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The fourth teaser for Avengers: Doomsday shows Shuri, King M'Baku, and Ben Grimm (The Thing).
It marks the first official MCU interaction with the Fantastic Four after The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
The teaser highlights Shuri's grief and hints at a looming multiversal threat with Namor.
The film releases December 18, 2026, and is positioned as a pivotal moment in the MCU.

History

Historical Context

The 2005 film "Fantastic Four" marked Marvel's resurgence in cinema, grossing $333.5 million worldwide. Following Disney's acquisition of 21st Century Fox in 2019, Marvel regained the film rights, leading to the development of "The Fantastic Four: First Steps," set for release on July 25, 2025. This film aims to integrate the Fantastic Four into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, expanding its multiverse narrative.

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Story summary

The fourth teaser for Avengers: Doomsday shows Shuri, King M'Baku, and Ben Grimm (The Thing).
It marks the first official MCU interaction with the Fantastic Four after The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
The teaser highlights Shuri's grief and hints at a looming multiversal threat with Namor.
The film releases December 18, 2026, and is positioned as a pivotal moment in the MCU.

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