# ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ preview announced for World Series Game 1

MLB says an exclusive preview will air during Friday’s FOX broadcast, but Marvel has not said when in the game it will appear or what footage it contains.

By The Signal Edition | Entertainment / Movies
Published: 2026-10-23T16:24:06Z
Updated: 2026-10-23T16:24:06Z
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## Summary
- MLB announced October 22 that an exclusive preview of Avengers: Doomsday will run during World Series Game 1.
- The Rays-Brewers game is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET Friday on FOX; no precise time within the broadcast has been announced.
- The preview has been announced but should not be described as aired until it is confirmed to have appeared.
- Disney lists the film’s theatrical release as December 18, 2026.

## A World Series broadcast preview is on the schedule

Marvel’s next Avengers movie is headed for one of television’s biggest live audiences: Major League Baseball says an exclusive preview of Avengers: Doomsday will be shown during Game 1 of the World Series. MLB made the announcement Thursday, October 22, with a short social post inviting viewers to tune in and noting the film’s December 18 theatrical date. The preview is scheduled for Friday’s broadcast; as of Friday afternoon, there was no confirmation in the cited announcements that it had aired. [1](https://x.com/MLB/status/2113299412558778592) [2](https://movies.disney.com/avengers-doomsday)

Game 1 between the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers is scheduled for 8 p.m. Eastern on FOX. That is the game’s listed start time, not a promised time for the movie segment. MLB’s wording places the preview somewhere during the broadcast, and neither MLB nor Marvel has specified an inning, commercial break or clock time. Viewers tuning in specifically for the footage may need to watch beyond first pitch. [1](https://x.com/MLB/status/2113299412558778592) [3](https://comicbook.com/movies/news/new-avengers-doomsday-preview-officially-confirmed-for-this-week-by-marvel-heres-where-to-watch/)

## ‘Preview’ doesn’t necessarily mean a full trailer

The announcement calls the material an “exclusive preview,” not a new full-length trailer. That leaves its format and content open: it could be a brief promotional spot, a scene or a longer look at the film. MLB’s teaser does not reveal what will be shown, and speculation about particular characters or plot moments remains unconfirmed. Until Marvel releases the footage or provides more detail, fans should treat predictions about the clip as guesses rather than news. [1](https://x.com/MLB/status/2113299412558778592) [3](https://comicbook.com/movies/news/new-avengers-doomsday-preview-officially-confirmed-for-this-week-by-marvel-heres-where-to-watch/)

The placement is a cross-promotion that puts a major studio release in front of sports viewers as well as Marvel followers. Independent coverage of MLB’s announcement likewise notes that the preview is expected during Game 1 and that its exact point in the broadcast has not been set publicly. The game is on FOX, but an eventual online release of the clip has not been specified in the announcement. [3](https://comicbook.com/movies/news/new-avengers-doomsday-preview-officially-confirmed-for-this-week-by-marvel-heres-where-to-watch/)

## The film is set for December

Disney’s official movie page lists Avengers: Doomsday for December 18, 2026. The ensemble film is directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, who return to the franchise after Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. Marvel has been building interest with official trailers and special-look material, but this World Series slot is a distinct announced preview—not evidence that the movie’s full story or the preview’s contents have been disclosed. [2](https://movies.disney.com/avengers-doomsday) [4](https://www.marvel.com/articles/movies/avengers-doomsday-cast)

The useful confirmed details are modest: an exclusive preview is planned for the Game 1 broadcast, first pitch is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET, and Doomsday is due in theaters December 18. The actual segment may arrive later in the game, and its length, content and standalone online availability remain unconfirmed. Those details may become clear once the broadcast takes place. [1](https://x.com/MLB/status/2113299412558778592) [2](https://movies.disney.com/avengers-doomsday) [3](https://comicbook.com/movies/news/new-avengers-doomsday-preview-officially-confirmed-for-this-week-by-marvel-heres-where-to-watch/)

## Reporting sources
1. [MLB: MLB announces an exclusive Avengers: Doomsday preview during World Series Game 1](https://x.com/MLB/status/2113299412558778592) (2026-10-22T20:00:00Z)
2. [Disney Movies: Avengers: Doomsday](https://movies.disney.com/avengers-doomsday)
3. [ComicBook.com: New Avengers: Doomsday Preview Officially Confirmed for This Week by Marvel; Here’s Where to Watch](https://comicbook.com/movies/news/new-avengers-doomsday-preview-officially-confirmed-for-this-week-by-marvel-heres-where-to-watch/) (2026-10-22T16:39:00Z)
4. [Marvel: Marvel Studios Announces Avengers: Doomsday Cast](https://www.marvel.com/articles/movies/avengers-doomsday-cast)