Sam Wilson Leads Avengers: Doomsday Roster
Empire's report names Sam Wilson as the new Captain America and Joaquin Torres as the new Falcon ahead of the film's December 18, 2026 release.
Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Action/Adventure
Empire has reported the Avengers lineup for Avengers: Doomsday, with Sam Wilson serving as Captain America and Joaquin Torres taking on the Falcon mantle. The roster includes Ant-Man, Thor, and Shang-Chi, while Scarlet Witch and Hulk are not part of the team.
Why it matters
The lineup signals how the Avengers franchise is reshaping its core characters as the team prepares to confront Doctor Doom. Reported X-Men appearances and joined superhero factions suggest the film is built around a large, multi-team confrontation.
The film is scheduled for theatrical release on December 18, 2026, the only hard date reported in the extraction. Commercial performance figures such as box office projections or production budget were not reported, and the X-Men appearances remain unconfirmed projections.
The players
Sam Wilson
Sam Wilson is the new Captain America in the Avengers: Doomsday lineup, a character who previously served as the Falcon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Doctor Doom
Doctor Doom is the central villain of the Avengers: Doomsday storyline, a Marvel supervillain known for his advanced intellect and ambitions of global domination.
Chris Evans
Chris Evans is the actor who played Steve Rogers in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and will reprise the role in Avengers: Doomsday.
The details
Sam Wilson is the new Captain America, and Joaquin Torres takes on the Falcon mantle. Chris Evans will reprise his role as Steve Rogers, who will assume the Nomad mantle, while the New Avengers team is branded by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine. The X-Men are reportedly teaming up to stand against Doctor Doom.
Timeline
December 18, 2026: Avengers: Doomsday scheduled theatrical release.
Post-credits of Avengers: Endgame Encore showed Dr. Bruce Banner kidnapped by Doctor Doom.
Industry Dynamics
The Avengers: Doomsday lineup extends the Marvel Cinematic Universe's pattern of passing iconic roles to new characters, as seen with Sam Wilson taking up Captain America. Its reported cross-franchise team-up with the X-Men and Fantastic Four reflects the studio's broader strategy of consolidating its superhero properties into large ensemble events.
Audiences can plan to see Avengers: Doomsday in theaters beginning December 18, 2026, according to the scheduled release date. The film's reported X-Men and Fantastic Four appearances may draw viewers who follow those franchises, though the final lineup has not been fully confirmed.
The takeaway
The Avengers: Doomsday roster shows the franchise handing down its marquee identities to a new generation of heroes. Readers tracking the film should watch for official cast confirmations ahead of its December 18, 2026 release.
What happens next
Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled for theatrical release on December 18, 2026.
Further reading
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