Hold onto your seats, Marvel fans, because we’ve just uncovered a bombshell about The Fantastic Four: First Steps—and it involves none other than Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers! But here’s where it gets controversial: a scrapped post-credits scene reportedly featured Steve Rogers teaming up with Marvel’s First Family, and it’s sparking wild theories about the future of the MCU. Could this have been a game-changer for Avengers: Doomsday? Let’s dive in.
As the hype for Avengers: Doomsday reaches a fever pitch, the rumor mill is spinning faster than ever, churning out tantalizing tidbits about Marvel Studios’ most ambitious project yet (at least until Secret Wars drops next year). Just before The Fantastic Four: First Steps hit theaters, whispers of a Chris Evans cameo surfaced, leaving fans guessing whether it would feature an Earth-828 variant of Steve Rogers or tie into Doomsday. Now, thanks to The Hot Mic’s John Rocha—the same insider who spilled the beans on The Punisher and Hulk appearing in Spider-Man: Brand New Day months ahead of its official announcement—we finally have some answers.
According to Rocha, Evans was slated to appear in a post-credits scene as the Steve Rogers we last saw in Avengers: Endgame (2019). And this is the part most people miss: the scene allegedly involved the Fantastic Four and Doctor Doom recruiting Steve to join them in the MCU’s Earth-616, aiming to earn the heroes’ trust. While the scene was ultimately cut, Rocha speculates it could still appear elsewhere in the film. But here’s the twist: Rocha theorizes that Doom might not have been the villain from the start. Instead, he suggests Steve’s actions could have caused a problem in their world, leading to a temporary alliance—until Doom inevitably betrays everyone. Bold claim? Absolutely. But is it too far-fetched?
Rocha didn’t stop there. He also dropped another Doomsday bombshell: Doom reportedly has his own ‘Black Order,’ a group of witches and wizards working for him. While it’s unclear how faithful this is to the comics, it hints at a magical element that could involve Scarlet Witch, Doctor Strange, or even others. Speaking of magic, Jeff Sneider later confirmed that Captain America and Peggy Carter are on Earth-828, possibly due to Loki’s timeline meddling in Endgame. But here’s the question: Could this be setting up a multiverse showdown that rivals Endgame itself?
With so many pieces of the puzzle floating around, it’s tough to see the full picture of Avengers: Doomsday. And let’s not forget the elephant in the room: Why was the Steve Rogers scene replaced? One theory is that the Doctor Doom tease was deemed essential to introduce the villain before his grand debut—unlike Thanos, who had cameos across multiple films. But does this mean Marvel is playing it safe, or are they setting up something even bigger?
Avengers: Doomsday boasts an all-star cast, including Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Mackie, Winston Duke, Tom Hiddleston, Sebastian Stan, Letitia Wright, Paul Rudd, and Robert Downey Jr. Newcomers like Wyatt Russell, Simu Liu, Tenoch Huerta Mejia, and Florence Pugh are also joining the fray. Meanwhile, The Fantastic Four: First Steps features Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn, alongside X-Men franchise stars like Kelsey Grammer and Patrick Stewart. And let’s not forget Channing Tatum from Deadpool & Wolverine, with Ryan Reynolds and Hayley Atwell rumored to appear in Doomsday. But with so many characters, will the story feel overcrowded, or will it be a harmonious ensemble?
Directed by the Russo Brothers, with a screenplay by Stephen McFeely and Loki’s Michael Waldron, Avengers: Doomsday is set to hit theaters on December 18, followed by Avengers: Secret Wars on December 17, 2027. But here’s the real question: Will these films live up to the hype, or are we setting ourselves up for disappointment?
What do you think? Is the scrapped Steve Rogers scene a missed opportunity, or was it the right call? And how do you feel about Doom’s ‘Black Order’? Let us know in the comments—we’re eager to hear your take!
