Thor vs. Doctor Doom showdown wasn’t what fans expected to see in the Avengers: Doomsday trailer. Fans spotted one major issue with the highly anticipated showdown between two Marvel heavyweights.
Avengers: Doomsday trailer has fans calling out its unfinished CGI
Marvel Studios dropped the first full-length trailer for Avengers: Doomsday on July 20, sparking immediate conversation on X. The trailer offers the first real look at Robert Downey Jr. as Victor Von Doom. Fans quickly zeroed in on several scenes where the visual effects appear unfinished.
One user pointed to Thor’s jump as a specific moment that looked off in the trailer. Another compared the CGI quality to Black Widow, calling it surprising for a film with a budget comparable to Avatar. A third user noted, “Something about this feels off but I can’t put my fingers on what.”
However, many fans remain optimistic that the studio will polish the effects before the December 18 release date. One user wrote, “I’m guessing the CGI is just unfinished, they have time.” Another echoed that sentiment and added excitement for Shang-Chi’s appearance alongside the new Avengers lineup.
Some fans pushed back against the criticism more directly and urged patience with the early footage. One user stated, “They could have footage farther along so don’t listen to anyone saying the CGI or VFX will turn out bad.” That same user added, “This is an Avengers movie, not Quantumania,” distinguishing the franchise’s flagship titles and smaller entries.
The trailer marks a significant milestone for the MCU’s Multiverse Saga as it builds toward its conclusion. Joe Russo and Anthony Russo return to direct after previously helming Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. Downey Jr.’s shift from Iron Man to Doctor Doom remains one of the most talked-about casting decisions in recent superhero movie history.
Avengers: Doomsday arrives in theaters on December 18, 2026.
Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on SuperHeroHype.com.
