Avengers: Doomsday trailer reaches 503M views in 24h

The first trailer for Marvel Studios' "Avengers: Doomsday" has shattered records, amassing 503 million views globally within 24 hours of its release on July 21, 2026. The debut makes it the second-most-viewed movie trailer launch in history, behind only "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" at 719 million views, and sets a new benchmark for Disney, surpassing the previous record held by the "Deadpool & Wolverine" Super Bowl teaser.

The massive online response coincided with the launch of advance ticket sales for the film, which is scheduled for release on December 18, 2026. Despite initial sales being limited to premium large-format auditoriums, the film generated $16.5 million in first-day advance ticket sales. Many premium screenings for the film's opening day and for previews on December 17 have already sold out, according to industry sources.

Directors Joe and Anthony Russo, who are returning to helm a Marvel Cinematic Universe film for the first time since "Avengers: Endgame," celebrated the achievement on social media, thanking fans. The trailer offers an extended look at the film, which is described as the MCU's biggest ensemble since 2019 and the first part leading into "Avengers:...