The Next Avengers: Doomsday Teaser Is Longer, and a “Scary” Doctor Doom Trailer Could Be Coming

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Marvel fans might not have to wait long for more footage from Avengers: Doomsday. A new report suggests the next teaser will be longer than the one that recently hit cinemas, and that a later trailer featuring Doctor Doom could include “scary moments.”

While Marvel has not confirmed a full trailer release plan publicly, even small details like teaser runtimes can spark a wave of speculation. For a film as high-profile as an Avengers event movie, every extra second matters. It can mean more story clues, a stronger reveal, or simply a better sense of tone.

A longer teaser is reportedly on the way

According to GamesRadar+, the next Avengers: Doomsday teaser is reportedly set to run 99 seconds. That is a small but notable increase from the previous teaser, which the outlet notes ran 82 seconds.

In trailer terms, 17 seconds is not nothing. It can be the difference between:

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  • One extra scene that hints at the main conflict
  • A clearer look at the villain’s presence
  • More cast teases (even if faces are hidden)
  • A stronger button at the end (a line, a scare, or a quick reveal)

The reported runtime detail was attributed to an unexpected source: the Finnish National Audiovisual Institute (KAVI), as cited by GamesRadar+. When ratings boards and classification databases list runtimes, fans often treat it as an early breadcrumb trail, even before studios make announcements.

Film editing room with a monitor showing a timeline, hinting at trailer assembly and runtimes
Trailer runtimes can hint at what Marvel is ready to show, and what it still wants to hold back.

What a “longer teaser” usually means for Marvel marketing

Marvel teaser strategy tends to follow a pattern, even if every film is different. The first look is often built around mood. It sets stakes, shows a few quick images, and ends before it answers anything.

A second teaser, especially one that is longer, often does at least one of these jobs:

  1. Clarifies the hook (what the movie is about in one sentence)
  2. Raises the stakes (what is at risk if the heroes fail)
  3. Shows a new “gear” (bigger action, stranger visuals, darker tone)
  4. Teases the villain more directly (voice, silhouette, mask, or impact)

So if the 99-second teaser report is accurate, it could be Marvel’s way of inching closer to the real pitch for Doomsday, while still protecting the biggest surprises.

A Doctor Doom trailer with “scary moments” is also rumored

The other piece of the report that will grab attention is the claim that a future trailer could contain “scary moments” tied to Doctor Doom. Even without confirming details, that phrase suggests Marvel may be aiming for a stronger horror-leaning edge, at least in select scenes.

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That does not necessarily mean the movie becomes horror. It can mean Marvel wants Doom to feel unsettling, intimidating, and unpredictable. For years, one criticism of superhero villains has been that they can feel too jokey, too familiar, or too easy to read. A “scary” trailer moment is a direct counter to that.

If Marvel wants Doom to land as a true event villain, the marketing needs to do one thing very well: make him feel like a problem the Avengers cannot solve quickly.

Shadowy masked villain close-up with green backlight, suggesting a darker tone
A darker tone and stronger villain presence could help Doomsday feel like a true event film.

Why fans care about teaser length so much

Teaser length sounds like a minor detail, but in big fandoms it becomes a useful data point. It helps fans guess where Marvel is in the marketing cycle and how confident the studio feels about what it is showing.

A longer teaser can also signal that:

  • Key scenes are ready to show (visual effects are far enough along)
  • The story is locked enough to tease clearly
  • Marvel is ready to shift from “mystery” to “momentum”

It can also be a response to audience feedback. If the first teaser was heavy on mood and light on substance, the next one may add just enough concrete footage to keep casual viewers interested, not only the core fans.

How a “scare moment” trailer can work without spoiling the plot

The best trailers do not summarize the story. They deliver feeling. If Marvel is truly planning “scary moments” in a Doom-focused trailer, the cleanest approach is to communicate threat without explanation.

That usually means:

  • A quick visual that feels wrong or unnatural
  • A line of dialogue that hints at power or control
  • A reaction shot from a hero who looks genuinely shaken
  • Sound design that does more work than the images

Marvel has done this before in smaller ways. But doing it for Doctor Doom could be a smart choice because it positions him as more than a standard “boss fight.” It frames him as a presence.

Movie theater audience silhouettes reacting to a bright screen with green light burst
Marvel trailers are built for big-screen reactions, especially for event movies like the next Avengers chapter.

What to expect next (and what to avoid overreading)

It is worth keeping expectations measured. A runtime listing does not guarantee the teaser drops immediately, and “reported” trailer details can change fast as studios adjust their plans.

Still, if Marvel rolls out a 99-second teaser soon, here is what is most likely to be meaningful:

  • Tone: Is it darker, tenser, or more playful than expected?
  • Scope: Does it feel like a global crisis, a multiverse threat, or something more personal?
  • Villain framing: Is Doom teased as a strategist, a force of nature, or both?
  • Stakes: Is the threat explained clearly enough for casual viewers?

What is less useful is trying to build the full plot from a handful of shots. Marvel trailers are designed to misdirect, hide key reveals, and sometimes use lines that do not even appear in the final movie.

If these reports hold up, Avengers: Doomsday marketing is stepping up in a way that suggests Marvel wants the next chapter to feel bigger and darker. A longer teaser can give fans more to chew on, while a Doom trailer with “scary moments” could help establish the villain as a true event-level threat.

Source: GamesRadar+ report, “Avengers: Doomsday’s next teaser will be even longer, and a ‘scary’ Doctor Doom trailer is also reportedly on the way.”

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