{
  "id": 18139785,
  "title": "New Avengers: Doomsday Promo Shows Off Unexpected Team-up",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/new-avengers-doomsday-promo-shows-off-unexpected-team-up",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-04T15:35:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Polygon",
    "slug": "polygon",
    "url": "https://www.polygon.com/avengers-doomsday-gambit-herbie-dunkin-donuts/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Avengers: Doomsday is set for release on December 18, and anticipation is growing as new promotional material surfaces. A recent clip showcases Steve Rogers wielding Mjolnir, hinting at the epic battle to come. However, the latest teaser doesn't focus on the trailer itself; instead, it teases a unique collaboration between Marvel and Dunkin'.\n\nIn this teaser, Channing Tatum's portrayal of Gambit from Deadpool & Wolverine is featured. Gambit, known for his love of Munchkin donuts, is seen savoring some donut holes as HERBIE, the Fantastic Four's robot helper, explains the film's plot. The use of two Munchkin donuts symbolizes the merging of realities, a concept known as an Incursion, which occurs when two realities collide, often resulting in the destruction of one or both worlds.\n\nIncursions are a recurring theme in the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe saga, evident in films like Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and Spider-Man: No Way Home. The teaser, while intriguing, might be an intentional misdirection from Marvel, a company known for its trailer tactics. It's been speculated that the Doomsday film will begin with the complete destruction of the Fox X-Men universe. However, with Gambit enjoying coffee and donuts in the Avengers tower, the writers may be playfully subverting expectations.\n\nThe film will bring together beloved MCU characters such as Chris Evans' Steve Rogers, fresh faces like the Fantastic Four, and returning characters from the Fox movies, including Patrick Stewart's Charles Xavier. Avengers: Doomsday promises an explosive cinematic experience, set to hit theaters on December 18.",
  "summary": "Avengers: Doomsday is almost here. A new clip shows off Channing Tatum's Gambit teaming up with an unexpected ally.",
  "key_points": [
    "Steve Rogers wields Mjolnir in Avengers: Doomsday promo",
    "Gambit from Deadpool & Wolverine featured with donuts",
    "Incursions theme hinted, possibly misdirection from Marvel"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}