Avengers: Doomsday Promoted With Baseball-Themed Crossover Featuring MLB Players During World Series
Marvel Studios promoted its upcoming film Avengers: Doomsday with a creative crossover advertisement during Game 1 of the 2026 World Series on Fox, featuring the Milwaukee Brewers versus Tampa Bay Rays. The promotional spot is set on Earth-828 at the historic Ebbets Field, the former home of the Brooklyn Dodgers before its demolition in 1960, placing it within the same time period as The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
In the spot, Mr. Fantastic dons a Brooklyn Dodgers cap to throw the ceremonial first pitch, using his signature elastic powers to stretch his arm across the field. The Thing hypes up the moment as current MLB stars including Freddie Freeman, Jacob Misiorowski, Bryce Harper, Randy Arozarena, and Junior Caminero look on from the sidelines. The nostalgic baseball setting, complete with New York Giants imagery in the background, blends Marvel superhero action with authentic vintage baseball atmosphere.
The crossover represents an innovative marketing strategy, leveraging the World Series’ substantial television audience to promote the Marvel film to mainstream viewers. By integrating recognizable MLB players and iconic baseball iconography with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the advertisement bridges sports and superhero entertainment, appealing to both fan bases.