Rabbids: Takeover Codes will help you whether you're playing as the supportive Chef, or in the attacking Pirate or Ninja roll. When you redeem codes for Rabbids: Takeover, you'll be able to use them in the shop to purchase items including weapon packs, stickers, and cosmetic items. So if you ever wanted to slap a Rabbid or use Hot Sauce to take them down while dressed as Edward Kenway, this is your opportunity.
Use these currently active codes:
There are currently no expired codes for Rabbids: Takeover, so use the above one before its too late.
Ready to redeem the codes above? Here's what you need to do:
When a code doesn't work for Rabbids: Takeover, it's usually because of two reasons:
Codes for Roblox experiences are typically case-sensitive, so the best way to ensure you've got a working code is to directly copy it from this article. We check all codes before we upload them, so you can guarantee they're working. Just double-check that you haven't copied over an extra space!
We regularly check and test new codes for popular Roblox experiences, so the best way to get more codes for Rabbids Takeover is to visit this article. But if you want to search for codes yourself, you can visit the Rabbits Takeover community on Roblox.
Rabbids Takeover was last updated on December 18, 2025. There are no new updates or events currently announced, but if that changes, we'll update this article. Addiitonal collaborations beteween Ubisoft and Roblox have been teased, however, with Assassin's Creed and Splinter Cell announced as future collaborations to look out for.
Lauren Harper is an Associate Guides Editor. She loves a variety of games but is especially fond of puzzles, horrors, and point-and-click adventures.
Best Buy is offering a great deal on a powerful gaming laptop for the holidays. From now until Sunday, you can pick up the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16s GeForce RTX 5070 Ti gaming laptop for just $1,449.99 with free delivery. This is $50 less than the deal I saw during Black Friday. The Helios Neo is a well-equipped laptop, boasting a gorgeous 16" 240Hz OLED display, the latest, Intel Core Ultra 9 HX series processor, and powerful RTX 5070 Ti mobile graphics.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo is a mid to high-end laptop featuring powerful components at a no-nonsense price. Build quality and materials are good with an aluminum top lid and a plastic composite bottom chassis. This particular configuration is equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU, 32GB of DDR5-6400MHz RAM, and a 1TB SSD. Both the RAM and SSD are user-upgradeable. The gorgeous 16" OLED display features a 2.5K 189ppi resolution, 0.2ms response time, 240Hz refresh rate, HDR 500 True Black certification, and 100% DCI-P3 color space. Connectivity options include both Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI 2.1 ports and an ethernet port.
The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor has 24 cores and a max turbo frequency of 5.4GHz. This is the second most powerful Intel mobile CPU currently available (the Ultra 9 285HX has a slightly higher clock speed) and goes toe to toe with AMD's flagship Ryzen 9 9955HX processor. This is an excellent CPU to pair with a powerful GPU like the 5070 Ti.
The RTX 5070 Ti mobile GPU is comparable in performance to the previous generation's RTX 4080 and pulls ahead of it in games that support DLSS 4. It should be able to handle even the newest and most demanding games like Ghost of Yotei, Battlefield 6, and Borderlands 4 on the native 2560x1600 resolution.
Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.
Amazon’s Prime Video Tomb Raider show has reportedly added The White Lotus alum Jason Isaacs to its cast.
News of the latest addition to the latest live-action video game series adaptation’s growing roster comes from Deadline, which reports that Isaacs has boarded in a mystery role. It’s another major addition for the Tomb Raider series, which already includes Sophie Turner (Game of Thrones) as Lara Croft, with Sigourney Weaver (Avatar: Fire and Ash) said to still be in talks to join, too.
Though details on both Isaacs and Weaver’s roles remain under wraps, it’s clear the team behind the Prime Video project is picking up steam as they plan to begin production January 19. We first learned about Amazon’s plans to develop a show based on the iconic video game adventurer when Fleabag mastermind Phoebe Waller-Bridge was announced as creator, writer, and executive producer. It didn’t get an official greenlight until May 2024, with Turner finally locked in as Lara Croft in September of this year.
Tomb Raider developer Crystal Dynamics, Amazon MGM, and Story Kitchen are working on the show, with Chad Hodge attached as co-showrunner and executive producer. Jonathan van Tulleken (Shogun) is also in the mix as an executive producer and director.
We’ll need to wait a while longer to learn more about Isaacs’ part in the new Tomb Raider show, with its release date, plot details, and additional casting information still yet to be announced. Story Kitchen recently told fans to expect a project that will “reinvent the franchise on a massive scale,” teasing that it will be interconnected with the video game universe it spawned from.
Just because Lara Croft is taking another stab in the world of live-action doesn’t mean her time in video game has come to an end. Last week, Crystal Dynamics revealed two new projects for the series: Tomb Raider: Catalyst and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis. The latter is a remake of the franchise’s first entry, and the former is a brand-new installment, with both announced for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X | S at The Game Awards 2025 last week.
Photo by John Shearer/WireImage.
Michael Cripe is a freelance writer with IGN. He's best known for his work at sites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. Be sure to give him a follow on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe).
Naughty Dog is allegedly requiring most of its developers working on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet to work a minimum of eight extra hours per week, in an effort to meet a deadline for an internal demo that will be reviewed by Sony.
This is according to a Bloomberg report, which claims that beginning in late October, Intergalatic developers have been required to work at least eight hours a week, though not more than 60 hours total per week, and to log their time in an internal spreadsheet.
Those developers have also been asked to work from the office five days per week, where previously the requirement had only been three days per week, with up to two days work-from-home. This has caused some to have to scramble to find childcare and pet care arrangements that were previously not needed.
The mandatory overtime is in service of finishing an internal demo in time for a review by Sony, after said demo missed multiple deadlines. Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet does not currently have a public release date or window set, but Bloomberg's report suggests internally it is targeting mid-2027.
The report concludes that the mandated overtime ended this week, and Naughty Dog will return to just three days a week mandated in-office ithrough the end of January, with a more detailed schedule to come.
Naughty Dog has been notorious for crunch over the years on series such as Uncharted and The Last of Us, with the studio even openly hiring for individuals who would be willing to crunch. In 2021, studio co-presidents Evan Wells and Neil Druckmann addressed the issue in an interview with Game Informer, saying that while they wanted to prevent burnout, they didn't want to impose a one-size-fits-all restriction on employee passion and creativity. That same year, the studio hired a number of producers specifically tasked with alleviating workload. However, many of those producers have reportedly since left the company, and some employees have apparently already worked long hours to finish Intergalactic's first trailer, which debuted at The Game Awards last year.
Druckmann has referred to Intergalactic as the most "ambitious" "expansive" and "expensive" game Naughty Dog has ever made. "What can I say and not say? I can tell you we’re in the thick of it. We’re making it, we’re playing it. We’re firing on all cylinders."
Rebekah Valentine is a senior reporter for IGN. Got a story tip? Send it to rvalentine@ign.com.
Sonos is hosting a last-minute Christmas sale across its entire site, but one of its best deals can be found in its certified refurbished section. For a limited time, the certified refurbished Sonos Era 100 smart speaker drops to just $134. Shipping is free, but there's also a Best Buy in-store pickup option for even faster retrieval.
A brand new Sonos Era 100 is also on sale right now for $169, but in my opinion there's no reason to spend the extra $35, especially since the warranty is exactly the same. Sonos refurbished products come like new, in pristine packaging with all the original accessories and a one year Sonos warranty.
Certified refurbished with 1 year Sonos warranty
The Sonos Era 100 retails for $219 new, but you can pick up a certified refurbished model for just $134. This is Sonos' most popular and most versatile speaker. Despite its compact size, the Era 100 houses two tweeters, a mid-woofer, and three class-D digital amplifiers to produce precise, distortion-free audio even at high volumes. It has a built-in microphone for smart functionality. Because of its flexibility, it's often paired with a sound bar or a second Era speaker.
Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.
With so many different streaming services available, there are a lot of different places to watch movies and TV shows online. The sheer amount of options can make it difficult to find exactly what you're looking for, especially for anime with some major titles split up between multiple services.
If you're wondering where you can watch anime online in 2025, we've gathered some of the best sites and apps below. While some streaming services offer a full suite of options, others have only a smaller selection. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to watch the best anime online across various subscriptions, and some are super cheap or even free.
If you're looking for the absolute best overall anime streaming service, Crunchyroll is the way to go. With an enormous catalog of anime movies and series, the anime-focused streaming service is your best bet if you're looking for a lot of options. They also offer new episodes of many popular anime series shortly after they air in Japan. Whether you're looking to watch the classics or watch new episodes of anime like the upcoming final season of My Hero Academia, Crunchyroll can provide that with a subscription.
Crunchyroll has three different tiers of their service that all offer streaming their full anime library without ads. They also offer a seven-day free trial for newcomers to test out the service, but the cheapest plan starts out at $7.99 a month after that. Crunchyroll has also brought back their Black Friday streaming deal for the holiday season, knocking $20 off annual Mega Fan plans.
Crunchyroll does offer some anime for free with ads, regardless of your subscription tier, including Chainsaw Man and My Hero Academia. The most expensive tier of the service will get you additional perks like discounts at the Crunchyroll Store and access to their game vault.
If you're looking for the best place to watch anime for free, Tubi is a surprisingly great option. Supported by ads, Tubi offers a selection of anime that includes Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, Naruto, and various other popular franchises. They also have an enormous selection of classics and new anime to choose from in their catalog, all of which does not cost a dime. You can check out the full list of anime on Tubi to see what they have available.
Tubi doesn't require a monthly subscription to start streaming content, but you do need to register. You can create an account using your email or simply use your Google account to sign in. Tubi also offers free films and TV shows from a variety of other genres, making it one of the best free movie sites available.
If you're looking for something more robust than a free streaming service, but without coughing up your life savings for something Crunchyroll, you might enjoy a compromise like HIDIVE. The service has a single subscription tier that costs $6.99/month or $69.99/year, which gives you access to full series like Nana, No Game No Life, and Food Wars!. The site is also the exclusive streaming home for series like Made in Abyss, and regularly hosts simulcasts (you can check the current schedule here). In my opinion, this is also a solid place to find hidden gems you might not come across on something more mainstream.
Although Hulu isn't necessarily the best site for watching anime online, it does offer the unique advantage of being more than just for anime. A Hulu subscription can get you access to a huge variety of movies, shows, and anime all at once. While the service doesn't have quite the depth you'd get with Crunchyroll, they do offer popular anime series (both subbed and dubbed) like Dragon Ball, Attack on Titan, and Naruto. They also have the latest episodes of Spy x Family and Chainsaw Man if you're looking for something fresh. You can check out the full catalog of anime on Hulu for more details about what the service can offer.
Hulu has 2 different plans to choose from: No ads for $18.99 a month or with ads for $9.99 a month (raising to $11.99/month on October 21). Aside from standalone plans, Hulu is also available in plenty of streaming bundles, which I'd definitely recommend in light of news that Hulu will be merging into Disney+ next year.
Netflix is the biggest streaming service/app in the world, so it should be of no surprise that it has a pretty decent selection of anime. They have One Piece, Hunter x Hunter, Demon Slayer, and even a few Pokemon movies. However, the real draw of Netflix for anime fans is that they have originals that are actually pretty good. There are some great original films like Bubble as well as video game adaptations like Tekken: Bloodline. You can check out our guide to the best anime on Netflix for our top picks.
Although Netflix is currently going through some changes in it's subscription system, the ad-supported plan is currently $7.99 a month. The standard and premium subscriptions are more expensive, but add the ability to download Netflix movies for offline viewing.
Now that HBO Max is back to the original name, it's a lot harder to find what their selection of anime even is. That being said, HBO Max does have all of the Studio Ghibli movies available to stream, making them worthy of note on this list. More recently, HBO Max signed a new deal with GKIDS, giving the streaming service rights to some previously hard-to-find movies from directors like Makoto Shinkai and Hideaki Anno. HBO Max is also where you'll find anime picked up for American distribution by Adult Swim, like the new anime from the creator of Cowboy Bebop, Lazarus.
HBO Max has three different tiers of their subscription service starting at $9.99 for their ad-supported option.
Aside from Tubi and the limited selection of free anime on Crunchyroll, there's a few more sites where you can stream anime for free. RetroCrush offers a wide selection of "vintage" anime and cartoons, including the original Astro Boy, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and City Hunter series. Sling TV's FreeStream program also includes several anime channels with on demand series like Fruits Basket, Maid-Sama, and Ghost Stories.
Most anime airs live in Japan before becoming available to stream in the United States. Crunchyroll's licensing deals allow the service to stream new episodes typically within a day of their original airtime, which is part of the reason why its the best streaming service for anime overall. With a couple of exceptions for exclusives, even anime that eventually comes to Netflix or Hulu typically arrives on Crunchyroll way beforehand.
If there's a new episode or special coming up that you really want to watch live, you'll most likely have to sign up for a VPN to get access to local Japanese channels like FujiTV.
Jacob Kienlen is an SEO Specialist and Entertainment Writer at IGN.
Between redefining the mecha genre and inspiring an entire industry of model kits, I'd argue Mobile Suit Gundam is one of the most influential anime franchises of all time. Created by Yoshiyuki Tomino, the series is set in the far future, when giant robot suits are used as weapons of war in conflicts between Earth and its space colonies. As Japan's answer to Star Wars, Gundam features epic space battles, laser swords, and people with mind powers, but still feels grounded in its militaristic settings.
Whether you're a veteran completionist looking to fill gaps in your mobile suit knowledge or a total newbie who wants to see some cool robot fights (and perhaps some horrific, poignant explorations of the horrors of war), here's how to watch Mobile Suit Gundam in order.
The Gundam franchise has continuously produced anime shows and movies since its inception in 1979, but not all Gundam are the same. Though the most popular and "fleshed out" Gundam timeline is the original, known as Universal Century (or UC), there are enough alternate timelines and meta-narratives that you could spend decades trying to catch up on everything. At least in this article, we cover 14 timelines total.
Because of these different timelines, and because the franchise originated in anime rather than manga or books, every piece of media in Gundam is considered canon (to its own timeline, at least). However, we recommend starting with the Universal Century timeline before jumping into these alternatives.
The majority of the Gundam franchise, including the original series, is on Crunchyroll. Several movies and shows are also streaming on U.S. Netflix. Unfortunately, some entries are simply unavailable to stream at all — like the acclaimed, fan-favorite Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket. Your best (legal) bet is trying to track these down on DVD or Blu-ray.
The original Gundam timeline, and the largest in the franchise, starts with the One Year War between Earth and a nation of space colonies and follows the conflict's effects on the galaxy.
2015-2018
An origin story for Char Aznable in the years leading up to the formation of Zeon and the One Year War. It's a fantastic introduction to the Universal Century.
1979-1980
The show that started it all. The original Gundam introduced the mobile suit that gave the franchise its name, and tells an epic story of war and rivalry between hero Amuro Ray and the charismatic Char Aznable. The compilation movie trilogy is a great alternative if the '70s animation and pacing prove too much for newer audiences.
2004-2008
A show all about Zeon engineers trying to rush their technology, showcasing why they might have lost the war.
1996-1999
A side story in the war, focusing on a small squad, and what I consider one of the best Gundam stories. A self-contained story with great character writing and a fascinating look at the war from a more grounded perspective.
2024
Taking place in the last months of the war, the Netflix show follows a Zeon pilot tasked with defending the European front against the Federation's forces.
1989
A self-contained story all about the realities of war, shown from the perspective of a child who initially thinks soldiers are cool when the horrors of war come knocking at his door.
2015-2017
A rare glimpse at the non-Amuro or Char soldiers who risked their lives in the war. Be warned, don't get too attached to the characters.
1991-1992
What if Gundam was Top Gun? The answer is Stardust Memory, a show with great '80s power ballads, exciting combat, a crew of pilots you could easily see playing volleyball on the beach, and a great need for speed.
1985-1986
The war is over, and the victors have become the new villains. The show blurs the line between good and evil, with a more complex story, a great redemption story for Char, and even more space fights.
1986-1987
A more humorous Gundam show, a bizarre attempt to balance out the darkness of Zeta with slapstick comedy and a goofy new group of characters.
1988
The story of Char and Amuro comes to a close with an epic movie. Mostly worth it for those invested in the rivalry of the two mecha pilots.
2010-2014
In many ways, this is the conclusion to the Universal Century, a story of a normal boy who becomes a Gundam pilot on behalf of Zeon, threatening to bring down the Federation. This is a rare Gundam title that was adapted from a novel.
2017
This short film is one of the few Gundam titles to have a female protagonist. Sadly, the film's short runtime means it crunches the story into mere minutes.
2018
A year after the events of Unicorn, the discovery of a long-lost Gundam threatens the Federation. This film features some wild Gundam designs.
2021
It's been 12 years since Char's rebellion, and now a chance encounter between a Newtype, an officer, and the son of a major Federation officer from the original series results in an exciting spy thriller full of intrigue.
2004
The closest Gundam has come to actually being Star Wars, with a protagonist that's essentially Darth Vader and music that resembles the Imperial March.
1993-1994
Even Tomino jokingly rejected this entry in the franchise. That being said, the French Revolution inspiration gives this show, at the very least, a cool premise.
2000
A live-action movie about the Federation and the colonies battling over food shortages that serves as proof that Gundam works best in animation.
A timeline focused on the conflict between normal Earth-born humans known as "Naturals," and genetically altered superhumans known as "Coordinators." This is where the SEED series takes place, which is a good introduction to the Gundam franchise as an alternative to the original show.
1. Mobile Suit Gundam SEED
2. Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny
3. Mobile Suit Gundam SEED C.E. 73: STARGAZER
4. Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom
What if Gundam weren't real giant robots, but a franchise with merchandise that regular people are fans of? This is the home of the Gundam Builders franchise, which takes place in our reality, and follows fans of Gunpla — plastic Gundam models — that fans use to fight in high-tech arenas.
1. Model Suit Gunpla Builders Beginning G
2. Gundam Build Fighters
3. Gundam Build Fighters Try
4. Gundam Build Divers
5. Gundam Build Divers Re:RISE
6. Gundam Breaker Battlogue
This is an alternate timeline with a rather cool tie to the UC that is best left unspoiled. There is only one title in this timeline, which boasts mecha designs by Syd Mead, a charming protagonist, and a unique premise that kind of reminds me of a western.
1. Turn A Gundam
The first alternate timeline, Future Century skips the One Year War for a more civilized and exhilarating alternative — a giant tournament. Only one show takes place in this timeline, which is the show for people who always wondered what a Matador Gundam could look like, or a Viking Gundam, or the best-named Gundam — Tequila Gundam. It's the Gundam equivalent of the Gremlins 2 skit from Key & Peele.
1. Mobile Fighter G Gundam
The timeline that gave Gundam its big break in the U.S. — the messy, campy, iconic Gundam Wing. Five young pilots are sent to Earth independently with Mobile Suits on a mission to fight against a hostile Earth on behalf of the rebellious colonies, but the boys end up finding kinship in each other and choose their own reasons to fight.
1. Mobile Suit Gundam Wing
2. Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz
A timeline regarded by some fans as an alternate telling of the Universal Century where the One Year War ended in an even bigger tragedy — with 99% of Earth's population dying from colony drops. Only one show takes place in this timeline, featuring a young boy living on post-apocalyptic Earth decides to pilot a Gundam to save the life of a mysterious girl he has just met.
1. After War Gundam X
The only Gundam timeline to use our calendar, this is the home of the Gundam 00 show and movie. The paramilitary organization Celestial Being tries to rid the world of war by creating the most powerful weapon ever. Surprise, it's five Gundams. It has some elaborate worldbuilding and is the very first Gundam entry to feature actual aliens as antagonists.
1. Mobile Suit Gundam 00
2. Mobile Suit Gundam 00 – Awakening of the Trailblazer –
Several hundred years after humanity has colonized space and endured an era of long-lasting peace, a new enemy appears. This is the home of Gundam AGE, a series that spans several decades as the protagonists grow from children to old veterans.
1. Mobile Suit Gundam AGE
Created for the 35th anniversary of the Gundam franchise, this was the first series that Gundam's creator Yoshiyuki Tomino wrote and directed in 15 years. This timeline takes place a millennium after the Universal Century in a world that is more anti-technology.
1. Gundam Reconguista in G
A post-Iraq War Gundam timeline that focuses on more grounded subjects like slavery, colonialism, and child soldiers (in a much less subtle way than past shows). This is the home of Iron-Blooded Orphans, one of the darkest Gundam shows yet, which is saying a lot.
1. Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans
The home of The Witch From Mercury, this timeline is set in an era where space has become a corporate race, with a multitude of companies investing in different types of mobile suits. Additionally, Gundams here have a bit of a psychic connection to their pilots (think synchronization in Evangelion or Pacific Rim) which has caused many pilots to be killed and Gundams to be banned almost everywhere.
1. Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury
Another alternate version of the Universal Century. In this timeline, Char Aznable gets his hands on the White Base and the original RX-78 Gundam instead of Amuro Ray, drastically changing the outcome of the One Year War. This is the home of the most recent Gundam series, Gundam GQuuuuuuX, which IGN's review called "exactly the kind of inventive reimagining of Gundam we deserve."
1. Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX
The gears of Gundam never stop turning. Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway - The Sorcery of Nymph Circe, a sequel to the 2021 movie and part of a planned trilogy, is hitting IMAX theaters in Japan on January 30. A prequel to SEED Freedom, titled Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom Zero, is also in development.
And, of course, there is also the live-action movie we've been threatened with for a few years. Though the film has (predictably) suffered setbacks, there is a small chance it could genuinely be great. As of now, one of the only details we have is the possibility of none other than Sydney Sweeney’s involvement.
Marvel's decision to reintroduce Chris Evans' character Steve Rogers in Avengers: Doomsday has prompted backlash online, with many fans criticizing the move as a "desperate" attempt to win back audiences at the expense of newer characters, and especially Anthony Mackie's Sam Wilson.
Today's Avengers: Doomsday trailer, which is available to watch now in theaters attached to Avatar: Fire and Ash, confirms what had previously been leaked: that Marvel has more story to tell featuring Steve Rogers, following what appeared to be a final send-off to the character in Avengers: Endgame.
One of Endgame's most memorable scenes saw Steve passing his shield to Sam, physically handing over the mantle of Captain America as he bowed out of the role. Now, fans say, this moment has effectively been undone, with numerous comments calling it a snub both to Sam, and to Mackie's tenure.
"The MCU just keeps on disrespecting Sam Wilson and I am TIREDDD," wrote one fan on X. "It feels like Marvel is belittling Sam Wilson's efforts to prove himself worthy of the shield Steve passed on to him," added another, sharing a clip of Sam's training from Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
"All I have to say about Avengers: Doomsday is that I will not tolerate the Sam Wilson disrespect!" added another. "What is the point! That whole ass movie about exactly this scenario only for them to bring back Steve anyway????!"
Numerous comments have pointed to the tough journey Sam Wilson has faced since being given the shield by Steve. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier effectively negates Steve's decision by placing a question mark on Sam's claim (and personal desire) to be Cap, only for him to emerge as the hero by the series' end.
Mackie's only lead movie in the years since, Captain America: Brave New World, was then widely panned by critics and fans alike for its underwhelming and heavily-reshot story, though many still praised Mackie's performance as the actor doing the best he could with the material he was given. (In IGN's 5/10 Captain America: Brave New World review, we described the movie as "neither brave, nor all that new, falling short of strong performances from Anthony Mackie, Harrison Ford, and Carl Lumbly.")
Regardless, Marvel boss Kevin Feige subsequently raised eyebrows by subsequently pinning the film's financial failure on being "the first without Chris Evans." No plans have since been announced for a fresh Captain America sequel.
Alongside criticism specifically of Steve Rogers' former Captain America returning, more general disdain has been expressed at Marvel yet again returning to a name from the franchise's Infinity Saga, after previously casting former Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom. It's a point of discussion that IGN itself has picked up, and dubbed as a "surprisingly disappointing way of kicking off the film’s marketing." As IGN's Jesse Schedeen states, "Why is a movie that’s supposed to bring together the current generation of MCU heroes so preoccupied with the former Captain America?"
"They spent six years introducing new characters only to do this," wrote a fan with a similar view on X, labelling the decision as "pathetic and desperate."
"Y'all bashed Eternals, Marvels, Fantastic Four, Multiverse of Madness, etc," another fan countered. "Now y'all complaining about bringing back the OGs. Anything Marvel does will be considered pathetic and desperate."
While the many Marvel releases since Avengers: Endgame have been mixed in quality, and nothing has come close to rivalling that movie's enormous $2.8 billion box office haul, the MCU has still had some notable successes. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness earned $955 million, while Black Panther: Wakanda Forever drew in $859 million. Deadpool and Wolverine, meanwhile, made over $1.38 billion.
Still, it's notable that Marvel seems keen to market Avengers: Doomsday to the huge audience that turned for Endgame, rather than those who watched anything since. The movie's big market beats so far have been Downey Jr. getting announced as Doctor Doom, and now Evans getting announced as Steve Rogers (whether he ends up as Captain America again, or not).
A leaked plan for three more Avengers: Doomsday trailers has suggested that yet another OG Avengers actor, Chris Hemsworth, will be given his own trailer next, before a trailer that fully reveals Downey Jr. as Doom follows that. Only after all of those, will the movie get a more general trailer — which may be where we finally see more of Marvel's current roster.
Tom Phillips is IGN's News Editor. You can reach Tom at tom_phillips@ign.com or find him on Bluesky @tomphillipseg.bsky.social
With the theatrical release of our first look at Avengers: Doomsday, previously-leaked details surrounding three more upcoming trailers now appear to have been confirmed.
Last week, it was reported that Disney would launch four different Avengers: Doomsday trailers attached to Avatar: Fire and Ash over the course of four weeks. Subsequent claims then pointed to the first of these revealing the return of Steve Rogers — something that's now been proven accurate.
So what's next? Well, fans are expecting the remaining three trailers to feature similar, character-focused reveals for Thor and Doctor Doom, before a final trailer that's more of a general tease for the whole movie.
With Steve Rogers' turn in the spotlight now available to watch publicly by Avatar: Fire and Ash theater attendees, fans expect Thor's trailer to launch next week, right around Christmas Day. The Doctor Doom-focused trailer is then expected around New Year's Day, before the overall Doomsday trailer hits slightly later in January.
At least, that's what fans believe based on leaks that got Captain America's return right. So far, Disney has not said anything officially about its plans to promote Doomsday, or how it will release these trailers online, rather than as something designed to get people into theaters to watch the new Avatar movie.
Plans can always change, of course, but it'll be interesting to see whether Marvel hastens the arrival of its main Doomsday trailer — something that's expected to feature more of the movie's cast — following an early backlash to Chris Evans' return that some fans have labelled 'disrespectful' to current Captain America Anthony Mackie. It's a point of discussion IGN has also expanded upon, suggesting it has exposed Marvel's failure to introduce more fan-favorite characters in the years since Endgame.
Purported details of Thor's trailer are also already floating around the internet, and claim it will show a more sober take on the character than the wackier version seen in Taika Waititi's largely-panned Thor: Love and Thunder. While Chris Hemsworth was previously confirmed for the movie, re-establishing his character (and reminding audiences that another core Avengers member will be back) will likely be a draw.
As for Doctor Doom, well, audiences are yet to properly see former Iron Man legend Robert Downey Jr. in the role — save for his shock appearance in costume at Comic-Con to announce his involvement, back in July 2024.
Earlier today, Avengers: Doomsday directors Joe and Anthony Russo posted their own short teaser for their upcoming Marvel blockbuster, exactly 12 months before its theatrical release. The next month should be an interesting one for Avengers fans, as the wait for December 18, 2026 continues.
Tom Phillips is IGN's News Editor. You can reach Tom at tom_phillips@ign.com or find him on Bluesky @tomphillipseg.bsky.social
Heads up: AirPods Pro 3 earbuds just got a new price cut that beats all previous deals, including Black Friday. Several retailers have once again lowered the price of the Apple AirPods Pro 3 earbuds to $199. That's $20 lower than the Black Friday sale price, and a big drop compared to the retail price of $249. This would make a fantastic (albeit extremely generous) gift for any iOS user, even if that person already has an older generation AirPods Pro. Some of the retailers can still have it delivered by Christmas, although at this point you certainly don't want to dawdle.
Update: If you want to get it by Christmas, get it from Target.
The AirPods Pro 3 launched on September 19, so it's just over 2 months old and you can already get it for over 30% off. Like its predecessor, this is easily the best earbuds for anyone who uses an iPhone. Although it looks pretty similar to the 2nd gen AirPods, there are some pretty significant improvements under the hood. The most notable new feature is the built-in heart rate sensing, but the AirPods Pro 3 improves in other subtle ways as well, including better audio quality, better noise cancelation, long battery life, and a more weatherproof IP57 shell.
Released alongside the AirPods Pro 3 was Apple's "Live Translation", which is an Apple Intelligence feature that will translate other languages on the fly. This isn't exclusive to the AirPods Pro, however, since it can also be used with the 2nd gen AirPods Pro and the AirPods 4. Initial reports are really positive, including this take from PCMag.
Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.
It's now official: Captain America star Chris Evans will be back in Avengers: Doomsday.
Disney's first trailer for the December 2026 blockbuster — which first leaked online earlier this week — has now been officially released in theaters alongside the first showings of Avatar: Fire and Ash. And with this, Evans' return is now set in stone.
The minute-long trailer begins with a familiar figure parking a motorcycle outside a 1950s-style house. After carefully folding away his Captain America uniform, Evans is then revealed — and we see him holding a baby. The trailer then cuts to black, before on-screen text confirms: "Steve Rogers will return in Avengers: Doomsday." Finally, we see a ticking countdown clock, tracking the months, days, hours, minutes and seconds until Avengers: Doomsday arrives in theaters a year from now, on December 18, 2026.
Earlier today, Avengers: Doomsday directors Joe and Anthony Russo posted their own short teaser for their upcoming Marvel blockbuster, exactly 12 months before its theatrical release — featuring the countdown clock now seen in the Steve Rogers reveal trailer.
And as IGN reported this morning, today has seen fans heading into Avatar: Fire and Ash screening around the world expecting to see the Doomsday trailer, though many (but not all) have been left disappointed. Disney appears to have kept the trailer to a very limited release until now, with clips posted to social media still being removed by copyright claim.
For many Marvel fans, Evans' return will not come as too much of a surprise. Outside of the trailer's leak online this week, filming reports from this summer appeared to show the same 1950s-style house being secretly constructed, with many fans recognizing its design from the final scene in Avengers: Endgame. Fans also spent a good deal of time analysing recent photos of Evans' real-life arms, and noted that he appeared to have returned to his Captain America physique.
Now, the spoiler tag has well and truly been snipped off by Marvel, which is clearly keen to tell audiences to expect more from Evans' character, a year in advance of Doomsday's release.
So, what's going on here, story-wise? Of course, the last time we saw Steve Rogers in Avengers: Endgame, he was off to return the Infinity Stones to their original places across reality. Following that, he was expected to return to the present — but instead stayed in the 1950s, apparently to live out a peaceful life with his sweetheart Peggy Carter.
But fans think there's more story to tell here — story which would then take place before Steve turns up as an old man and hands his shield over to Sam Wilson, something that also happened in Endgame. Could Steve's multiversal mission have somehow attracted the attention of Doctor Doom, setting up a fresh rivalry between Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans' characters?
The idea of more story for Steve Rogers is also something Avengers: Endgame and Doomsday directors Joe and Anthony Russo have teased, as early as 2021. Could everything that's about to happen in Doomsday (and Secret Wars) take place before Steve hands over the shield? And how will the fact that Steve Rogers is now a father play out? Is his baby about to be kid-napped by Doctor Doom, just as Sue and Reed Richards' toddler Franklin was? It's going to be a long 12 months until we find out.
Disney's theatrical release of the first Avengers: Doomsday trailer is reportedly just the first of four separate trailers set to be shown with Avatar over the next four weeks, in a move designed to encourage repeat viewings and keep audiences entertained with a series of big reveals. Confirmation of Steve Rogers' return is certainly a strong start.
For more on Cap's return, check out how Chris Evans coming back for Avengers: Doomsday might just be Marvel admitting their biggest failure.
Tom Phillips is IGN's News Editor. You can reach Tom at tom_phillips@ign.com or find him on Bluesky @tomphillipseg.bsky.social
Connexion
