Marvel just shook up the Avengers roster again — and this time it’s happening on Disney+. Ahead of Avengers: Doomsday, the streamer unveiled a fresh, kid-friendly team lineup for its upcoming Halloween special, and a few familiar faces are noticeably absent.
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The New Lineup, Explained
The first teaser for Spidey and the Avengers: Halloween Team-Up (premiering September 24) confirmed the roster: Spider-Man, Iron Man, Hulk, Captain America, Wasp, and Black Panther, with Ant-Man joining as a full member off-screen. Notably missing? Thor, Hawkeye, and Black Widow.
This isn’t Marvel’s first remix of the team — the roster constantly shifts depending on the story, medium, and audience, echoing how comics and cartoons have handled the Avengers for decades.
Roster at a Glance
| Hero | Status in New Lineup |
|---|---|
| Spider-Man | Confirmed, team headliner |
| Iron Man | Confirmed, co-lead |
| Hulk | Confirmed, recurring member |
| Captain America (Steve Rogers) | Confirmed, team leader |
| Black Panther | Confirmed, recurring member |
| Wasp (Janet van Dyne) | New addition, only female member |
| Ant-Man (Hank Pym) | Confirmed, missing from trailer shot |
| Thor, Hawkeye, Black Widow | Not featured |
Why the Shake-Up Makes Sense
Spider-Man leads the charge thanks to his soaring popularity following Spider-Man: Brand New Day, while Iron Man’s inclusion ties back to his own preschool series. Wasp steps in as the sole female Avenger this time, replacing Ms. Marvel from the previous special, and Captain America’s adult design marks its final appearance before a planned recast in 2027’s Avengers: Mightiest Friends.
The team assembles to stop the villain Hallow’s Eve from ruining Halloween — a fittingly fun premise for Marvel’s younger audience.
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For the full comic-book history behind the team, the Avengers Wikipedia page has the complete rundown of past lineups.
FAQs
Q1. When does Spidey and the Avengers: Halloween Team-Up premiere?
It arrives on Disney+ on September 24, 2026.
Q2. Is this the MCU’s official Avengers: Doomsday lineup?
No — this roster is exclusive to Disney+’s preschool Halloween special, separate from the theatrical film.
