Marvel and Robert Downey Jr. have stirred excitement among fans with the announcement of an additional 26 cast members for the highly anticipated Avengers: Doomsday. But the surprises don't end there. During a detailed livestream yesterday, Marvel unveiled the cast that will join Robert Downey Jr., who transitions from Iron Man to Doctor Doom, and also confirmed the start of production.
Among the notable returns, Channing Tatum is set to reprise his role as the beloved X-Men character Gambit. For the full roster of the Avengers: Doomsday cast, check out the complete list here.
However, the absence of some major Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) stars has not gone unnoticed. Notable omissions include Tom Holland's Spider-Man and Chris Evans, who was rumored to return as Captain America in either Avengers: Doomsday or Secret Wars, though he later refuted these claims. Also missing are fan favorites like Hulk, Hawkeye, Nick Fury, Rhodey, Deadpool, Wolverine, Storm, and Jean Grey.
While fans expressed their disappointment over the missing characters, Robert Downey Jr. hinted at more surprises to come. In a recent Instagram post, he teased, "That’s what u call a deep bench of talent. Actually it’s more like a row, but an extra long one… That must be it.. right?" Marvel further fueled the speculation by commenting, "there's always room for more," and the Russo Brothers, the film's directors, cryptically added, "It’s time…"
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With Marvel hinting at further cast announcements, the question remains: who else will join the fray in Avengers: Doomsday? Share your thoughts and predictions in the comments below.
Earlier this month, the Russo brothers shared their vision for Avengers 5 and 6 as a "new beginning," setting the stage for Phase 7 of the MCU. Joe Russo emphasized their focus on creating complex villains, stating, "The only thing I’ll say about the movie is this: we love villains who think they’re the heroes of their own stories. That’s when they become three-dimensional and they become more interesting. When you have an actor like Robert Downey, you have to create a three-dimensional, well shaped character for the audience. That’s where a lot of our focus is going."
Avengers: Doomsday is slated to hit theaters on May 1, 2026, with Secret Wars following on May 2027. Leading up to these, fans can look forward to Thunderbolts* in May 2025, the TV series Ironheart in June 2025, and the kickoff of Phase 6 with The Fantastic Four: First Steps in July 2025.
Additionally, Marvel Studios has added three untitled movie projects to its 2028 release schedule: February 18, 2028; May 5, 2028; and November 10, 2028. Speculation is rife that one of these could be the long-awaited X-Men film.
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