In an exciting development for Marvel fans, the cast of the highly anticipated Avengers: Doomsday is expanding beyond the initial 26 members announced. Marvel, along with Robert Downey Jr., has hinted that there's more to come, sparking curiosity and excitement about who might join the superhero ensemble.
During a recent livestream, Marvel unveiled the initial cast list, confirming that production for the film is underway. A notable addition to the roster is Channing Tatum, who will reprise his role as the beloved X-Men character Gambit. You can explore the full list of announced cast members here.
However, some notable absences from the cast list have caught the attention of fans. Key Marvel characters such as Tom Holland's Spider-Man, Chris Evans' Captain America, and other fan favorites like Hulk, Hawkeye, Nick Fury, and Rhodey are missing. On the X-Men front, characters like Deadpool, Wolverine, Storm, and Jean Grey are also not listed.
Fans expressed their disappointment over the absence of these beloved characters, but hope remains. Robert Downey Jr., who will take on the role of Doctor Doom after his iconic stint as Iron Man, hinted at more announcements in an Instagram post. He remarked, "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?"
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Marvel further fueled speculation by commenting, "there's always room for more." The Russo Brothers, who are directing the film, added to the excitement by stating, "It’s time…"
It's clear that Marvel has more surprises in store for Avengers: Doomsday. Fans are eager to find out who else will be joining the fray. Share your thoughts and predictions in the comments below.
The Russo brothers have described Avengers: Doomsday and the subsequent Avengers 6 as a "new beginning" that will set the stage for Phase 7 of the MCU. Joe Russo elaborated on their vision for the film, 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, followed by Secret Wars in May 2027. Leading up to these major releases, 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 projects to its 2028 schedule, set for February 18, May 5, and November 10, with speculation that one of these might be an X-Men film.
