‘Avengers: Doomsday‘ is the next massive showdown in the MCU. Marvel Studios made the announcement in a stunning way during a worldwide livestream event, revealing a formidable cast of adored heroes, exciting new characters, and a shocking villain reveal that rocked the fans. This most recent installment seems to be a revolutionary addition to the franchise, with Robert Downey Jr. playing an unexpected role and the Russo brothers returning to the lead.
A Star-Studded Cast With Marvel Icons and New Faces Assemble For ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
The ‘Avengers: Doomsday‘ ensemble is nothing short of extraordinary. The film will feature returning favorites like Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Paul Rudd (Ant-Man), Tom Hiddleston (Loki), Sebastian Stan (Bucky Barnes), and Letitia Wright (Black Panther). Joining them are X-Men veterans Patrick Stewart (Professor X), Ian McKellen (Magneto), Kelsey Grammer (Beast), and Rebecca Romijn (Mystique), along with Fantastic Four newcomers Pedro Pascal (Reed Richards), Joseph Quinn (Johnny Storm), and Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Thing).
The full cast list for ‘Avengers: Doomsday‘ is packed with A-list talent:
- Paul Rudd as Ant-Man
- Simu Liu as Shang-Chi
- Tom Hiddleston as Loki
- Lewis Pullman as Sentry
- Florence Pugh as Yelena
- Danny Ramirez as Falcon
- Ian McKellen as Magneto
- Sebastian Stan as Bucky
- Winston Duke as M’Baku
- Chris Hemsworth as Thor
- Kelsey Grammer as Beast
- James Marsden as Cyclops
- Channing Tatum as Gambit
- Wyatt Russell as U.S. Agent
- Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm
- Rebecca Romijn as Mystique
- Patrick Stewart as Professor X
- Alan Cumming as Nightcrawler
- Letitia Wright as Black Panther
- Tenoch Huerta Mejia as Namor
- Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards
- Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost
- Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm
- David Harbour as Red Guardian
- Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom
- Ebon Moss-Bachrach as The Thing
- Anthony Mackie as Captain America
Who Is Missing From The ‘Avengers: Doomsday’?
Although there was a lot of enthusiasm after the cast announcement, fans still had unanswered questions. Despite their new movie, ‘Deadpool & Wolverine‘ laying the groundwork for the X-Men’s complete MCU incorporation, Hugh Jackman‘s Wolverine and Ryan Reynolds‘ Deadpool were conspicuously missing.
These omissions have sparked intense fan speculation about whether additional characters will be revealed closer to the film’s release or if ‘Avengers: Doomsday‘ will take a different approach to the multiversal storyline that has been teased throughout Phase 5.
Major MCU stars not included in the ‘AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY’ cast:
- Chris Evans
- Hayley Atwell
- Mark Ruffalo as Hulk
- Danai Gurira as Okoye
- Chris Pratt as Star-Lord
- Charlie Cox as Daredevil
- Benedict Wong as Wong
- Iman Vellani as Ms. Marvel
- Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye
- Tom Holland as Spider-Man
- Oscar Isaac as Moon Knight
- Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie
- Evangeline Lilly as The Wasp
- Paul Bettany as White Vision
- Tatiana Maslany as She-Hulk
- Don Cheadle as War Machine
- Brie Larson as Captain Marvel
- Olga Kurylenko as Taskmaster
- Dominique Thorne as Ironheart
- Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury
- Hailee Steinfeld as Kate Bishop
- Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlet Witch
- Dakota Johnson as Madame Web
- Xochitl Gomez as America Chavez
- Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau
- Benedict Cumberbatch as Dr. Strange
The Plot Of Doomsday Is Coming
Although Marvel has not disclosed any plot information, it is often assumed that ‘Avengers: Doomsday‘ would follow a plotline based on the Doomsday arc from Marvel Comics. Earth’s Mightiest Heroes are going to face their greatest significant challenge ever as Doctor Doom leads the destruction, bringing the Avengers, X-Men, and Fantastic Four together for an epic battle of never-before-seen heights.
Much excitement has surrounded as eRobert Downey Jr.’s return to the MCU, this time in the role of the infamous Victor Von Doom. He has portrayed Iron Man/Tony Stark in eight Marvel movies.
The film marks the first Avengers installment since ‘Endgame‘ shattered box office records in 2019, making it one of the highest-grossing films of all time. With its massive ensemble cast, visionary directors, and the return of Downey in a villainous role, ‘Avengers: Doomsday‘ is shaping up to be a cinematic event like no other.
‘Avengers: Doomsday‘ is set to hit theaters on May 1, 2026!
