Marvel Studios has officially announced the cast for Avengers: Doomsday, bringing together a mix of Marvel Cinematic Universe mainstays, X-Men legends, and upcoming Fantastic Four stars. The reveal took place during a record-breaking five-and-a-half-hour livestream event, where fans eagerly watched as one by one, the actors’ names were unveiled.
Marvel Cinematic Universe Veterans Return
The star-studded lineup includes MCU veterans such as Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Tom Hiddleston (Loki), Anthony Mackie (Captain America), Paul Rudd (Ant-Man), Letitia Wright (Black Panther), Simu Liu (Shang-Chi), Danny Ramirez (The Falcon), and Winston Duke (M’Baku). The event also confirmed that the cast of Marvel’s upcoming antihero team movie Thunderbolts would be part of the film, including Sebastian Stan (The Winter Soldier), Florence Pugh (Yelena Belova), Wyatt Russell (U.S. Agent), David Harbour (Red Guardian), Hannah John-Kamen (Ghost), and Lewis Pullman as Bob.
X-Men Stars Make a Grand Return
Adding to the excitement, X-Men actors from 20th Century Fox’s now-defunct universe are making a grand return. Patrick Stewart (Professor X), Ian McKellen (Magneto), James Marsden (Cyclops), Rebecca Romijn (Mystique), Alan Cumming (Nightcrawler), and Kelsey Grammer (Beast) will reprise their roles. One of the biggest surprises was Channing Tatum’s inclusion as Gambit after his long-awaited debut in Deadpool & Wolverine.
Fantastic Four Joins the Roster
The Fantastic Four will also have a presence in the film, featuring Pedro Pascal (Mr. Fantastic), Vanessa Kirby (The Invisible Woman), Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Thing), and Joseph Quinn (The Human Torch). Another unexpected addition is Tenoch Huerta Mejía, returning as Namor despite prior controversies surrounding his status with the studio.
Robert Downey Jr.’s Dramatic Return to Marvel
The reveal concluded with the dramatic return of Robert Downey Jr., not as Iron Man but as Doctor Doom, one of Marvel’s most formidable villains. He appeared in a suit and tie, giving a cryptic “shhh” gesture to the camera, signaling a new chapter in his Marvel journey. Downey’s comeback reunites him with the Russo brothers, who directed Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame and will now helm Doomsday.
Upcoming Release and Future Surprises
Marvel has confirmed that the film will release on May 1, 2026, followed by Avengers: Secret Wars on May 7, 2027. While this cast list is already stacked, sources suggest that additional characters may be revealed in the future, keeping fans on the edge of their seats as the MCU enters its next epic phase.
