Hot on the heels of announcing 26 new cast members for the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, Marvel and Robert Downey Jr. have hinted that there's more to come.
Yesterday, Marvel unveiled the cast of Avengers: Doomsday through an extensive livestream, confirming a star-studded lineup to join Robert Downey Jr. in the superhero epic, alongside news of production commencement.
Among the exciting reveals, Channing Tatum will reprise his role as the beloved X-Men character Gambit. Dive into the full Avengers: Doomsday cast list here.
However, some notable MCU stars are missing from the lineup. Tom Holland’s Spider-Man and Chris Evans, who reportedly agreed to appear in either *Avengers: Doomsday* or *Secret Wars*, are notably absent. Evans later refuted these rumors.Other missing heroes include Hulk, Hawkeye, Nick Fury, and Rhodey. On the X-Men side, Deadpool, Wolverine, Storm, and Jean Grey are also not listed.
Fans of the superhero genre expressed their disappointment over the absence of these fan-favorites, but hope remains. In an Instagram post after the reveal, Robert Downey Jr., set to play Doctor Doom after his iconic portrayal of Iron Man, teased that more announcements are on the horizon.
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“That’s what u call a deep bench of talent,” RDJ commented. “Actually it’s more like a row, but an extra long one… That must be it.. right?”
Marvel teased in the comments that "there's always room for more." Directors the Russo Brothers added: "It’s time…"
Clearly, Marvel isn't finished with the Avengers: Doomsday cast announcements. Speculation abounds on who else might join the fray. Share your thoughts in the comments.
Earlier this month, the Russo brothers, co-directors of the film, described Avengers 5 and Avengers 6 as a "new beginning" that will set the stage for Phase 7 of the MCU.
“The only thing I’ll say about the movie is this: we love villains who think they’re the heroes of their own stories,” Joe Russo stated. “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 a year later on May 27, 2027. Prior to these, Thunderbolts will premiere in May 2025, the TV series Ironheart in June, and Phase 6 will kick off with The Fantastic Four: First Steps in July.
In October, Marvel Studios added three untitled movie projects to its 2028 release schedule: February 18, 2028; May 5, 2028; and November 10, 2028. Speculation suggests one of these could be an X-Men film.
