Marvel, Robert Downey Jr. Hint at More Avengers: Doomsday Cast Reveals

Following the exciting announcement of an additional 26 cast members for the highly anticipated Avengers: Doomsday, Marvel Studios and Robert Downey Jr. have hinted that more surprises are on the way. In a recent livestream, Marvel unveiled the extensive cast list for the superhero epic, confirming the start of production alongside Robert Downey Jr., who will take on the role of Doctor Doom after his iconic portrayal of Iron Man.

A notable highlight from the announcement was the return of Channing Tatum as the beloved X-Men character Gambit. Fans can explore the full cast list here.

However, some fans were quick to notice the absence of several key MCU characters such as Tom Holland's Spider-Man and Chris Evans, despite earlier rumors about Evans' involvement in either Avengers: Doomsday or Secret Wars. Evans later debunked these rumors. Other notable absentees include the Hulk, Hawkeye, Nick Fury, and Rhodey. On the X-Men side, characters like Deadpool, Wolverine, Storm, and Jean Grey are also missing from the lineup.

The fanbase expressed their disappointment over these omissions, but hope remains alive. In an Instagram post, Robert Downey Jr. teased that there is "plenty more to come," suggesting that the cast list might not be final. He commented, "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 responded in the comments, hinting at further additions by stating, "there's always room for more." The Russo Brothers, set to direct, added fuel to the speculation with the cryptic message, "It’s time…"

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With these teasers, it's clear that Marvel isn't finished revealing the cast for Avengers: Doomsday. The big question now is, which other characters will join the fray? Share your thoughts and predictions in the comments below.

Earlier this month, the Russo Brothers hinted that Avengers 5 and 6 will serve as a "new beginning," setting the stage for future developments in Phase 7 of the MCU. Joe Russo emphasized their focus on creating villains who see themselves as heroes, 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 releases, fans can look forward to Thunderbolts* in May 2025, the TV series Ironheart in June, and the launch of Phase 6 with The Fantastic Four: First Steps in July.

Additionally, Marvel Studios has scheduled three untitled movie projects for 2028, on February 18, May 5, and November 10, with speculation growing that one of these could be the much-anticipated X-Men film.