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

Following the excitement of unveiling 26 new cast members for the highly anticipated Avengers: Doomsday, Marvel Studios and Robert Downey Jr. have hinted that the announcements are far from over. The cast reveal was made during a comprehensive livestream, sparking enthusiasm as fans learned who would be joining Downey Jr. in this epic superhero saga, with production now officially underway.

Among the notable additions, fans were thrilled to see Channing Tatum returning as the beloved X-Men character, Gambit. You can explore the full Avengers: Doomsday cast list here. However, the absence of several key Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) figures like Tom Holland’s Spider-Man and Chris Evans’ Captain America raised eyebrows. Reports had suggested Evans might appear in either Avengers: Doomsday or Secret Wars, but he later refuted these claims. Other missing icons include Hulk, Hawkeye, Nick Fury, and Rhodey, alongside X-Men stalwarts such as Deadpool, Wolverine, Storm, and Jean Grey.

Fan disappointment was palpable on social media, but hope persists. In a follow-up Instagram post, Robert Downey Jr., who transitions from Iron Man to the formidable Doctor Doom, teased that more announcements are forthcoming. "That’s what u call a deep bench of talent," Downey Jr. remarked. "Actually it’s more like a row, but an extra long one… That must be it.. right?" Marvel's response in the comments section was equally tantalizing: "there's always room for more." The Russo Brothers, who are directing the film, added fuel to the fire with their cryptic message: "It’s time…"

It's clear that Marvel has more surprises up its sleeve for Avengers: Doomsday. Speculation is rife about who else might join the fray. Let us know your thoughts and predictions in the comments below.

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The Russo Brothers recently shared that they view Avengers 5 and 6 as the start of a "new beginning," setting the stage for Phase 7 of the MCU. Joe Russo emphasized their approach to villainy, 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. Before these major releases, fans can look forward to Thunderbolts* in May 2025, the TV show Ironheart in June, and the launch of Phase 6 with The Fantastic Four: First Steps in July. Additionally, Marvel Studios has added three untitled movie projects to its 2028 schedule, on February 18, May 5, and November 10, fueling speculation that one might be an X-Men film.