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

Following the 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. The cast reveal was made during a detailed livestream that not only confirmed the lineup of actors joining Downey Jr. but also marked the beginning of the film's production.

A notable highlight from the announcement was the return of Channing Tatum as the beloved X-Men character, Gambit. For a complete rundown of the Avengers: Doomsday cast, you can view the full list here.

However, fans noticed the absence of several key Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) characters from the list, including Tom Holland's Spider-Man and Chris Evans, who was rumored to appear in either Avengers: Doomsday or Secret Wars. Evans later refuted these rumors. Other missing characters include Hulk, Hawkeye, Nick Fury, Rhodey, and from the X-Men universe, Deadpool, Wolverine, Storm, and Jean Grey.

The absence of these fan-favorite characters sparked disappointment among the superhero community. Yet, hope remains as Robert Downey Jr., who will portray Doctor Doom after his iconic role as Iron Man, teased further announcements via an Instagram post. He stated, "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?"

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Marvel Studios further fueled speculation by commenting, "there's always room for more." The Russo Brothers, who are directing the film, added to the excitement by stating, "It’s time…"

It's evident that Marvel has more cast announcements in store for Avengers: Doomsday. Who might join the fray? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

Earlier this month, the Russo brothers described Avengers 5 and 6 as a "new beginning" that will set the stage for Phase 7 of the MCU. Joe Russo elaborated on their approach to villains, saying, "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 for release on May 1, 2026, followed by Secret Wars in May 2027. Leading up to these films, Thunderbolts* will hit theaters in May 2025, the TV series Ironheart is scheduled for June, and Phase 6 will commence with The Fantastic Four: First Steps in July.

Additionally, Marvel Studios has added three untitled movie projects to its 2028 release schedule: February 18, 2028; May 5, 2028; and November 10, 2028. Speculation suggests that one of these could be an X-Men film.