Hot on the heels of announcing a further 26 cast members for the eagerly awaited Avengers: Doomsday, Marvel and Robert Downey Jr. have hinted that there are more surprises in store for fans.
Yesterday, Marvel unveiled the cast of Avengers: Doomsday through an extensive livestream, confirming a slew of actors set to join Robert Downey Jr. in the superhero epic, alongside the commencement of production.
One of the notable surprises is Channing Tatum reprising his role as the beloved X-Men character Gambit. You can check out the complete Avengers: Doomsday cast list here.
However, some key MCU stars are noticeably absent from the lineup. For instance, Tom Holland's Spider-Man is missing from the roster. Similarly, Chris Evans, who was rumored to appear in either *Avengers: Doomsday* or *Secret Wars*, is not included, despite later denying those reports.The list also lacks the presence of iconic characters such as Hulk, Hawkeye, Nick Fury, and Rhodey. On the X-Men side, there's no sign of Deadpool, Wolverine, Storm, or Jean Grey.
Fans of these superheroes were quick to voice their disappointment over the missing favorites. Yet, there might still be hope. Following the reveal, Robert Downey Jr., who is set to portray Doctor Doom after leading the MCU as Iron Man for many years, posted on Instagram, teasing that more announcements are on the horizon.
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“That’s what u call a deep bench of talent,” RDJ remarked. “Actually it’s more like a row, but an extra long one… That must be it.. right?”
Marvel then hinted in the comments that "there's always room for more." The Russo Brothers, directors of the film, added, "It’s time…"
Clearly, Marvel is not finished with the Avengers: Doomsday cast announcements. The big question now is, who else might join the fray? Share your thoughts in the comments.
Earlier this month, the Russo brothers, co-directors of the film, stated that Avengers 5 and Avengers 6 represent a “new beginning,” setting the stage for the future of Phase 7 in 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 explained. “That’s when they become three-dimensional and 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, with Secret Wars following a year later on May 27, 2027. Prior to these, Thunderbolts is set for release in May 2025, the TV series Ironheart will premiere 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. It seems increasingly likely that one of these films will be dedicated to the X-Men.
