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

Following the excitement of announcing 26 new cast members for the highly anticipated Avengers: Doomsday, Marvel Studios and Robert Downey Jr. have hinted that more surprises are yet to come. The official cast announcement was made through an engaging livestream that not only confirmed the ensemble joining Robert Downey Jr., but also marked the beginning of production.

Among the exciting reveals, fans were thrilled to learn that Channing Tatum will reprise his role as the beloved X-Men character, Gambit. To see the full list of the Avengers: Doomsday cast, click here.

However, keen-eyed fans noticed some notable absences from the announced cast list. Missing were key MCU figures such as Tom Holland's Spider-Man, Chris Evans' Captain America, and other stalwarts like Hulk, Hawkeye, Nick Fury, and Rhodey. On the X-Men front, Deadpool, Wolverine, Storm, and Jean Grey were also not included.

The absence of these fan-favorite characters sparked disappointment among the Marvel community. Yet, hope remains as Robert Downey Jr., who will take on the role of Doctor Doom after his iconic portrayal of Iron Man, posted on Instagram hinting at more announcements. 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?"

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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 anticipation by stating, "It's time…"

This suggests that Marvel has more cast announcements up its sleeve for Avengers: Doomsday. Fans are eager to find out who else will join the fray. Share your predictions in the comments below.

Earlier this month, the Russo Brothers described Avengers: Doomsday and its sequel as a "new beginning" that will set the stage for the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Phase 7. Joe Russo emphasized the importance of complex villains, 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, with Secret Wars following in May 2027. Before these epic showdowns, fans can look forward to Thunderbolts* in May 2025, the TV series Ironheart in June, and the kickoff of Phase 6 with The Fantastic Four: First Steps in July.

In October, Marvel Studios added three untitled projects to its 2028 release calendar: February 18, 2028; May 5, 2028; and November 10, 2028. Speculation is rife that one of these could be the much-anticipated X-Men film.