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

Hot on the heels of announcing an additional 26 cast members for the highly anticipated Avengers: Doomsday, Marvel and Robert Downey Jr. have hinted that more surprises are in store. Marvel unveiled the latest additions to the cast during a comprehensive livestream, confirming the start of production and the actors who will join Robert Downey Jr. in this superhero epic.

One of the standout announcements was Channing Tatum reprising his role as the beloved X-Men character, Gambit. You can view the full Avengers: Doomsday cast list here.

However, fans were quick to notice the absence of several key MCU figures from the announced list. Tom Holland’s Spider-Man, Chris Evans' Captain America, Hulk, Hawkeye, Nick Fury, and Rhodey are notably missing. On the X-Men front, Deadpool, Wolverine, Storm, and Jean Grey were also not mentioned.

The fanbase expressed their disappointment over the missing favorites, but hope remains. Following the reveal, Robert Downey Jr., who is transitioning from Iron Man to the role of Doctor Doom, posted on Instagram teasing more announcements to come. "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?"

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Marvel added to the anticipation by commenting that "there's always room for more." The Russo Brothers, the film's directors, further fueled excitement by stating, "It’s time…"

It's evident that Marvel has more to reveal about the Avengers: Doomsday cast. Who might join the fray? Share your predictions in the comments.

Earlier this month, the Russo brothers described Avengers 5 and 6 as a "new beginning," setting 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, with Secret Wars following on May 2027. Leading up to these, Thunderbolts* is scheduled for May 2025, the TV series Ironheart in June 2025, and Phase 6 will commence with The Fantastic Four: First Steps in July 2025.

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