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

Following the recent 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 came during a comprehensive livestream that not only confirmed a slew of actors joining Robert Downey Jr. in the superhero epic but also marked the commencement of production.

Among the notable announcements, Channing Tatum is set to reprise his role as the beloved X-Men character Gambit. Fans can explore the full cast list of Avengers: Doomsday here.

However, some fans were quick to notice the absence of key MCU figures such as Tom Holland's Spider-Man and Chris Evans, who was rumored to appear in either Avengers: Doomsday or Secret Wars. Evans later refuted the rumors. Other missing characters include the Hulk, Hawkeye, Nick Fury, Rhodey, and from the X-Men franchise, Deadpool, Wolverine, Storm, and Jean Grey. The omission of these iconic heroes sparked disappointment among fans, but hope remains.

In an Instagram post, Robert Downey Jr., who will take on the role of Doctor Doom after portraying Iron Man for years, suggested that more announcements are forthcoming. 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?" Marvel Studios further teased in the comments that "there's always room for more," with the Russo Brothers adding, "It’s time…"

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With these hints, it's clear that Marvel is not finished unveiling the cast for Avengers: Doomsday. The question on everyone's mind is, who else might join the fray? Share your predictions in the comments below.

Earlier this month, the Russo brothers, who are co-directing the film, described Avengers 5 and Avengers 6 as a "new beginning" that will set the stage for future developments in Phase 7 of the MCU. Joe Russo elaborated on the film's focus, 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 to hit theaters on May 1, 2026, followed by Secret Wars in May 2027. Leading up to these releases, 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 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, adding to the excitement for Marvel's future endeavors.