Hot on the heels of announcing 26 new cast members for the highly anticipated Avengers: Doomsday, Marvel Studios and Robert Downey Jr. have hinted that more announcements are on the horizon. Just yesterday, Marvel unveiled the cast for the superhero blockbuster in a comprehensive livestream, confirming the actors joining Robert Downey Jr. and marking the beginning of production.
One of the standout announcements was Channing Tatum reprising his role as the beloved X-Men character Gambit. Fans can explore the complete cast list for Avengers: Doomsday here. However, the absence of several key Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) figures from the announced list has sparked discussions among fans. Notably missing are Tom Holland's Spider-Man and Chris Evans, despite earlier rumors of his involvement in either Avengers: Doomsday or Secret Wars. Evans later debunked these rumors.
Other notable absentees include the Hulk, Hawkeye, Nick Fury, Rhodey, and from the X-Men universe, Deadpool, Wolverine, Storm, and Jean Grey. Fans expressed their disappointment over these omissions, but there's still hope for their inclusion. Following the cast reveal, Robert Downey Jr., who will transition from Iron Man to Doctor Doom, posted on Instagram teasing that there's more to come. 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 added to the excitement in the comments, stating "there's always room for more." The Russo Brothers, directors of Avengers: Doomsday, also chimed in, saying, "It's time..." This suggests that Marvel is not finished with its cast announcements, leaving fans to speculate about which other characters might join the fray. Share your thoughts on potential additions in the comments section.
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Earlier this month, the Russo Brothers discussed their vision for Avengers 5 and 6, describing them as a "new beginning" that sets the stage for Phase 7 of the MCU. Joe Russo highlighted 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, 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 a recent update, 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 another layer of anticipation for Marvel fans.
