Marvel and Robert Downey Jr. Tease They're Not Done Revealing the Entire Avengers: Doomsday Cast

Following the excitement of revealing 26 new cast members for the eagerly awaited Avengers: Doomsday, Marvel and Robert Downey Jr. have hinted that more surprises are on the way. The cast announcement was made during a detailed livestream, confirming a slew of actors joining Robert Downey Jr. in this superhero blockbuster, along with the commencement of production.

Among the exciting additions, fans were thrilled to learn that Channing Tatum will reprise his role as the beloved X-Men character, Gambit. You can explore the full Avengers: Doomsday cast list here.

However, some notable MCU stars were missing from the lineup. Absentees include Tom Holland's Spider-Man and Chris Evans, who was rumored to return in either Avengers: Doomsday or Secret Wars, though he later refuted these claims. Other missing characters include Hulk, Hawkeye, Nick Fury, and Rhodey. On the X-Men front, Deadpool, Wolverine, Storm, and Jean Grey were also not mentioned.

Fans expressed their disappointment over the absence of these fan-favorite characters, but hope remains. In a subsequent Instagram post, Robert Downey Jr., who will portray Doctor Doom after his iconic run as Iron Man, 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?"

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Marvel further teased in the comments that "there's always room for more." The Russo Brothers, the film's directors, added, "It’s time…"

It's evident that Marvel has more cast announcements up its sleeve for Avengers: Doomsday. Who else might join the fray? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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, "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 in May 2027. Leading up to these, Thunderbolts* will hit theaters in May 2025, the TV series Ironheart is scheduled for June, and Phase 6 will commence with The Fantastic Four: First Steps in July.

Additionally, Marvel Studios has added three untitled movie projects to its 2028 schedule: February 18, 2028; May 5, 2028; and November 10, 2028. Speculation suggests one of these could be an X-Men film.