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 Studios and Robert Downey Jr. have hinted that the casting news is far from over. In a recent livestream, Marvel unveiled an extensive list of actors set to join Robert Downey Jr., who transitions from Iron Man to Doctor Doom, marking the start of production for this superhero epic.

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

However, the absence of some key MCU figures has not gone unnoticed. Notably missing from the lineup are Tom Holland's Spider-Man, Chris Evans, who was rumored to return as Captain America, and other fan favorites like Hulk, Hawkeye, Nick Fury, and Rhodey. On the X-Men side, Deadpool, Wolverine, Storm, and Jean Grey are also absent.

Fans expressed their disappointment over these exclusions, but hope remains. In a follow-up Instagram post, Robert Downey Jr. teased that there's "plenty more to come," suggesting that the cast list might still expand. He described the current lineup as "a deep bench of talent," hinting at more surprises on the horizon. Marvel's response in the comments further fueled speculation, stating "there's always room for more." The Russo Brothers, who are directing, added to the excitement with the cryptic message, "It’s time…"

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With these teasers, it's clear that Marvel isn't done unveiling the cast for Avengers: Doomsday. The question remains: who else could be joining the fray? Share your thoughts and predictions in the comments below.

Earlier this month, the Russo brothers described Avengers 5 and 6 as a "new beginning" that will set the stage for Phase 7 of the MCU. Joe Russo emphasized their focus on villains who believe they are the heroes of their own stories, aiming to create a three-dimensional character for Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom.

Avengers: Doomsday is slated for release on May 1, 2026, with Secret Wars following on May 1, 2027. Leading up to these films, fans can look forward to Thunderbolts* in May 2025, the TV series Ironheart in June, and the launch of Phase 6 with The Fantastic Four: First Steps in July.

Additionally, Marvel Studios has added three untitled movie projects to its 2028 schedule, set for February 18, May 5, and November 10, with speculation rife that one of these might be the long-awaited X-Men film.