'Avengers: Doomsday' Full Cast Revealed – Marvel Assembles Biggest Superhero Lineup Yet!
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is set to make history once again with the upcoming release of 'Avengers: Doomsday,' hitting theaters on May 1, 2026. After six long years since the Avengers last teamed up to defeat Thanos in Avengers: Endgame (2019), Marvel is bringing together an extraordinary ensemble cast that includes returning heroes, new fan-favorites, and even legendary X-Men characters.
Marvel’s Power-Packed Cast for 'Avengers: Doomsday'
Avengers Return with Fresh Faces
Among the confirmed cast, we see some familiar faces returning to lead the next phase of Earth's Mightiest Heroes:
- Chris Hemsworth as Thor
- Anthony Mackie as Captain America
- Simu Liu as Shang-Chi
- Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova (Black Widow’s successor)
- David Harbour as Red Guardian
- Wyatt Russell as U.S. Agent
- Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost
- Lewis Pullman as Bob (from Thunderbolts)
- Tenoch Huerta Mejía as Namor
X-Men Make a Grand Comeback
Perhaps the biggest surprise of all is the return of several X-Men characters, bringing the mutant saga into the main MCU timeline. The confirmed cast includes:
- Patrick Stewart as Professor Charles Xavier
- Ian McKellen as Magneto
- Kelsey Grammer as Beast
- Alan Cumming as Nightcrawler
- James Marsden as Cyclops
- Rebecca Romijn as Mystique
- Channing Tatum as Gambit (previously appearing in Deadpool & Wolverine)
Fantastic Four Joins the Avengers
Adding to the excitement, Marvel is integrating the Fantastic Four into the Avengers lineup. The newly cast members are:
- Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic
- Vanessa Kirby as Susan Storm/Invisible Woman
- Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/Human Torch
- Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing
One of the most shocking revelations is Robert Downey Jr.’s return to the MCU—not as Iron Man, but as the iconic villain Victor von Doom/Doctor Doom.
At San Diego Comic-Con 2024, Downey Jr. confirmed his role, stating: “New mask, same task.” This unexpected twist has left fans eager to see how Tony Stark’s legacy will contrast with his new portrayal of Marvel’s greatest antagonist.
Who’s Behind the Camera?
Joe and Anthony Russo, the masterminds behind Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Civil War, and the last two Avengers films, are back to direct 'Avengers: Doomsday'. Given their track record, fans can expect another thrilling cinematic masterpiece.
Upcoming Marvel Releases
Before the Avengers assemble once more, Marvel has two major projects lined up:
- 'Thunderbolts'* – Releasing on May 2, 2025
- 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' – Arriving on July 25, 2025
With an unparalleled cast, the return of iconic X-Men characters, and Robert Downey Jr.’s shocking transformation into Doctor Doom, 'Avengers: Doomsday' is shaping up to be one of Marvel’s biggest films yet. Fans can mark their calendars for May 1, 2026, when this epic superhero showdown hits theaters worldwide!
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