Avengers: Doomsday – Marvel’s Biggest Team-Up Reveals Star-Studded Cast.
The wait is over—Marvel Studios has officially unveiled the star-studded cast for Avengers: Doomsday, and it’s even bigger than expected. Over the past several hours, the studio has been steadily confirming the names of those set to appear in the highly anticipated blockbuster, which has now officially begun production.
In a live-streamed event on Marvel’s YouTube and social media channels, 26 cast chairs were dramatically unfolded at fifteen-minute intervals, each accompanied by character-appropriate musical stings. The event culminated in a massive reveal, confirming a jaw-dropping lineup of returning heroes, fan-favorite villains, and long-awaited newcomers to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). And yes, the Russo Brothers are officially back to direct, bringing their signature touch to this monumental project.
Among the powerhouse names confirmed for the film are Chris Hemsworth, Vanessa Kirby, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Letitia Wright, Paul Rudd, Wyatt Russell, Tenoch Huerta Mejia, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Simu Liu, Florence Pugh, Kelsey Grammer, Lewis Pullman, Danny Ramirez, Joseph Quinn, David Harbour, Winston Duke, Hannah John-Kamen, Tom Hiddleston, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Alan Cumming, Rebecca Romijn, James Marsden, Channing Tatum, Pedro Pascal, and, in a moment that took the hype to another level, Robert Downey Jr. himself. The Iron Man legend was previously confirmed to return but still made a surprise appearance at the end of the stream, sending fans into a frenzy.
This colossal ensemble means we’ll be seeing:
- Thor
- Sue Storm
- Sam Wilson
- Bucky Barnes
- Shuri
- Scott Lang
- John Walker
- Namor
- Ben Grimm
- Shang-Chi
- Yelena Belova
- Hank McCoy (aka Beast)
- Possibly-but-not-definitely Sentry
- Joaquin ‘The Falcon’ Torres
- Johnny ‘The Human Torch’ Storm
- Red Guardian
- M’Baku
- Ghost
- Loki
- Professor X
- Magneto
- Nightcrawler
- OG Mystique
- OG Cyclops
- Gambit
- Reed Richards
- Doctor Doom
The lineup also suggests that multiple characters from the upcoming Thunderbolts film will make it out alive, while one (probably) won’t—cough Taskmaster cough. Notably, the full Fantastic Four are set to assemble alongside a wave of former X-Men, further fueling speculation about the future of mutants in the MCU.
One of the most exciting takeaways is the long-awaited return of Shang-Chi, who has been noticeably absent from live-action projects in recent years. His inclusion hints at a pivotal role in the larger MCU narrative going forward.
However, several big names are currently missing from the cast list:
- Mark Ruffalo (Hulk)
- Danai Gurira (Okoye)
- Chris Pratt (Star-Lord)
- Charlie Cox (Daredevil)
- Benedict Wong (Wong)
- Iman Vellani (Ms. Marvel)
- Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye)
- Tom Holland (Spider-Man)
- Oscar Isaac (Moon Knight)
- Tessa Thompson (Valkyrie)
- Evangeline Lilly (The Wasp)
- Paul Bettany (White Vision)
- Tatiana Maslany (She-Hulk)
- Don Cheadle (War Machine)
- Brie Larson (Captain Marvel)
- Olga Kurylenko (Taskmaster)
- Dominique Thorne (Ironheart)
- Samuel L. Jackson (Nick Fury)
- Hailee Steinfeld (Kate Bishop)
- Elizabeth Olsen (Scarlet Witch)
- Xochitl Gomez (America Chavez)
- Teyonah Parris (Monica Rambeau)
- Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Strange)
- Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool)
- Hugh Jackman (Wolverine)
- Chris Evans (rumored)
- Hayley Atwell (rumored)
With a screenplay by MCU veterans Stephen McFeely (Avengers: Endgame) and Michael Waldron (Loki, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness), the stakes for Avengers: Doomsday couldn’t be higher. As the film gears up for its May 1, 2026 release date, more names may trickle in, and as always with Marvel, expect a few surprise cameos along the way.
One thing is certain—Avengers: Doomsday is shaping up to be one of the biggest crossover events in cinematic history. Bringing together characters from across the MCU, the X-Men universe, and the Fantastic Four, this film promises to deliver jaw-dropping action, emotional reunions, and game-changing twists. With the Russo Brothers at the helm and an all-star cast reassembling, the stage is set for an unforgettable chapter in Marvel’s ever-expanding saga. The countdown begins!
