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

Following the exciting announcement of an additional 26 cast members for the eagerly awaited Avengers: Doomsday, Marvel and Robert Downey Jr. have hinted that more surprises are in store. The cast reveal came during a comprehensive livestream that not only confirmed a star-studded lineup joining Robert Downey Jr. but also marked the commencement of the film's production.

One of the notable announcements was Channing Tatum reprising his role as the beloved X-Men character Gambit. For a complete list of the Avengers: Doomsday cast, click here.

However, some significant names from the MCU are missing from the announced lineup. Fans were quick to notice the absence of Tom Holland's Spider-Man, Chris Evans, who was rumored to return as Captain America, and other major characters like Hulk, Hawkeye, Nick Fury, and Rhodey. On the X-Men front, Deadpool, Wolverine, Storm, and Jean Grey were also not mentioned.

While fans expressed disappointment over these omissions, hope remains. In a subsequent Instagram post, Robert Downey Jr., who will portray Doctor Doom after his iconic tenure 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, who are directing the film, added to the anticipation by stating, "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" that will set 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 to hit theaters on May 1, 2026, followed by Secret Wars in May 2027. Leading up to these releases, Thunderbolts* will premiere in May 2025, the TV series Ironheart in June, and Phase 6 will kick off with The Fantastic Four: First Steps in July.

Additionally, Marvel Studios has 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.