Marvel Studios has officially unveiled the cast for its highly anticipated film, Avengers: Doomsday, set to release on May 1, 2026. The announcement, made during a live-stream event across social media platforms, revealed an impressive lineup of returning Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) veterans alongside newcomers from the X-Men and Fantastic Four franchises. This marks a major milestone for Phase 6 of the MCU.
Returning Avengers and Familiar Faces
Several fan-favorite characters are making their return to the big screen:
- Chris Hemsworth as Thor
- Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson/Captain America
- Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes/The Winter Soldier
- Paul Rudd as Scott Lang/Ant-Man
- Letitia Wright as Shuri/Black Panther
- Tom Hiddleston as Loki
These actors, who have been integral to the MCU’s success since its inception, will reunite in a storyline that promises to be as epic as Avengers: Endgame.
New Additions from X-Men and Fantastic Four
Marvel is expanding its universe by integrating characters from the X-Men and Fantastic Four. Notable cast members include:
- Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman
- Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing
- Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/Human Torch
- Patrick Stewart as Charles Xavier/Professor X
- Ian McKellen as Magneto
- Kelsey Grammer as Dr. Hank McCoy/Beast
These additions reflect Marvel’s strategy to leverage its acquisition of Fox properties, bringing beloved characters into the MCU fold.
Thunderbolts and Other Heroes
The cast also features members of Marvel’s Thunderbolts team and other notable MCU characters:
- Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova/Black Widow
- Wyatt Russell as John Walker/U.S. Agent
- David Harbour as Alexei Shostakov/Red Guardian
- Danny Ramirez as Joaquín Torres/Falcon
- Simu Liu as Shang-Chi
The Villainous Doctor Doom
In a shocking twist, Robert Downey Jr., who famously portrayed Tony Stark/Iron Man, will return to the MCU in a new role—as Victor Von Doom, better known as Doctor Doom. This marks Downey’s first appearance since his emotional departure in Avengers: Endgame. His return is tied to the involvement of directors Anthony and Joe Russo, who were persuaded by Downey to helm this ambitious project.
Production Details
Filming for Avengers: Doomsday is set to begin next month in London. The Russo Brothers are implementing strict measures to avoid leaks and spoilers, including soundstage filming and carefully selected outdoor locations. The movie will be followed by Avengers: Secret Wars, scheduled for release on May 7, 2027.
A Historic Ensemble
With a roster that includes nearly every major MCU talent alongside iconic characters from newly integrated franchises, Avengers: Doomsday is shaping up to be one of Marvel’s most ambitious projects yet. Fans can expect thrilling reunions, unexpected alliances, and high-stakes battles when this star-studded film hits theaters in 2026.