Marvel, Robert Downey Jr. Hint at More Avengers: Doomsday Cast Revelations

Following the exciting announcement of 26 new cast members for the highly anticipated Avengers: Doomsday, Marvel Studios and Robert Downey Jr. have hinted that there may be even more surprises in store for fans. During a recent livestream, Marvel unveiled the cast list, signaling the beginning of production, and confirmed that Robert Downey Jr. will portray Doctor Doom, a significant shift from his iconic role as Iron Man.

Among the notable additions, Channing Tatum is set to reprise his role as the beloved X-Men character Gambit. You can view the complete cast list here. However, the absence of several key Marvel characters like Tom Holland’s Spider-Man, Chris Evans’ Captain America, and others such as Hulk, Hawkeye, Nick Fury, and Rhodey has sparked discussions among fans. On the X-Men side, the absence of Deadpool, Wolverine, Storm, and Jean Grey has also been noted.

Despite the initial disappointment from fans regarding these missing characters, Robert Downey Jr. posted on Instagram, teasing further announcements. He remarked, "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?" Marvel Studios responded in the comments, suggesting "there's always room for more," while the Russo Brothers, who are directing the film, cryptically added, "It’s time…"

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With these teasers, it's clear that Marvel isn't finished announcing the cast for Avengers: Doomsday. Fans are eagerly speculating about who else might join this epic ensemble. Share your thoughts and predictions in the comments below.

The Russo Brothers have previously stated that Avengers 5 and 6 will mark a "new beginning" for the MCU, setting the stage for Phase 7. Joe Russo emphasized their focus on creating multi-dimensional villains, especially with a talent like Robert Downey Jr., who will bring depth to Doctor Doom.

Avengers: Doomsday is slated to hit theaters on May 1, 2026, followed by Secret Wars in May 2027. Before these releases, fans can look forward to Thunderbolts* in May 2025, the TV series Ironheart in June, and the kickoff of Phase 6 with The Fantastic Four: First Steps in July.

Adding to the excitement, Marvel Studios has scheduled three untitled projects for 2028: February 18, May 5, and November 10. Speculation is rife that one of these could be the long-awaited X-Men film, further expanding the Marvel Cinematic Universe.