The Avengers are back, and Marvel Studios has finally revealed the official cast for the much-anticipated Avengers: Doomsday! Fans have been eagerly awaiting details about the next chapter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), and we now have confirmation of the powerhouse lineup of superheroes (and villains) set to appear in this blockbuster.

Confirmed Cast Members for Avengers: Doomsday

Marvel Studios made the big reveal during a live-stream event, confirming a star-studded cast that includes returning fan-favorites and exciting new additions to the MCU. Here’s a full breakdown of who’s joining the fight:

Returning Avengers & Fan Favorites:

• Chris Hemsworth as Thor

• Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson / Captain America

• Paul Rudd as Scott Lang / Ant-Man

• Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova

• Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes / White Wolf

• Letitia Wright as Shuri / Black Panther

• Simu Liu as Shang-Chi

• Winston Duke as M’Baku

• Tom Hiddleston as Loki

New & Exciting Additions:

• Vanessa Kirby as Susan Storm (Fantastic Four)

• Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm / Human Torch

• Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm / Thing

• Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic

• Tenoch Huerta as Namor

• Kelsey Grammer as Dr. Hank McCoy / Beast

• Alan Cumming as Nightcrawler

• Rebecca Romijn as Mystique

• James Marsden as Cyclops

• Channing Tatum as Gambit

Villains & Unexpected Returns:

• Patrick Stewart as Charles Xavier / Professor X

• Ian McKellen as Magneto

• David Harbour as Red Guardian

• Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost

• Danny Ramirez as Joaquin Torres / Falcon

• Wyatt Russell as John Walker / U.S. Agent

• Lewis Pullman as Sentry

But the biggest shock of the night? Robert Downey Jr. is back! However, this time, he’s not reprising his role as Tony Stark / Iron Man. Instead, he will be stepping into the shoes of Victor Von Doom, a.k.a. Doctor Doom, marking a major shift in MCU history. This monumental reveal was originally announced at last year’s Comic-Con but was reconfirmed during the livestream.

Production & Filming Details

Directors Joe and Anthony Russo are back at the helm, and they’re pulling out all the stops to keep spoilers under wraps. Speaking with Collider, Joe Russo emphasized that they’re implementing strict security measures:

“We’re pretty good about shutting that down. We’ve strategized to hopefully be effective with that.”

To maintain secrecy, much of the film will be shot on soundstages, and location shoots are being carefully selected to avoid leaks. Fans can expect tight security and limited behind-the-scenes glimpses before the official marketing campaign kicks off.

When is Avengers: Doomsday Releasing?

While Marvel has yet to confirm the official release date, filming is already underway, and speculation suggests that Avengers: Doomsday will hit theaters in late 2026 or early 2027. Given the magnitude of this film, expect it to be one of the biggest cinematic events in years.

Final Thoughts

With this jaw-dropping cast and the return of legendary actors, Avengers: Doomsday is shaping up to be the ultimate MCU crossover event. Whether you’re excited for the Fantastic Four’s debut, the return of the X-Men, or Robert Downey Jr.’s shocking new role as Doctor Doom, one thing is certain—Marvel Studios is going all out for this next phase of the MCU.

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