Every Cast Member That's Been Confirmed for Avengers: Doomsday

Mar 28

Marvel Studios has officially unveiled the cast for Avengers: Doomsday in a unique livestream event that stretched over five hours, revealing 27 actors set to appear in the highly anticipated film.

Directed by Joe and Anthony Russo, the movie is slated for release on May 1, 2026, marking the fifth installment in the Avengers franchise. The announcement, which coincided with the start of production, confirmed a blend of Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) veterans, newcomers, and surprising returns from the Fox-era X-Men films, generating significant buzz. Here’s everyone that’s currently confirmed.

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New and Returning Avengers

The standout reveal was Robert Downey Jr., previously known for portraying Tony Stark/Iron Man, returning to the MCU as the villain Doctor Doom. This casting, first announced at San Diego Comic-Con in July 2024, sets the stage for a multiversal clash. Joining him are MCU stalwarts like Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Anthony Mackie as Captain America, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, Tom Hiddleston as Loki, and Paul Rudd as Ant-Man. The Fantastic Four: First Steps cast—Pedro Pascal (Mr. Fantastic), Vanessa Kirby (Invisible Woman), Joseph Quinn (Human Torch), and Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Thing)—will also feature prominently, hinting at Doctor Doom’s comic book ties to the team.

A major surprise was the inclusion of X-Men alumni Patrick Stewart (Professor X), Ian McKellen (Magneto), Kelsey Grammer (Beast), Alan Cumming (Nightcrawler), Rebecca Romijn (Mystique), James Marsden (Cyclops), and Channing Tatum (Gambit, fresh from Deadpool & Wolverine). This crossover suggests a significant multiversal narrative, aligning with the MCU’s Multiverse Saga, which will conclude with Avengers: Secret Wars in 2027.

Other confirmed actors include Thunderbolts* members Florence Pugh (Yelena Belova), David Harbour (Red Guardian), Wyatt Russell (U.S. Agent), and Lewis Pullman (Sentry), alongside Simu Liu (Shang-Chi), Letitia Wright (Black Panther), Winston Duke (M’Baku), Danny Ramirez (Falcon), and Tenoch Huerta Mejia (Namor).

Notably absent are Elizabeth Olsen (Scarlet Witch), Tom Holland (Spider-Man), Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Strange), and Brie Larson (Captain Marvel), though Marvel may be withholding surprises as fans have come to expect. The extensive cast, verified via Marvel’s official teaser, promises an epic ensemble, though it raises questions about narrative balance. But we’ve seen it work before—so anything is possible.