Marvel Unveils ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Cast Featuring MCU Icons, X-Men, and Fantastic Four
Marvel Studios has officially revealed the star-studded cast for its highly anticipated film, Avengers: Doomsday, set to hit theaters on May 1, 2026. The film marks a new era in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), bringing together familiar Avengers, legendary mutants from the X-Men franchise, and the much-awaited debut of the Fantastic Four in the MCU.
MCU Heroes Return for the Next Avengers Saga
Several fan-favorite characters will be returning for this massive crossover event, including:
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Chris Hemsworth as Thor
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Anthony Mackie as Captain America (Sam Wilson)
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Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier
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Paul Rudd as Ant-Man
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Tom Hiddleston as Loki
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Letitia Wright as Shuri
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Simu Liu as Shang-Chi
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Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova
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Wyatt Russell as U.S. Agent
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Tenoch Huerta as Namor
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David Harbour as Red Guardian
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Winston Duke as M'Baku
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Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost
With an already impressive lineup, the film promises to deliver a high-stakes battle that will shape the future of the MCU.
X-Men Join the Battle
For the first time in the main MCU timeline, key X-Men characters will be stepping into the Avengers storyline. Returning cast members include:
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Patrick Stewart as Professor X
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Ian McKellen as Magneto
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James Marsden as Cyclops
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Alan Cumming as Nightcrawler
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Rebecca Romijn as Mystique
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Kelsey Grammer as Beast
This addition signals a major crossover event that fans have been eagerly awaiting since Disney acquired 20th Century Fox.
Fantastic Four’s Official MCU Debut
The Fantastic Four will finally make their grand entrance into the MCU, with the confirmed cast including:
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Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic
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Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman
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Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/Human Torch
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Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing
Their involvement suggests that the Marvel multiverse will be at the core of Avengers: Doomsday, further expanding the narrative scope of the franchise.
Robert Downey Jr. Returns—But Not as Iron Man
In one of the biggest surprises of the announcement, Robert Downey Jr. is returning to the MCU, but not as Tony Stark/Iron Man. Instead, he will portray the film’s main antagonist: Doctor Victor von Doom.
This unexpected casting twist shakes up fan expectations and sets the stage for an intense showdown between the Avengers and one of Marvel’s greatest villains.
Production & Release Details
Directed by Joe and Anthony Russo, who previously helmed Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame, the film is currently set to begin production next month. Given the scale of the cast and the characters involved, Avengers: Doomsday is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious projects in MCU history.
With such a legendary lineup, fans can expect an action-packed, multiversal spectacle that will redefine the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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