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

Hot on the heels of announcing a further 26 cast members for the highly anticipated Avengers: Doomsday, Marvel and Robert Downey Jr. have hinted that more surprises are on the way.

Yesterday, Marvel unveiled the cast of Avengers: Doomsday through an extensive livestream, confirming a slew of actors joining Robert Downey Jr. in the superhero epic, and marking the start of production. Among the notable additions, Channing Tatum is set to reprise his role as the beloved X-Men character, Gambit. You can explore the full cast list for Avengers: Doomsday here.

However, several key MCU figures are noticeably absent from the lineup. Tom Holland's Spider-Man, for instance, is missing, as is Chris Evans, who had been rumored to appear in either *Avengers: Doomsday* or *Secret Wars*. Evans later refuted these rumors. Other absent heroes include the Hulk, Hawkeye, Nick Fury, and Rhodey. On the X-Men front, Deadpool, Wolverine, Storm, and Jean Grey are also missing from the list.

Fans were quick to voice their disappointment over the absence of these beloved characters, but there might still be hope. In an Instagram post following the announcement, Robert Downey Jr., who will portray Doctor Doom after his iconic run as Iron Man, teased that more announcements are forthcoming.

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12 Images“That’s what u call a deep bench of talent,” RDJ remarked. “Actually it’s more like a row, but an extra long one… That must be it.. right?”

Marvel responded in the comments, teasing that "there's always room for more." The Russo Brothers, directors of the film, added: "It’s time…"

It's evident that Marvel has more cast announcements in store for Avengers: Doomsday. Who else might join the fray? Share your thoughts in the comments.

Earlier this month, the Russo brothers described Avengers 5 and Avengers 6 as a “new beginning” that will set the stage for Phase 7 of the MCU.

“The only thing I’ll say about the movie is this: we love villains who think they’re the heroes of their own stories,” Joe Russo stated. “That’s when they become three-dimensional and they become more interesting. When you have an actor like Robert Downey, you have to create a three-dimensional, well-shaped character for the audience. That’s where a lot of our focus is going.”

Avengers: Doomsday is slated to hit theaters on May 1, 2026, with Secret Wars following a year later on May 27, 2027. Before these releases, Thunderbolts will premiere in May 2025, the TV series Ironheart is set for June, and Phase 6 will kick off with The Fantastic Four: First Steps in July.

In October, Marvel Studios added three untitled movie projects to its 2028 release schedule: February 18, 2028; May 5, 2028; and November 10, 2028. Speculation suggests that one of these could be an X-Men film.